Adorable Old Town house within easy walking distance of the square

October 15, 2008 at 1:47 pm , by Jenel Looney

Take a look at this adorable two-bedroom house in Old Town, right at the corner of Myrtle and 6th Streets, listed by RoseMary Seaback. You just can’t beat that location, only a few blocks from the square. You could get to Cianfrani’s every morning in about five minutes, and sit on one of the corner benches with your cup of coffee, watching the world bustle by.

Let me take you on a different sort of virtual tour… with words. When you enter the house, the first thing you notice are the delicious wood floors. According to the tax records, the house was built in 1930, but a plaque on the outside shows that it was actually built in 1919. The wood floors, the brick fireplace, and all the incredible trimwork make you feel like you’ve stepped into the past, but with the added comfort of central heat and air. With double French doors separating the den from the formal dining room, both feel spacious and welcoming. The French doors look original, or at least from the same era, with glass that doesn’t have the impersonal perfection of the modern era. The windows in the living room look original, too, but someone added double-pane windows to the outside of those, keeping the historic accuracy while adding energy efficiency. The best of both worlds.

In the den, you’ll find lovely built-in cabinets surrounding the fireplace. From there, you walk into the formal dining room. The house seems to have been painted with designer colors. Whoever decorated this house has an excellent eye; you feel like you’re stepping into a Restoration Hardware catalog. To your left is a hallway that leads to the two bedrooms and the bath. The bedrooms are filled with light.

The kitchen is fairly small, but with built-in cabinets that extend to the ceiling, you’ll have lots of storage space. The slate backsplash begs for the touch. This house has an unexpected bonus for a small house of this era - an indoor laundry room! From the kitchen, you step directly out into the easy-care back yard. The landscaping in the front yard is filled with curb appeal, and what you see is what you mow. This house is made for someone who wants the curb appeal without all the maintenance chores.

Call RoseMary Seaback at 512-422-3800 or email her at rosemary@moreland.com if you’re interested in seeing this property. You won’t regret it - it’s a beauty!

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