Welcome to this delightful Circa 1892, 2½ story fully restored and renovated Victorian home in the heart of Old Louisville. Exceptional renovations have been completed to ensure all its historic character was retained while adding all of today's modern amenities. Walk up the replaced aggregate front sidewalk and stairs flanked by wrought iron railings to the arched opening of the front vestibule with custom tile flooring, refurbished double doors with glass insets and leaded glass transom. The entry foyer has a gorgeous corner fireplace with original tile surround and a crystal chandelier suspended from a medallion. You're going to love the beautiful staircase with original stained-glass window, natural wood treads & balustrade with white painted risers and spindles. There is a vintage bronze light fixture sitting atop the newel post adding elegance. Under the front staircase are built-in cubbies to display your family heirlooms and a pull up window seat with storage along with a perfect area for a planning desk/home office. The foyer, formal parlor and dining room are all adorned with refinished tiger oak flooring with intricate inlays. The living room has a pellet burning insert in the original fireplace, another crystal chandelier w/medallion along with a lovely arched stained-glass transom above the large picture window. There are pocket doors between both the foyer & living room and the living room & dining room. The dining room has an exposed brick accent wall, original fireplace with new tile surround, recessed lighting and another chandelier. Most all the homes chandeliers hang from custom medallions. The rear staircase is still intact and there is a guest powder room in the rear hallway with a vintage styled pedestal sink. At the rear of the home, you will find the chef's dream kitchen with custom maple cabinetry, granite counter tops, a hammered copper sink, pressed cooper backsplash & a pot filler above the gas range. You will love the oversized walk-in pantry by "Closets by Design" for all your kitchen storage needs. Step out the rear door into the climate-controlled porch with beaded board ceiling, dual iron chandeliers, stacking washer and dryer, laundry sink. A custom pull up folding door opens to enter the basement where there is a built-in workbench with even more room for storage. From the enclosed porch there is a doorway leading to the rear yard. On the 2nd floor there are refinished pine floors where you will find 3 generous bedrooms (1 with beaded board ceiling) and a renovated full bathroom with dual pedestal sinks, a claw foot tub, a gorgeous new walk-in shower with custom tile set in brick diagonal pattern. Up to the 3rd floor suite with original refinished yellow heart of pine flooring, vaulted & angular ceilings, exposed beams, a sitting area, a bedroom with shuttered arched window, a custom room divider made of vintage solid wood doors and a charming full bath with claw foot tub w/shower surround in black & white ceramic. The rear yard offers a large Koi Pond, a large storage shed, a patio, newer privacy fencing and concrete parking pad for 3+ cars. Dual Zoned HVAC's service the 1st & 2nd floor and mini splits take care of the 3rd floor & rear enclosed porch for year-round comfort on all levels. Replacement Thermopane Windows throughout. Take it from an Old Louisville enthusiast of 35 years, this home has had remarkable & thoughtful restorations and updates from inside out and shows extreme pride in ownership.
