Sun room opens from formal living room
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Located in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Springfield, this two-story home at 1903 Longview Drive was built in 1925. The property is listed by Coldwell Banker Heritage Roediger for $224,500.
This three-bedroom home offers a warm, traditional style. Special features include original gum wood trim, hardwood floors, a center hall and with an open staircase, arched doorways and a gas fireplace. There are also formal living and dining rooms, a sun room, a remodeled, eat-in kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, a walk-in closet and a partial, unfinished basement.
Attic space could be finished to provide additional living space.
The property offers three bedrooms, one full bathroom and one partial bathroom. The interior of the house offers approximately 2,120 square feet of living space. The house has a brick-and-vinyl exterior. In addition to to the partial, unfinished basement, there is a partial crawl space foundation.
Exterior features include a covered front entry, a covered back porch, a fenced backyard, landscaping, mature trees and a detached, two-car garage. The house sits on a large lot that measures 60 feet by 142 feet. The property has a gas, forced air heating system and a central cooling system.
Updates to the property include new wiring, copper plumbing, a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, newer appliances, and a new furnace that was installed in October of 2015.
The front door opens to the spacious center hall entry foyer, which features hardwood floors, carpeting and views of the formal living and dining rooms on either side. The open staircase makes an elegant focal point.
The formal living room is large and features oversized windows and plenty of space for entertaining. The gas fireplace is surrounded by an original mantel. French doors in the living room open to the sunroom.
The formal dining room is flooded with natural light thanks to several large windows. Other features of the dining room include hardwood floors and crown molding.
The remodeled kitchen boasts hardwood floors and a center island. There is plenty of wood cabinetry as well as counter space. The stainless-steel cooktop, dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave are included in the price of the home.
Children in the neighborhood attend school in the Springfield City school district.
Springfield
Price: $224,500
Directions: N. Fountain Blvd to Dover Road to Longview Dr.
Highlights: About 2,120 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, 1 partial bathroom, original Gum wood trim, center hall with open staircase, hardwood floors, many updates, detached, 2-car garage
For more details
Mike and Linda Knox
Coldwell Banker Heritage Roediger
(937) 605-8333
www.coldwellbankerishome.com
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