864 N Franklin ST

This charming home is back on the market! So don't miss this opportunity. The home was built in 1927 and sits on a double corner lot. This is a "porch" house, five porches with three screened in and doggie and/or cat doors for each one. The large unscreened porch has a magnificent view of the garden with a dining extension which encourages entertaining al fresco under the stars. Inside, the rooms feature bead board half walls and ceilings (9 foot) with lovely hardwood floors throughout. The first floor consists of a sitting area with a wood burning fireplace that has the original hearth, built in bookcase & cozy window seat, living area, formal dining, breakfast area, kitchen, laundry room, office, guest bedroom & bath. The guest bathroom has a beautiful claw foot tub with a pedestal sink. In the hallway you’ll find an old timey built- in telephone table. The laundry room opens onto an enclosed porch with a door leading out to the garage and guest house. The office French door opens onto an open aired porch with decking that views the beautiful garden. In the kitchen you will find ceramic counter tops, glass door cabinets & bead board cabinets with pull out drawers, GE gas stove & convection oven, GE French door refrigerator, and a large farm sink. The primary bedroom ensuite takes up the whole second floor and has a sitting/tv room that open on to a screened in porch that overlooks the garden. The primary bedroom is spacious with a lot of windows and has a large walk-in closet. This room has access to an open aired porch overlooking Franklin St. The primary bath has a jetted tub and separate shower and a dressing table. A small house on the rear of the property consists of a large bedroom and attached bath for guest, mother-in-law or even as a rental. If you, as the new owner, loves plants, flowers, bird watching, you've chosen the right home. There is a separate air-conditioned potting shed where the computer operated sprinkler system lives.