STEP INTO TIMELESS ELEGANCE WITH THIS BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED 2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY RANCHER THAT BLENDS OLD-WORLD CHARM AND MODERN CONVENIENCE. LOCATED JUST MINUTES FROM BOTH DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS AND OLD COLORADO CITY, THIS GEM OFFERS WALKABLE ACCESS TO LOCAL BREWERIES, SHOPS, AND RESTAURANTS, PLUS EASY CONNECTIVITY TO I-25 AND HWY 24.
ENJOY RELAXING MORNINGS ON THE COZY FRONT PORCH WITH BENCH SEATING AND TWO INCLUDED RAIN BARRELS FOR ECO-CONSCIOUS WATERING. INSIDE, THE HOME FEATURES ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW CORK FLOORING IN THE BEDROOMS, FRESH PAINT IN THE BEDROOMS AND SUNROOM, AND A SMART NEST THERMOSTAT FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT COMFORT. THE SPACIOUS SUNROOM--WITH NEW LIGHTING--IS PERFECT AS A HOME OFFICE, CRAFT ROOM, OR GUEST SPACE. YOU'LL LOVE THE BRIGHT, REFRESHED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, UPGRADED FIXTURES, A NEW REFRIGERATOR AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL, AND ALL INCLUDED APPLIANCES. ADDITIONAL UPGRADES INCLUDE A NEW FURNACE (2023) AND NEW LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BEDROOMS, LIVING, DINING, AND SUNROOM.
THE UNFINISHED BASEMENT OFFERS FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR A WORKSHOP, HOBBIES, OR STORAGE, WHILE THE PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED BACKYARD IS A GARDENER'S DREAM. ENJOY RAISED PLANTING BEDS, ESTABLISHED PERENNIALS, AND AN EDIBLE GARDEN WITH FRUIT TREES AND BERRIES, INCLUDING STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, CURRANTS, GOOSEBERRIES, AND FLOWERING ORNAMENTALS LIKE SAND CHERRY, QUINCE, HONEYSUCKLE, CINQUEFOIL, AND SAGE. THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM INCLUDES SPRAYS FOR TURF AND DRIP LINES FOR BEDS.
OUTDOOR LIVING INCLUDES A MATURE ELM CANOPY, WOOD PERGOLA, COVERED GAZEBO WITH PAVER PATIO, SITTING DECK, AND THE ORIGINAL CARRIAGE HOUSE REPURPOSED AS A STORAGE SHED. WHETHER YOU'RE RELAXING UNDER THE TREES OR ENTERTAINING IN YOUR BACKYARD RETREAT, THIS HOME IS A RARE FIND ON THE WESTSIDE. DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A PIECE OF COLORADO SPRINGS HISTORY WITH MODERN UPGRADES.