834 Fontaine St

Welcome to 834 Fontaine Street! This home has been lovingly cared for by its original owners since 1963. Avid gardners, the owners have maintained it's gardens and plush landscaping for years. The roughly 1700 sf seem larger as it is shared between 2 floors. A foyer was added in 1977, providing a separate well lit and inviting space for morning coffee and reading, while overlooking the gardens and prominent oak tree. The carport was added in 1980 and leads to spacious step-down stone patio terrace. Upon entering the front door of original aged wood, your eye is focused on a beautiful, pickled wood fireplace with marble surround. A large bay window opens the LR to plenty of light warming the hardwood floors. 3 Spacious and bright bedrooms and 2 full baths, 1 en-suite, occupy most of the main level. The kitchen, also bright and airy, has a door to a deck overlooking a centered rose garden and the lower-level patio and sun room. The new favorite place in this lovely home is the lower level. Gutted a few years and completely renovated with contemporary Duralux waterproof luxury vinyl faux wood gray plank, new drywall for the walls and ceiling in a favorite warm gray, and with recessed lighting. The sun- like solarium was an addition so many years ago with skylights and newly replaced large French Sliding doors flood this space with light and open to the lovely stone patio laid by the owner early in their life at the home. A brand-new full bath with expanded shower was also part of the reno, with contemporary tile in the shower and floor. There are windows in the hall and bath which make it more comfortable. There is a very large utility room with great storage in the balance of the lower level, with new washer, dryer. In addition to the full renovation, much has been replaced in the last few years. A house legacy sheet will be available about the new purchases, including new roof, gutters with leaf protection, down spouts, new ac system, duct cleaning, new sinks, toilets, mirrors, new circuit breaker and electrical panel box, new mosaic tile flooring in entryway. Main Floor bathrooms, new sinks, toilets, sconces, mirrors. Kitchen, new stove, newer dishwasher, cabinets freshly painted. Exterior freshly painted in recent weeks, front door, shutters, all exterior trim, carport, solarium, etc. 2 new exterior lighting by rear sliding doors, kitchen door. New Sod front lawn, new landscaping, pruning of mature trees, shrubbery, plants and rose garden. New carpeting in 3 bedrooms, and steps to the lower level. Special note, after the extensive expenditures in the last few years, this lovely home will be sold AS-IS, inspection allowed of course. Offer Deadline now set for Tuesday May 3 at 5PM