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Washington Ave. Estate

After 6 months of searching, I finally found the house I was looking for, a diamond in the rough!

I'm very excited about my house and eager to share all the details, so I've created this "virtual guided tour" until I can show off the estate to everyone in person.

On this home page, I'll describe what first attracted me to the house and what I love most about it. The first thing I noticed was the wide quiet street and the old growth trees.  Next, I saw how well the neighbors maintained their property.  My realtor refered to the homes in the neighborhood as being stately.  The house is within walking distance to one of the finest schools in the area but not too close for traffic to be a problem.  Also, it's within walking distance to the train station and shopping as well as where I work.  Technically, I could leave the car at home!
 
This would include features such as a fireplace surounded by lead glass bookcases, stained glass windows, and lots of woodwork. I'll also include a picture or two that shows off the house well.

Vital Statistics

Style of house: Dutch Colonial
Date built: Circa 1930
Number of rooms: 14
 
Front Room
Parlor
Eat-In Kitchen
Butler's Pantry
Dining Room
Music Room
Upper Foyer
Lower Foyer
Wine Cellar
Workshop
Utility Room
Master Bedroom
Bathroom
Guest Bedroom
Nursery
Loft

Size: 1900 sq ft
 
Lot Size:  As you can see from the photo on the right, the house is on a narrow lot, 37x125.  That means less yard to maintain. 
 
The house also has a one-carriage barn style garage.
Size: I haven't measured it yet.

History: The house was previously owned by Florence Fencsak.  I purchased it from her estate in "as-is" condition.  According to my home inspector, the house had not been maintained for the majority of it's life.

The house as it currently looks today.
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A lot more still needs to be done.

My house as it was when I bought it...
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Please be sure to get in touch and let me know what you think about the house!

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