2314 1st Avenue NE

This Kirkwood home is a delightful blend of a charming craftsman style bungalow with a deep private backyard sanctuary, where both function and space complement each other. The home is also eligible for the sought after Drew Charter School system, which operates on a lottery system for entry. The quaint front porch greets you as you enter through the front door to the flowing open floor plan showcasing hardwood floors, which are throughout the home. The main living space oozes charm with built-in bookshelves for additional storage, and a handsome gas fireplace for those cozy cold evenings. New neutral paint is ready for your furnishings. The private primary bedroom is located off the hallway on the main floor. The bedroom has tray ceiling and an intimate place to relax. Off the primary bedroom is an ensuite primary bathroom with a separate soaking tub, nice sized shower, tiled flooring in shower and main areas along with double sinks and granite counters. Also located on the main level is a room to the left of the family room as you entered the home and was converted to a large bedroom, but could easily be used as a flex room, studio, office or bedroom and there is a full guest bathroom on this level. The efficient layout of the kitchen and dining room make it a perfect combination for entertaining and is perfect both functional and the central hub to the home. The owners updated the kitchen cabinet color to a trendy blue and added beautiful marble counter. The all-stainless-steel appliances do convey with the home including gas range and microwave, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher double sink which overlooks the expansive deck and back yard. Off the kitchen are stairs to the second level that boasts a large second guest bedroom and a smaller bedroom that would be perfect as an office or it can stay as a bedroom and rooms share a full bathroom with a tiled shower/tub combination. There is a door at the end of the hallway that leads to a private outdoor nook and a perfect place for an early morning coffee or late-night adult beverage that overlooks the private backyard and Hawk Hollow if you fancy bird watching. The laundry room and a hide-away bonus storage room complete the second level. The deck overlooks the garage and has a six-foot privacy wood fence, and a rare one-car detached garage. One of the great secrets of this home is its location next to Hawk Hallow a beautiful park that you can wonder through and meditate and be with nature. It’s a quiet hidden treasure of nature that’s on your doorstep to enjoy the birds singing and a special learning experience that the park offers. The home is conveniently situated just over half a mile away from the Oakhurst Market, restaurants and coffee shops and minutes away from both Eastlake coffee shops, restaurants and the vibrant trendy Kirkwood high street, restaurants, pubs and parks.