2249 Grande Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

** Sale Pending 2/11/22 Taking back up offers**Classic elegance, combined with maticulous care, makes this all-brick beauty a very rare find! UPDATED throughout including all new windows, electrical, plumbing, heating/cooling, kitchen, baths, tuckpointing, driveway, floors, and the list goes on and on!!! Temporary roof is on after derecho. Custom, handmade tile roof to be installed by Percision Construction with 75 year guarantee, asphalt shingle roof is only temporary for this Winter. Impressive 2 story center-hall welcomes you with a stately staircase, lovely living room, 9 ceilings, original moldings, beautiful sconces and mantal/fireplace, custom paint finishes and marble covered radiators. Den/1st floor family rm with custom built-ins and door to patio, pergola and very private backyard. Additional features include updated kitchen with breakfast bar and charming breakfast room including an original built-in china hutch with lead-glass windows....AMAZING! On the landing you will find an efficient office with custom built-ins and 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor includes a finished playroom or 5th bedroom plus 3 Cedar lined closets. The lower level rec room is truly unique with 4 walls of original murals painted Edward Bruns, who is said to have studied under Grant Wood. This whimsical room also includes a bar, gas fireplace and theater set-up. Lower level also includes a gym and 2nd private office! NOW to the GARAGE...WOW, this all-brick garage with volumn ceiling, heat, 220, adjustable basketball hoop, RIBTRAX flooring, pull down staircase to attic storage and room for 5+ cars and toys! The all- brick playhouse might be the most adorable feature with the built-in bunkbeds, table, benches and knotty Pine walls and beamed ceiling. This home is a treasure!