661 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Beautiful 1883 Sherman Hill Victorian home! Walk downtown or to the market, enjoy the celebrated neighborhood with its friendly sidewalks, majestic ancient oak and sycamore trees, and colorful historic homes at every turn. Low-maintenance landscaping with stone paving, rolling ivy and Irish moss ground-cover, beds of hostas and lilies, massive shade trees, vegetable garden planters, coy pond, fruit trees, and spacious brick patio. Classic front porch has been restored and overlooks front lawn, new deck in rear provides space for seating and grilling out. Enormous gourmet kitchen with tin tile ceiling, stainless steel Viking Professional range and oven, top-of-the line stainless counter-depth refrigerator and dishwasher. Entertaining is a breeze with the beautiful formal dining room with chandelier and accent sconces. Two large adjoining living spaces flow between the kitchen and the foyer. 3/4 bathroom with walk-in shower on first level. Three bedrooms and master bathroom on second level. Original woodwork throughout, wood floors, wood trim, and ornately carved wood burning fireplace.12ft ceilings. Massive windows fill every room with daylight; 2 bay window areas. Many of the original gas fixtures are intact and have been converted to electricity. Original working gas light fixture in foyer. Two-car garage with loft space for storage and a large work area, built 2000. Be one of the few Sherman Hill neighbors with your own garage! Furnace new 2000, AC new 2004, second floor laundry. Neighborhood Description Historic Sherman Hill Neighborhood