In today's day and age finding homes with their original charm feels few and far between. Across the country people are tearing down historical house to make space for the new and improved and past design styles are being lost in the process. While they might feel like more work, in the right hands an older home can become beautiful and restored once again.
In a recent video from realtor @ emilywalczak.realtor , she shows off a home that just popped on the market in the desirable Indian Creek Parkway of Fox Point, Wisconsin. If you're a lover of the clean lines and timelessness that is mid-century modern, you won't want to miss this walkthrough.
Upon first glance, this five-bedroom three three-bathroom house might seem like any basic modern home. However, upon stepping behind the bright blue door you will instantly be met with touches of the beloved mid-century modern design style that we all know and love.
The Downstairs
When you walk into the left is an open living room equipped with original marble floors, a marble fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling white wood bookshelves . Up ahead there is a curved ceiling detail that plays homage to the classic mid-century modern design. When you look left the wood staircase is furnished with iron rod spindles which adds just the right amount of charm. Keep walking and you will find the dining room that connects to the large remodeled kitchen which includes pecky cypress walls that can be found in other places throughout the home.
The bottom level of the home has an original bar equipped with bottle holders and a small sink, a large curved fireplace with pebbled tile, another laundry area with a separate entrance, a full bathroom, and the fifth and final bedroom. This space would be perfect if you planned to use the lower level as a rental.
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The Upstairs
Walk back to the front of the home and up the stairs to find the landing as well as the first bedroom with large windows that provide the utmost natural light. The second bedroom is right next to the first and also offers a ton of natural light as well as built-ins and a good-sized closet. Walk down the hallway to find a full bathroom which includes a turquoise tile tub that is original to the home.
To the left of the staircase is the primary quarter which includes the gigantic master bedroom with ample closet space, laundry room, and on-suite bath. Next to the master is another bedroom with tons of light and square footage.
From the pecky cypress walls, bespoke millwork, and marble floors , this entire home screams mid-century modern. If you're in the market for a Milwaukee home, this $915,000 abode is definitely worth a look.
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