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Lovely traditional home in the Historic District of Gastonia, NC. Located only 15 miles from the financial hub of Charlotte, NC, this 3,000+ square foot Bungalow was built in 1902 and still retains all of its turn of the century charm with many modern updates and features. Some of the improvements include new wiring and plumbing, an updated kitchen and bath, 100 gallon hot water heater, lifetime insulation, and double hung vinyl windows. The exterior has original wood siding, a wrap-around front porch with new standing seam metal roof and posts, ceiling wiring and lights/fans. There is a new covered gutter system on the entire house, new brick front sidewalk, new rear brick patio, swing set and outbuilding in rear yard for extra storage. Attached 2 car garage plus extra parking added in 2002. Bonus room over garage completed in 2004 and rear porch has been renovated into a family room. This home is on a beautifully wooded .5 acre lot with a gorgeous 200+ year old Dutch Elm tree that shades the home. Mature azaleas, gardenias and camellias (some original to the house) adorn the front and side yards.

The front foyer has 10’ ceilings and built-in bookcases, dining room and formal living room have 8’ pocket doors, crown molding throughout the home, chair rails in living room and foyer, plate moldings in the dining room, clerestory window in dining room, original wood staircase, and plantation shutters throughout the home. There are 7 fireplaces; 1 gas, 2 are bricked in, and 4 are the coal-burning variety. Heart of Pine wood flooring throughout (except addition and bonus room over garage).

The kitchen was remodeled in 2006 with ceramic tile floor and backsplash, Silestone countertops, larger than 42” wood cabinets, pull out drawers, under cabinet lighting, Jenn Air stainless stove with electric grill, and stainless dishwasher. Separate pantry off kitchen with 7’ built-in wood storage shelving, wet bar, 40 bottle wine cabinet, and lighted display cabinets.

The house has four bedrooms, with the master suite on the first floor. There are four full baths, two down and two up. The Master bath has been renovated with Jacuzzi-type jetted tub; the walk-in master closet is fully cedar lined; and one upstairs guest bath has the original claw-foot tub with new stainless hardware.

This is a one of a kind classic!