Historic Avenel - Gorgeous Victorian Home built in 1904

REDUCED $65,000!  This grand Victorian home is located on Bedford's most historic street.  A stately home with new slate roof and beautiful columns on both the front & side porches.

Grand columned front porch leads to beautiful entryway with over 100 year old woodwork  surrounding side lights & half moon glass above front door.  The first floor offers a welcoming freshly painted 30' long entry foyer w/10" crown molding and 7" baseboard, and gorgeous crystal tiered chandelier.  Original Pocket Doors doors leading to Living Room  (size: 16'10" x 14') w/FP & original mantle, french doors with overhead dormer in Living Room lead to 9' side porch.  Office/Study (size: 14' 6" x 13') or Family Room w/FP & mirrored original mantle, Original Pocket Doors lead to Large formal Dining Room (size: 17' x 14')w/3 bay windows and beautiful crystal and black wrought iron chandelier w/dimmer. Remodeled gourmet kitchen (size: 16'7" x 13'6") w/quartz countertops, new maple cabinets, new maple drawers w/upgraded "soft shut" feature, new (2006) stainless steel appliances (in wall convection oven) & center island featuring smooth cooktop stove and 2nd kitchen sink w/"in-sink erator" dispensing instant near boiling hot (190 degF) water dispenser, great for hot tea, cocoa, coffee, etc. Convenient 1/2 bath off kitchen. Second floor: Large Master Bedroom (size: 14'7" x 13'9") & large walk-in closet/dressing room (size: 12'6"  x 10')  w/organizers & drawers, Second floor landing sitting area (size: 17'4" x 7'7").  Three Full bathrooms, one w/original claw foot tub, 2 other freshly painted bedrooms both offer FP's w/original mantles & ceramic tile. These 2 BR's are joined by a 3rd full bathroom with a beautiful new designer tiled shower (2007) and new glass enclosure to show it off! Great relaxing sunroom (size: 18'10" x 7'6") w/new carpet,fresh paint & crank out windows. Finished attic  offers large 4th BR or workout room, new carpet, 1/2 bath, tons of storage closets and seperate laundry room. Covered rear porch leads to large entertaining deck (extends the entire length of the home & past) w/metal gazebo w/screened sides (new in 2006) & new 6' privacy fence w/2 gated entrances (fence added in 2006). 

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Recap: The home has a beautiful new slate roof - never needs replacing, 3 large BR's on the 2nd floor, the finished attic offers a 4th BR w/half bath. There are a total of three Full Baths and 2 half baths. New "Hunter" brand ceiling fans in LR,Office,MBR,sunroom (living room & MBR ceiling fan & light w/remote control & dimmer). Hunter Douglas window blinds in all BR's can be lowered from top or raised at bottom. Original 10" crown molding and 7" baseboard in entry foyer, LR, DR, study/office.  Home has upgraded electrical, Original hardwood floors throughout 1st floor, original hardwood in all bedrooms, new carpet in sunroom, new carpet in dressing room/walk-in closet and finished attic. Brand new heat pump on 2nd floor (added in 2007).  Clean, dry cellar with vegetable cold room and utility sink.  Gourmet Kitchen remodeled in 2006 w/quartz countertops, center isle w/cooktop, Stainless Steel appliances new in 2006.  Many upgrades in light fixtures and faucets. New Decorators paint throughout interior and both porches, maintenance free neutral vinyl siding exterior, 10' ceilings, 4 Fireplaces. Enjoy walking to dining, shopping, & historic downtown Bedford. Close to hospital & doctors. Home is located on famous 3 mile "side-walk walking loop". Ten minutes to the beautiful Peaks of Otter, D-Day National Memorial and Blue Ridge Parkway and 30 minutes to gorgeous Smith Mountain Lake. Please email or call us to receive more pictures or additional information!  Too many amenities to mention!  A remarkable 103 year old home with all the modern amenities - must be seen to be appreciated.