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DELIGHTFUL AND DESIRABLE!

This house has a gabled roof and projecting gabled bays on three facades. A one story veranda extends to the right of the front facade, incorporating a conical roofed pagola. Turned post with floral sawnwork brackets support the veranda roof structure. A square post balustrade connects between post.

The projecting gabled ends are sheathed with shingles, and accented with a circular vent of detailed sawnwork. The projecting gaables extend over a hexagonal bay. The projecting corner cornice is supported with scroll sawnwork brackets.

The house is sheathed with narrow german siding with windows of 2/2 sash, trimmed with movable louvered shutters.

Nestled in the desirable West Square Historic District, this delightful 1899 cottage has been restored and updated to the standards of today. In addition to the high ceilings, you'll find beautiful hardwood flooring, crown moldings & paneled doors. The living and dining rooms offer back-to-back, see through fireplaces that each has its own distinctive oak over-mantels.

The kitchen is flooded with natural light and features pretty white cabinetry with granite countertops, stainless appliances and ceramic tiled flooring.A sun room with an outside entrance is locate next to the kitchen where you'll also find a cozy breakfast dining area.Two spacious bedrooms, a full tiled bath and a laundry/utility room are located on the main level of the home.

The third bedroom and an additional tiled bath that offers a claw-foot soaking tub is located upstairs. Outside, new landscaping of evergreen and flowering shrubs has been added and these are kept freshly watered with an irrigation system. A large brick patio is located at the rear of the house in the private fenced area.

This residence is located just a few minutes stroll to the center of downtown Salisbury where you'll find 75 shops and 15 restaurants. There is a variety of churches nearby, as well as the public library, all within walking distance. Salisbury is home to about 28,000 people and is conveniently located about half-way between Charlotte, Winston Salem and/or Greensboro, North Carolina.