Gorgeous Craftsman Style Home

Absolutely gorgeous 4br 2ba craftsman style home, priced at $214,900, is a must see. Built in 1924, this home combines old world charm and solid construction with with extensive updates that enhance the ease and comfort of modern living.

This home is conveniently located minutes from downtown and steps from the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway which connects all the parkways in Minneapolis. You can strap on your inline skates or hop on your bike and follow a paved trail throughout the Minneapolis Park and Lake districts.

A beautiful glass paned paneled wood door invites you into the home.

Sunroom 11 x 8 - full of windows, it's bright and cheery and welcomes you into the home.

Living Room - 18 x 12 - spacious in size, it includes wood burning fireplace containing "Batchelder" decorative tiles, natural woodwork and a large picture window.

Ernest Batchelder was a leading designer of the American arts & crafts movement which flourished in the 20th century. He was already well known when he founded his own tile company in Passadena in 1909.

He published "Priciples of Design" in 1904 and his numerous articles for "The Craftsman" were compiled as the book "Desin in Theory and Practice" in 1910.

After studying at the School of Arts and Crafts in Birmingham, England, he taught at the Harvard Summer School of Design, organized the Handicraft Guild in Minneapolis, where he taught summer courses, and directed the department of arts and crafts at Throop Poly-Tech Institute in Passadena.

Living Room

Picture window in living room.

Dining Room 13 x 11

Natural wood work and original window in dining room.

Kitchen 12 x 11 - fully updated including new appliances, cabinets, flooring and paint.

Refrigerator has filtered water dispenser.

High quality Jenn-air appliances.

Clean modern lines enhance the stylish nature of the highly functional cabinetry.

The updated yet classic looking kitchen is the perfect blend of form and function.

The mainfloor bathroom retains it classic charm.

Main FLoor Bedrooms
BR 1 13 x 10
BR 2 11 x 9

Stairway leading to upper level. The home is 1 1/2 story, but feels more like a 2-story.

Master Bedroom 16 x 13

Upper level bathroom has a jetted two person tub as well as a separate shower.

Upper Level Bedroom 15 x 12

Family Room 26 x 11 - recently finished, located in the lower level

Lower level also includes a nices sized work shop.

New boiler and newer hot water heater.

The lower level also includes a spacious laundry room with plenty of storage.

The recently finished backyard landscaping and patio area is about as nice as you'll find.

Additional Specs:


Foundation Size - 1,008

Finished Sq. Ft. - 1,800

2008 Taxes - $2447

Garage - one car

For more info, or a private showing, email Mike at jorgensen.mj@gmail.com

mls# 3580096