This outstanding home is just another jewel in the crown of this amazing Normal Park neighborhood. The current owner's accented the character with some period touches including a salvaged vintage front entry door knob and restoring the original period exhaust fan in the kitchen. A custom rebuilt staircase in 2017, hardwood floors throughout and an upgraded wood burning living room fireplace with a stainless steel liner add to the care and character. More modern updates include new roof in 2023, new furnace in 2021, new hot water heater in 2018 and a new full basement bath An extra deep back yard features blooms from March to October and low maintenance perennials including fruits, herbs: rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, fennel, oregano and thyme. Great neighbors, many long time time home owners, host an annual holiday block party. The best location, walk to Eastern Michigan University, nationally acclaimed WIHI and WIMA high school and middle school, Recreation Park and pool. 5 minutes to St. Joseph's Hospital, expressways, Depot Town shopping, dining and entertainment. Some perspective from the sellers on what they love about the home; "Springtime is magical in this house. Starting in early April, the flowers grow a little every day. The hellebores, tulips, and daffodils peek out through the snow, and crocuses dot the lawn. A row of daffodils line the back fence, visible from the dining room window, providing cheer on chilly spring days. The garden really takes off in May, where the focal point is the hot pink roses visible through the dining room windows. With summer now in full swing, the pond brings birds into the yard and a solar-powered bubbler creates a soothing atmosphere. The vegetable garden provides perennial rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, and herbs, and we often planted tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, zucchini, beans, peas, and other annual fruits and vegetables. Nothing made us more proud than eating food we grew in our own yard! The fenced yard provided space for our dogs to play, and we enjoyed many tranquil days and evenings on our patio set on the concrete slab next to the garage. Evening sunsets cast long, beautiful shadows across the yard, and the tree branches perfectly frame the view from the dining room window. Having a yard this large and this secluded was a luxury in Normal Park! In autumn we loved seeing the Eastern Michigan University marching band come through the neighborhood, and Halloween brought numerous trick-or-treaters to the house. The red leaves of the Japanese Maple tree in the front yard stand out in stark contrast to the first snowfall of the year, and the house looks like a vintage Christmas card throughout the winter months. We enjoyed many cozy evenings with fires in the fireplace and hung our stockings with care on the mantle every year. The neighbors created a welcoming and safe environment, and we enjoyed walking our dogs throughout the neighborhood's sidewalks daily. This house was a home, and we hope the next residents love it as much as we did." time home owners, host an annual holiday block party. The best location, walk to Eastern Michigan University, nationally acclaimed WIHI and WIMA high school and middle school, Recreation Park and pool. 5 minutes to St. Joseph's Hospital, expressways, Depot Town shopping, dining and entertainment. Some perspective from the sellers on what they love about the home; "Springtime is magical in this house. Starting in early April, the flowers grow a little every day. The hellebores, tulips, and daffodils peek out through the snow, and crocuses dot the lawn. A row of daffodils line the back fence, visible from the dining room window, providing cheer on chilly spring days. The garden really takes off in May, where the focal point is the hot pink roses visible through the dining room windows. With summer now in full swing, the pond brings birds into the yard and a solar-powered bubbler creates a soothing atmosphere. The vegetable garden provides perennial rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, and herbs, and we often planted tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, zucchini, beans, peas, and other annual fruits and vegetables. Nothing made us more proud than eating food we grew in our own yard! The fenced yard provided space for our dogs to play, and we enjoyed many tranquil days and evenings on our patio set on the concrete slab next to the garage. Evening sunsets cast long, beautiful shadows across the yard, and the tree branches perfectly frame the view from the dining room window. Having a yard this large and this secluded was a luxury in Normal Park! In autumn we loved seeing the Eastern Michigan University marching band come through the neighborhood, and Halloween brought numerous trick-or-treaters to the house. The red leaves of the Japanese Maple tree in the front yard stand out in stark contrast to the first snowfall of the year, and the house looks like a vintage Christmas card throughout the winter months. We enjoyed many cozy evenings with fires in the fireplace and hung our stockings with care on the mantle every year. The neighbors created a welcoming and safe environment, and we enjoyed walking our dogs throughout the neighborhood's sidewalks daily. This house was a home, and we hope the next residents love it as much as we did."
