Description of 1214 Brook St, Louisville, KY 40203
Listing details for 1214 Brook St, Louisville, KY 40203 : Beautiful, Immaculate Victorian C.1895, facing lush park (w/ playground, dog-run and Old Louisville Community Garden). Thoughtfully, lovingly restored by true Craftsmen w/ every effort made to preserve irreplaceable historic features and unique, period architectural details, while combining modern improvements and energy-efficient upgrades. Peaceful, covered front porch w/ Corinthian columns and relaxing porch swing, privately veiled from the street by mature landscaping, greets you. Entry foyer (w/ home office nook), flows to huge, bright, open, natural-light filled Living Rm and Dining Rm w/ 11'+ Ceilings, custom, Hickory Hardwood floors, pocket doors, ornate Fireplace mantels and Built-in library bookcase (w/ antique rolling ladder). Newly, fully updated gourmet kitchen w/ durable, classic timeless finishes, incl, ample, 42" tall wall (soft-close) cabinetry, granite counters, subway tile backsplash, new task and accent lighting and custom-designed range hood (which incorporates antique tin ceiling panels). Adjacent pantry (w/ full-wall storage shelving and work counter) leads to 1st Flr laundry and ½ Bath. Mudroom corner exits to covered Rear, stamped-concrete patio and looks out on fenced, private, shaded rear yard w/ 2 Story kids' playhouse/ shed, pergola, Chicken Coop & off-street parking (off rear alley)*. Original limestone knee walls w/ carved ornamental scrollwork frame the rear entry from the alley beautifully. Dual, front and rear staircases (w/ orig newel posts and sweeping banister/railing) provide flexibility of access to upper floors. 2nd Flr has 2 BRs (w/ contiguous brand new, tiled, Full BA) and a 3rd BR/primary suite ( w/ 2 walk-in closets and designated full BA). Recently finished 3rd floor has a large family Rm den and an additional (4th) guest BR w/ wonderful views of the park from large Palladian window + 2 Unfinished storage rooms, w/ plumbing roughed in for future BA addition. 3 HVAC units. 2 Water Heaters. Extensive, quality updates rarely seen (Ask agent for full list) such as New, standing-seam metal roof, copper box gutter-lining and new, side, block, retaining wall. 2/3 of the home was gutted to studs & rebuilt in approx 2014 (w/ insulation added) w/ the remaining rebuilt in the last < 5 years. A truly special home that owners are sad to leave. Best to act quickly on this one. * A variance, allowing for the construction of a two-story garage and apartment at the rear of the property, has been approved by Louisville Metro.