PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

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   Price: $184,900

   Beds: 2

   Baths: 1.5

 

This stately, head turning, two story Italianate brick home dating to the 1880’s in desirable Old Louisville has been a labor of love for the current homeowners. Upon entering this one of a kind home you will notice the feeling of grandeur with the exquisite staircase and banister, the 11-foot ceilings and crown moldings through out the first level. When you ascend the staircase to the upper floor you will find the same attention to detail, 9 ½ foot ceilings, crown molding and the perfect claw foot tub in the full bath to relax in at the end of the day. With the zero lot line you will enjoy that easy convenient downtown living experience without all the yard upkeep. You can enjoy evening entertaining in the private courtyard, or go for a walk and enjoy Louisville’s oldest and most intact historic district. This home has been recognized by the Louisville/Jefferson County Landmarks Commission as having met the highest standards of historic preservation. The standards are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards of Rehabilitation. Careful restoration and updates abound and all have been done by professional contractors that specialize in historic homes in Old Louisville. Some of the highlights include exterior brick and trim paint, custom windowsill repairs (with 200 year old wood stock to ensure a proper match), glazing of all windows, and new custom storm windows. Custom carpentry work has been done to include box gutters and cornice repairs. New solid iron fencing custom crafted by Pohl Iron Works, professional landscaping and landscape lighting, multiple electrical upgrades including period-appropriate fixtures and don’t miss the painted hardwood floors. The full footprint cellar has lots of room for storage and 8 foot ceilings. This home has Dual HVAC systems, which are cleaned and serviced bi-annually by Prudential Heating and Air. A new water heater and a home security system were installed in 2014. The homeowners are offering a 1 year 2-10 Home warr