308 Irwin Ct, Shenandoah, IA 51601

This historic Shenandoah home sits across from a city park named after the family doctor that lived in the home and practiced medicine locally for many years. The home has seen many updates over the years, but maintains much original woodwork, a beautiful open staircase, some leaded windows, and the grace and charm of the 1900’s. Main two levels of the house include kitchen, dining room, family room, den, living area and half bath on the lower floor. Living room has build in book shelves and a fireplace. . The dining area has built-in cupboards and the family room contains built-in drawers and shelves with doors. Almost all of the main floor has original woodwork and about half has wood floors. The kitchen has new countertops and a newer wood floor. Washer and dryer in the back entry way that leads to the deck from patio sliding doors. There are two staircases that lead to the 2nd floor where there is a full bath a 3/4 bath and 5 bedrooms, however, current owners utilize as 3 bedrooms, an exercise room, and a utility room with office. Sitting areas at both ends of the 2nd floor hallway. There is a stairway from the 2nd main floor that leads to the top floor, as well as an outside stairway that leads directly to the top floor. Current owners rent the upstairs as an overnight stay or as short term rental. Top floor has a bedroom, bath with shower, partial kitchen, living area and a smaller room that could be a small bedroom or office or storage. Basement apartment has a living area/kitchen area/bath with shower, bedroom and closets. Basement has a boiler; (house has hot water heat); two water heaters, deep freeze, storage room, washer and dryer for renters and shelves for storage and a pool table. There are 2 stairways – one to the main part of the house and one to the outside. The house has a small porch on the front, long porch along the west side of the house with a hanging swing. On the east side of the house is a new very large deck. Currently owners have a wooden gazebo with hot tub and a metal framed gazebo with fabric top and side screens. (Wooden gazebo may or may not stay with a sale of the house - negotiable). The south side of the house has an 18 foot above ground pool surrounded by decking on 2 sides. There is fencing around the pool for security and lattice on the south side for privacy. There is a 2 car garage attached to a large shop area which is insulated, heated and cooled and has new epoxy floor, a very short distance to the east side of the house. Beside the beautiful new landscaping all along the front of the house there is a small fish pond on the east side of the house below the wooden deck. There is also an arbor in the front of the house and an arbor on the back sidewalk pathway; both lighted. The rental areas of this home make it very affordable and yet it is quite quiet and peaceful in a lovely neighborhood and right in the middle of Shenandoah. It is a walking distance to downtown and most churches and to the football field and track. Besides the option of renting, this home would make a great bed and breakfast or just a great home with lots of room for college aged kids; in-laws or guests. Seller intends for furniture in the rental areas of the home to remain unless not wanted. Much of the other furniture is negotiable as to stay with house, or not, depending on price. Furniture may be individually for sale to buyer or public if not sold with house. This home is not for everyone but for the right family, it is awesome!