6225 San Bonita Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63105

By Barbara J. Cain 630-484-8982 6225 San Bonita is a fully upgraded 3,150 square foot three-story all brick, slate-roofed home in turn-key condition for a new owner (size as confirmed by a licensed appraiser in April, 2021). Everything needed for modern living is available in this 102 year old historic home. 820 additional square feet of air conditioned and heated space in the full-bath-equipped walk-out basement can be used for a workout area or a workshop. As a part of the Hi-Pointe DeMun National Historical area, it is in one St. Louis' finest neighborhoods. Its original custom mill work, and a leaded French door and bookcase portray its old world craftsmanship and demonstrate why it was worthy to have been built on the grounds of the St Louis Worlds Fair. The house is located on a closed-end street which limits traffic and parking congestion. The Hi-Pointe DeMun District was developed by French fur trader Jules DeMun and his wife Isabelle Gratiot DeMun, the great granddaughter of Pierre LaClede founder of St. Louis. It was designed by renowned American landscape architect and urban planner Henry Wright. This house was built in 1919. The neighborhood has maintained a high level of historic integrity. It has open space and parks, subsidized by the residents. Architectural standards are in place and enforced. The home has capacity to provide to its owners multiple offices, and a large sunny children's' play room/work area on the second floor in addition to 5 bedrooms and a sunny Four Seasons Room off the living room with French doors opening to the large back yard. The house sits on an elevated 1 ½ size 10,200 square foot lot (As surveyed by a licensed surveyor in 2016) with mature trees and box woods landscaping the property. An herb garden is found close to the kitchen in the backyard. The house has excellent curb appeal with a landscaped front yard and a new city-installed textured sidewalk the length of the property. Everything in the house has been redone, to include floors, ceilings, plaster walls, and staircases leading up to the third floor suite. Many appliances are new, including the dishwasher, refrigerator and large-capacity 50 gallon water heater. There is a two-system air conditioning system, with one of those being brand new and the other one five years old. The house is newly painted as is the basement and garage. Such things as the electrical breaker box, air conditioners, lighting fixtures and Garage roof are new. It has a large stone-insulated chamber in the basement which, with the proper refrigeration equipment would be an excellent wine cellar for a new owner. The house is across the street from Forest Park, with its many attractions such as golf, tennis, jogging, biking and walking. It is close to St. Mary's hospital and across the Park from the Barnes Jewish medical complex. Washington University is less than a half mile from the house, and Concordia Seminary is two blocks away. One can walk to the Zoo or Art Museum. A busy shopping area containing restaurants, ice cream parlors, coffee shops, a children's park and many small businesses is on DeMun Avenue one block West of the home. The neighborhood is socially active for people of all ages and there are summer socials. Such events as the Summer Social, the Annual Block Party, the Historical District Hot Dog Bash, the Candle Walk and Open House Parties happen year around. Easy Closing Process for the Buyer The house has successfully completed its required Occupancy Test. All furniture has been removed. It is therefore available for move-in immediately. Since all of the systems are new or renewed, nothing should come up in inspection to extend closing. Our attorney will work with the title company and with the buyer as necessary to ensure all documentation is in their hands on closing day. This will be an easy process for the buyer. BARBARA J. CAIN 630-484-8982