1201 Everett Ave

Description

In 1905, the horse Agile won the Kentucky Derby, trollies were whipping people through the city and to and from the suburbs of Cherokee Triangle, and thecelebrated Seelbach Hotel was established! Oh, and this gorgeous house was built! Sitting on a corner lot, this post-civil war era, pre-WWI era home was striking then and keeps getting better! As one can see from the marker on the front porch, the importance of this home, this neighborhood, is recorded with the National Register of Historic Places. Watch the world go by from the easy-living front porch with its park-like front yard and gardens surrounded by the original iron fence.The large foyer with its original hardwood flooring and windows mixed with the updated eclectic lighting marry both the old with the new beautifully and set the tone for the rest of the tour. An abundance of natural light fills the front living room which encompasses a fireplace with the original tile work and flows into the large dining room perfect for entertaining. Hardwood floors continue into the eat-in kitchen with updated cabinetry, appliances, and granite countertops. A large pantry can hold all the canned goods and small kitchen appliances one can imagine. Just outside the kitchen entry is the deck perfect for grilling out and relaxing on a lovely evening. Guests will enjoy the delightful half bath on the main floor located next to the staircase leading to the second floor where the primary suite, two other spacious bedrooms, and laundry are located. The beautiful architectural details throughout the first floor are also carried throughout the second floor and create a backdrop of elegance for every room. Retreat to the primary suite with its spacious interior and en-suite with all of the most on trend features mixed with nods to the beginning of the 20th century. Don't miss the other fireplace in the bedroom located at the front of the house. Two more bedrooms are located on the third floor with windows overlooking the historic neighborhood, and there is a rare third-floor bathroom with more of the updated amenities from the 21st century. Convenient storage areas are located in the basement. On top of all that, let's not forget the location is just 2 miles from downtown Louisville, in walking and bike-riding distance from an incredible restaurant and entertainment scene, and has easy access to expressways. This home is truly a delight and is ready to show off so SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE TOUR TODAY!