Built circa 1899, this home, described in the listing as “pairing old-world charm with modern updates,” lives up to those promises.
The south-facing living areas of the home were beautifully sun-dappled during the fall day that Cool Spaces visited the property.
The original soft pine floors looked lustrous in the sunlight, while the exposed brick walls, found on all three floors, pair with the home’s brick exterior, and provide a reminder of the historical nature of the property.
A third floor brick wall includes a gas lamp fixture pipe, which speaks to the time in which the home was built. The brick wall on the second floor is painted white, brightening up the room.
The 1,630-square foot home has high ceilings, transom windows, a door in the kitchen to the private fenced-in back patio, and a door in the second floor full bath to the balcony. Of note are a cute pair of peek-a-boo windows — one in the kitchen and another in the third floor landing — that allow one to view the outside and let light in through the one-quarter-size windows.
The living and dining rooms are connected by a roomy opening that almost qualifies the two rooms as an open concept. The dining room, in turn, opens to the kitchen. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances and newer cabinetry…