Located at the eastern edge of Hare and Hare’s historic Cliff Drive Park Subdivision along bucolic Sunrise Drive, this week’s Feature Home is a picture-perfect, classic two bedroom bungalow. With an address of 422 N. Kensington St., the house faces the corner of Sunrise and Kensington Street on a large, shady lot that’s neatly trimmed and perfect for sitting in a lawn chair with a cold frosty beverage after a hard day at the office.
The living room spans the front of the house and features the original fireplace and mantle. The formal dining room is equally large and is flooded with natural light. The kitchen, as in most bungalow kitchens, is compact but functional. As an added bonus, a roll-away dishwasher and range come with the home. A standard feature on most bungalows is the inglenook, and this one is located at the back of the kitchen and is now being used as a breakfast area.
The classic bungalow floor plan is still intact here, and it features two bedrooms along one side of the house separated by the master bathroom. The master bath has been completely redone and updated throughout.
Sporting its original Gunite siding and exposed knee braces, this house screams with Craftsman architectural elements.
Mechanically, this home doesn’t disappoint, either. A 2-year-old Timberline roof protects everything from the elements. Central heat and air control the climate year round, and newly cleaned storm windows help keep utility costs under control. Updated plumbing and upgraded 100-amp electrical service make the whole house run flawlessly. A basement garage keeps family vehicles secure and warm in the winter months, too. Throw in a fenced back yard, a lawn that’s been pampered and babied, and you’ve got a real keeper here.
Classic bungalows like this are hard to find and even harder to find in the condition this home is in. Seeing is appreciating, so make plans to see this one quick if you’re in the market for a great house in a cool, historic neighborhood. Given most of Eric’s listings are on the market less than 30 days, act fast. Eric B. is available to give you a private tour of this 1920s classic. Give him a ring at (816) 529-7171.
— Michael Bushnell
Previous Feature Homes:
8-18-10 | 8-25-10
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