A historic beauty in the heart of the sought-after Rockridge neighborhood, this Colonial Revival is a vintage charmer for modern living. The 2,092 square foot 3BD/2.5BA meticulously maintained home features another 1,052 square feet of basement living space awash in natural light. In the same family for generations, you feel the care and love the moment you open the door. Vintage charm abounds with push-button light switches, a built-in phone booth, sky-high ceilings, and gorgeous crown molding. Around every corner something wonderful awaits: beautiful hardwood floors and built-ins, beveled glass bay windows, custom light fixtures, central AC, a chef’s kitchen, an exquisitely renovated bathroom, tankless hot water, an outdoor lounging terrace, a lush green backyard with an 80-year old lemon tree and children’s playhouse, and off-street parking with a detached garage. Surrounded by brilliant greenery and a fragrant magnolia tree, a pathway leads to the covered front porch flanked by two lovely molded columns. The multi-paned front door opens to a welcoming foyer with a charming built-in vintage phone booth at the foot of the staircase that boasts a gorgeous banister. To the right is an expansive living room with beveled glass bay windows and a tile fireplace surrounded by custom built-in cabinets and paneled windows. From the living room, an exquisite formal dining room awaits with an extraordinary built-in hutch, huge windows, and more than enough room to invite everyone. French doors swing open to a delightful sunroom overlooking the backyard ‚Äî a prime spot for a desk or reading nook. The sun-filled chef’s kitchen is the destination for gourmet meals and family memories with a 6-burner Thermador range and Zephyr hood, Miele ovens, Jennair fridge, Bosch dishwasher, Marvel wine fridge, beautiful quartz counters, roomy cabinets, and deep drawers. The kitchen stretches open to a sunny breakfast area and huge glass double doors that lead to a lounging deck amid the scent of lemon blossoms and jasmine. Heading up the impressive staircase, the primary suite is a light-filled oasis with sweeping casement windows on 3 sides, a walk-in closet with lovely built-ins and a pull down staircase to a spacious attic. The charming bathroom has a luxurious walk-in shower, pedestal sink, and linen closet. The second and third bedrooms are bright and airy with windows on two sides, roomy closets, and a quaint shared bathroom with vintage tile, wainscoting, a fabulous tub with a stall-shower next to it, laundry shoot and pedestal sink. On the stairs to the basement, the convenient powder room has vintage tile and a privacy glass window. The finished basement is a light-filled haven that’s perfect for a family media and game room to share fun times together. On the same level, there’s a laundry room with deep utility sinks and plenty of light, as well as additional unfinished space that could be used for storage or reimagined into something new. Glorious weekends are on the horizon in the quaint backyard, lush with greenery, colorful bushes, rosemary, flowering trees and a beloved 80-year-old lemon tree. Underneath the deck, a magical playhouse is a secret garden for children and the young at heart. The convenience of off-street parking with a detached garage is a daily delight. Steeped in history with abundant beauty, this property is poised to be home to an inspiring future. Highlights at a glance
- Beautifully renovated 2,092 sq ft (appraisal) + 1,052 finished basement in the heart of Rockridge
- Historic Colonial Revival built in 1917 and in the same family for over 100 years
- Exquisitely preserved 1900s elements combine brilliantly with the home’s modern conveniences
- Lovely backyard with greenery, colorful bushes, rosemary, and flowering trees
- Ground level features a lovely foyer, light-filled living room with fireplace, formal dining room with built-ins, a sunroom, modern chef’s kitchen, and a breakfast area
- Beautifully appointed chef’s kitchen with 6-burner Thermador range and Zephyr hood, Miele ovens, Jennair fridge, Bosch dishwasher, Marvel wine fridge, quartz counters, and plenty of storage
- Outdoor lounging deck with French doors from the kitchen
- Primary suite includes beautiful modern bath with walk-in shower and spacious walk-in closet with built-ins
- The second floor’s other bedrooms each are spacious and filled with light
- Walk-out basement level with plenty of space and natural light for family media and game room, as well as laundry and storage space
- Beautiful hardwood floors and high ceilings
- Gorgeous vintage details throughout including push-button light switches, a built-in phone booth, and gorgeous crown molding.
- Central AC
- Tankless hot water
- Updated electric
- Built in 1917
