We Found a Treat in Kessler Park, and Wait Till You See the Backyard!

We’ve got another sweet treat on offer in coveted Kessler Park, and judging by the turnout that listing agent Robert Kucharski of David Griffin & Co had at his first open house this past Sunday — it won’t last long! That’s why this beautiful 1950 Kessler Park home is this week’s Highlight Home of the Week sponsored by Senior Loan Officer Lisa Peters of First Horizon.

First, check out that set-back! This lovely home sits on a generous 0.33 acre lot with lots of room in front and in back— wait till you see the back! But let’s take a moment to appreciate the driveway. Too few homes have driveways these days, and this home has an abundance of parking. There’s also a two-car garage and a two-car carport in back. Kucharski says the current owner is a BMW enthusiast and he used the extra space for his cars.

Step Back in Time … A Touch

While we’re admiring the front of the home, let’s look a little closer so we can see that super special front balcony. One of the extra large bedrooms upstairs opens to this lovely porch, and can’t you just imagine sipping a glass of iced tea with a good book, waving to neighbors as they pass by? The bricks were also recently painted all white: the house used to have red trim.

The home retains a nice balance of original features and modern updates. In the cozy, yet spacious living room, you find solid oak floors, original mouldings, and a large wood-burning fireplace, as well as contemporary recessed lighting. The large windows continue around the room for a ton of natural light, and this room opens to the library and the dining room.

Speaking of original moulding, how about that ceiling medallion over the chandelier? They don’t make ’em like that anymore. This is a fantastic room for entertaining, with a great view of the large deck in the backyard, (which of course, you are now dying to see) and large enough for a big table.

A Good Feeling

This is such a fun kitchen and breakfast nook. “One of the things that stands out about this house for everyone who’s seen it is that the house really captures the light,” said Kuchurski “It’s just filled with light. It gives the house a really good feeling.”

Nowhere is that more evident than in the kitchen and breakfast area with its many windows and deck views. The kitchen has been recently painted and has granite countertops with tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.

Flexible Sleeping

Remember that large bedroom I mentioned? They’re all large. The home offers a primary bedroom downstairs and two additional bedrooms upstairs, but with bedrooms this size, you could really take your pick. I might, for example, choose the upstairs bedroom that accesses that balcony and redo a bath for the primary and leave the downstairs bedroom for when my parents, who don’t enjoy stairs, come to visit.

Must-Haves

Can you really say you live in a 1950 vintage house if you don’t have a pink tile bathroom? I applaud the current owners for leaving this bathroom intact, and I hope the future owners do too.

Finally …

You waited for it, and you got it! The best backyard I’ve seen lately. You have a massive deck with a pergola, plus the entire poolside deck space, and a pretty huge yard for pets or kids to run around in. The pool has been recently retiled with a remodeled pool wall fountain and both heat and chill temperature functions. The garage, which you see on the right, is oversized, has been rewired, and includes a heated and cooled man-cave/auxiliary room.

What more could you want? How about a great price? This 2,791 square-foot Kessler Park home is on the market for $1.059 million. It’s been listed for about a week, so if you’re interested, you better act quickly!

David Griffin & Company’s Robert Kucharski has 931 Colorado Blvd. listed for $1.059 million.