Iconic South of Grand brick beauty! Enjoy the French country in the heart of Des Moines in this historic, one-of-a-kind home! Fully remodeled in 2015, updates include a chefs style kitchen, new slate roof, updated master bath, new electrical, refinished hardwood flooring and many other updates! House History: Designed, built and lived-in by John Normile, famous Des Moines architect and long-time Better Homes and Gardens Architectural Editor. Exterior Features: Unique French country style architecture All brick exterior New authentic slate roof from Vermont Slate Company Large, flat corner lot Attached, over-sized 2 car garage 2 patios (643 sqft) 2 balconies off of upstairs bedrooms Proper French style garden in backyard Large, flat driveway Interior Features: Completely remodeled chef’s style kitchen Completely remodeled master bathroom 2 wood-burning fireplaces Sunroom with skylights 2 large living spaces on main floor Hardwood floors throughout Lots of sunlight - many windows Open concept Dressing room in master bedroom Beautiful trim work throughout Large, dry basement Neighborhood Features: In the heart of the highly-desired South of Grand / Greenwood neighborhood Friendly neighbors with tons of kids nearby Walking distance to Greenwood Elementary Very near Bergman Academy, St. Augustin’s Catholic, Downtown School, Central Campus, Callanan Middle School and Roosevelt High School Walking/biking distance to many shops and restaurants on the Grand/Ingersoll corridor Sidewalks! Easy access to Water Works Park and bike trails Exterior Updates (2015): New Slate Roof (100 year roof) New gutters New landscaping Driveway addition Original front walkway repaired New granite steps off back veranda New sliding door to patio New front storm door New light fixtures New garage door opener Interior Updates (2015): New electrical -Rewired entire house (from original knob & tube electrical) -Added can lighting to kitchen, dining room, living room, den, upstairs hallway Completely remodeled kitchen -Custom cabinets -Carrera marble countertops -Farmhouse sink -High-end appliances – including a WOLF 4 burner gas range w/ large griddle -Large pantry with sliding shelves -New hardwood flooring Completely remodeled master bathroom -All new bath fixtures -Custom-tile shower with floating glass door and marble accents -New closet with 6 storage shelves Refinished and stained all hardwood floors New air conditioning unit New carpet in family room New paint throughout Refurbished original light fixtures and added new light fixtures Removed wall between dining room and kitchen for open concept layout New window treatments **10 YEAR TAX ABATEMENT ON IMPROVEMENTS** Worth an estimated $20,000 over 10 years Thus, the property taxes will go down for 2017, while SIGNIFICANT tax increases are happening across Des Moines this year. 2016 Taxes: $11,332 2017 Taxes: $11,278 Happy to work with agents and provide commission should your client purchase the home.
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