1713 E 13th St

Description

Unbelievable Highland Park Masterpiece of Four Square Architecture this Home is a turn of the century palatial mansion; and Circa 1900 was likely a plantation house... when most of Highland Park was farmland. Today, as then, this showplace is one of the grandest of the city with it's Historical Detail. **** Offered for $329,900 with the Double Lot or $299,900 with the single lot. **** Families are loving the convenience of this neighborhood with almost immediate access to all their needs. The inviting Front Porch with the beautiful brick and high ceilings is where you will want to stay, and is perfect for neighborhood gatherings that are a favorite pastime of Highland Park residents... but you must...step through the Original Front Double Door into the wonderful and large Sunny foyer and see the Grand Staircase... the charm of this home is immediately felt... Completely Renovated in 2006 including all new wiring, plumbing, and an architectural shingle roof, this home has been maintained and it shows. Intricate NEVER PAINTED quartersawn oak lacquered mouldings; including a 10' pocket Doors, and Beautiful Mantles and Fireplaces (Gas Logs in the Living Room are ready for the Fall) are just the beginning. Step into the Living Room, from the 1'" Oak Floors to the Crown mouldings high above, the rooms feel timeless... while they are very warm and comfortable. Massive 8' windows surround with hardwood floors forever... From here enter the large Dining Room (via the huge Pocket Door) with another fireplace... and onto the Heart of the Home, the Open Gourmet Kitchen featuring warm exposed brick and wide plank EuroStyle flooring. You will be pleased to find a happy modern and SunFilled kitchen with plenty of room to interact with friends while cooking, or just relaxing over a glass of wine. A large sunroom with a half bath and laundry room beside are behind the kitchen on your way to the back door. A wonderful flowing floorplan awaits you here. Up the stairway you will find a large open room at the top of the stairs which creates privacy for the four bedrooms. This is actually one of the more interesting rooms in the home with all the doors and staircase exemplifying amazing craftsmanship. The second story has 10' ceilings and wonderful views. One of the bedrooms is ideal for an office or nursery. BONUS: There is an unfinished 3rd floor with 800 sq. feet of space to be finished or use for IMMEDIATE STORAGE !!! Also, there is a Charming Carriage House and Carport behind the home, perfect for a Workshop, SheShed, or whatever. There is plenty of offstreet parking as well. Welcome Home and please call for more information or your private showing. Thanks for reading !