Property Description

This proud and stately 1913 Laurelhurst Century Home anchors the neighborhood's coveted west entrance and sets an architectural tone for the community. Beautifully proportioned and rich with preserved craftsman detail, this classic Arts & Crafts Foursquare pairs enduring character with more than $200K in thoughtful improvements. An architecturally embellished wraparound porch, vertical sash windows, period lighting & hardware, inlaid hardwood floors, stained & leaded glass, ornate built-ins, cabinetry & millwork, box beams, tiled fireplace, high ceilings and generous rooms speak to the home's remarkable original craftsmanship. The flexible floor plan includes living room, formal dining room, an expanded kitchen with dining area and full bath on the main; four bedrooms, full bath and sun porch upstairs; and a sizable unfinished attic offering intriguing potential for a future primary suite. The full basement adds high ceilings, a second fireplace, sauna and room to further reimagine. A rare two-car garage includes its own sizable attic and additional creative possibilities. The lush backyard takes advantage of the summertime and provides a peaceful respite outdoors.More than $200K in improvements since purchase include a period-sensitive modern kitchen expansion, new 50-year roof, furnace, A/C, sump pump, earthquake tie-downs and sauna. These thoughtful investments provide an excellent foundation for the home's next steward to continue the restoration while making it their own. Ideally located, the home is close to Laurelhurst Park, Restaurant Row on 28th, Laurelhurst Market & Theater, Providore Fine Foods, the Hollywood District, MAX, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, downtown and the airport. This is rare opportunity to carry a grand 1913 Laurelhurst home into its next century. [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10250980]