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By By Cindy Holbrook , Real Estate Plus Editor Updated 3:42 PM Friday, October 23, 2009

Contemporary in looks and feel, you’re going to fall in love with this house in the Ridgewood subdivision.

Relaxing on a hill at 1673 Walnut Terrace on an 83-foot-by-241-foot lot, this one and a half story has great colors, character and open spaces. Built in 1951, there is an abundance of storage space, a full basement, an enclosed porch with its own furnace, parquet and wood flooring, an updated kitchen and bathrooms, newer windows of all shapes and sizes and updated plumbing.

Made of vinyl and stone, this house has 2,198 square feet of living space and a listing price of $164,900.

Its entry opens into combination living room and dining room with an oak parquet floor. There are picture windows in both areas, along with smaller rectangular windows adding personality to the rooms. A brick gas fireplace can be found in the living room. Both areas have new-age colors.

An eat-in kitchen is to the left of the dining room. It has a wide island with green countertops, a double stainless-steel sink and additional cabinets. There are recessed lighting, a pantry, white wood cabinets, a range, a microwave, a dishwasher and a refrigerator in the kitchen, that is decorated with a European flair and has tangerine colors. There is a desk area in the kitchen, then a door to the oversized enclosed patio.

Perfect for entertaining guests, this room has a built-in grill, a skylight, ceiling fans, room for recreation and a door to the rear, fenced yard. The enclosed patio also has a door to the two-car attached garage and a staircase to the basement.

Off the kitchen is a full bathroom with a shower, a tub, ceramic tile and neutral tones. Beside it is a bedroom with a wood floor, two closets, two windows and earthtone colors. A second bedroom on this level has blue walls, a wood floor and a deep, single-door closet.

This home’s basement features all kinds of built-in storage space, the utilities, a hobby room, washer and dryer hookups, a laundry tub, additional cabinets and an office area or den.

Up stairs are two bedrooms with a full bathroom in between them. One bedroom has a dormer window, a walk-in closet, a second smaller closet and attic storage space. The bath has a pedestal sink and neutral tones. The second bedroom has space for an office or sitting area. It has a large closet and attic storage space.

This home has gas forced-air heat, central air conditioning, a gas water heater, city water and sewer.

Children of the area attend Springfield City schools.

1673 Walnut Terrace, Springfield

PRICE: $164,900

DIRECTIONS: Take Harding Road to Walnut Terrace. House is on the corner.

HIGHLIGHTS: There are 2,198 square feet of living space, a 2-car attached garage, parquet flooring, a gas fireplace, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. There is also a large basement, an enclosed porch used for entertainment, newer windows and .460 of an acre lot.

FOR MORE DETAILS:  Sue Smedley, Real Estate II  (937) 399-5155  (937) 390-3119

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