Quiet Charm in the City

Amenities: Fireplace; Central Air Conditioning; Large mudroom with tiled floor; Solid oak floors, including brand-new bamboo floor in kitchen; Dual-fuel Bosch stove; Above-ground basement apartment with kitchen and separate entrance; Mature trees in an established, charming city neighborhood This home has been lived in and enjoyed by the same family for whom it was built 50 years ago. The main floor features a large living room/dining room with fireplace, a newly renovated kitchen, a full bath, and a large bedroom with lots of closet space. There is also a wood-paneled den, which could easily serve as a second main-floor bedroom. The second floor includes two large bedrooms and full bath. The above-ground basement accommodates a spacious laundry area with abundant storage, as well as a living area that could be used as a family room, office, or play room. The walk-out apartment (which can be accessed both through an interior and an exterior door) includes two bedrooms (or bedroom and living area) and a full kitchen and bath. This lovely home offers a solution to those searching for the charm and solid construction of an older home with the storage and flexibility of space usually only offered in newer houses. It is situated in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Charlottesville, featuring large, mature trees and a neighborhood elementary school, which routinely boasts of the highest test scores in the City. All of this is found within minutes of the University of Virginia, Downtown Charlottesville, and the Route 29 business corridor. School District: Greenbrier Elementary, Walker Upper Elementary, Buford Middle School, Charlottesville High School.  See more pictures at

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