pc221 Discover one of Bloomington’s best kept secrets! Incredibly serene, this 1.81 acre southeast side oasis is so well hidden, youve never known it was here! In a first rate wooded location, with meadow and creek, this spacious 1.5 story has all city utilities, is within walking distance to College Mall and IU, convenient to YMCA and downtown, and across the street from city park and tennis courts. The home was built with high quality materials in 1953, lovingly updated in 1996, had a tune up in 1999, is loaded with personality, and is in excellent condition inside and out. Renovations in 1996 included new roof shingles, furnace, AC, HVAC ducts, insulation, water heater, remodeled kitchen, baths, and new main level master bedroom wing added. Owner has preserved the original mahogany paneling in living and dining rooms, knotty pine paneling in the upstairs bedrooms, and the oak floors throughout, adding improvements like hickory kitchen cabinets with roll out shelving and Corian tops and an architect designed master bedroom suite so exquisite that it is featured in Bob Villas book, Complete Guide to Remodeling Your Home. A wonderful habitat for bird and wildlife watching! 3 fireplaces, a large screened porch, and secluded 38 X 18 in ground pool are wonderful for recreation and entertaining. Come see for yourself! Agent notes: LR, DR and MBR are wired for sound system. See media closet off corridor to MBR. Bose speakers are included. Dedicated telephone line for computer. New pool motor in 1999, liner in 2000. New water line and meter just installed by CBU in late winter, 2001. Treatment contract with Terminix is current. Reason for selling: Seller is ready to build retirement home.
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