1920's Mediterranean-style 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home with detached 1 bedroom 1 bath cottage with 2 car garage located in downtown Lakeland’s Biltmore Historic district.
This light-filled home is blocks from Lake Hollingsworth and Lake Morton, near Florida Southern College, Roberts Academy, LHS, and Harrison School of the Arts, with downtown entertainment venues within a walkable distance.
The 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath main home features a beautiful winding staircase, original oak floors and large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a gas range. The home has ample storage with 6 large cedar lined closets, a walk in pantry, and several original built ins in the kitchen and butler’s pantry.
The first floor features high coved ceilings, with the foyer transitioning into either the spacious dining room or the living room with its own gas fireplace. French doors branch off from the living room to the generously sized family room with gas fireplace. A half bath is convenient to all rooms downstairs and the laundry room is inside, off of the kitchen. The first floor also houses a covered patio in the front of the home constructed with custom iron works.
The spiraling staircase leads you to the second floor which has a loft for an additional work space or play space. The 4 bedrooms are also generously sized with walk in cedar closets. The main home has two air conditioners (one recently installed in 2019), has a tile roof with 40 plus years of life, and has been recently painted inside and out.
The detached 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage offers ample flexible space for a variety of uses. It features two large main rooms, a full bathroom, and walk in closet. Plumbing and electrical connections are ready when needed for a kitchen. Additionally, the cottage maintains its own address.
The two car garage that adjoins the cottage has additional overhead storage. The backyard living area is perfect to relax, entertain and accommodate parking needs. Seller will contribute $10,000.00 at closing for updates.