930 W Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI

About 930 W Kalamazoo Avenue

Don't be fooled by the exterior painting renovation taking place right now! Painting of the house exterior started this summer and then stopped due to problems with the painter. It will be completed at seller's expense (buyer may choose their own house colors if preferred!) or buyers may opt to receive a $22,000 painting rebate at the time of sale if you prefer to complete the exterior painting on your own. Inside, this stunning historic home has been beautifully updated to recapture its original elegance while adding modern conveniences. Featuring period woodwork, hardwood floors, high ceilings, exquisite chandeliers and pocket doors, the home has been impeccably preserved by the current owner. . It features light-filled rooms with numerous windows, most of which have been restored with energy-efficient replacements The open floor plan makes this an ideal home for entertaining. The cozy parlor with elegant silk wallcovering has a fireplace surround that was featured in "Victorian Homes" magazine. The cheerful eat-in kitchen and designer bathrooms all have top-of-the line plumbing fixtures (Blanco, Kohler, Brizo) with upgraded electrical throughout and modern recessed lighting that creates a serene ambiance. The grand staircase leads you past a magnificent stained-glass window to a huge full bath and three nicely sized bedrooms. There is a large upstairs family room and the master bedroom suite provides an Asian sanctuary with a wall of solid cherry shoji doors, an antique Chinese vanity, stunning Kohler designer sink, and a slate floor with lighted a onyx inlay. Outdoors, the back yard is a Zen oasis with bamboo deck walls, lighted Asian lantern sculpture, and brick patio. It's an ideal spot to entertain friends or peacefully unwind. The basement has a huge carpeted laundry area with a sink/vanity, shower, toilet, an exercise room, and lots of storage space. The spacious, well-lit attic offers an opportunity to expand your living space with wiring already in place and plumbing set up so you can easily install a third-floor bathroom.

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