Rare chance to purchase a historic Cotswold Tudor Revival home built by architect/builder Harvey F Cassab on a large double lot with alley access and a 2 car original garage. This home is one of the nicest properties on Brookland Parkway's gracious sweeping arch. Sherwood Park neighborhood was designed by the legendary Frederick Law Olmsted with Ginter Park and is on the National Park Service register as a "Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site." The "streetcar suburb" of Richmond evolved into a diverse neighborhood of bike lanes, parks, various architectural styles, schools, and sidewalks.
An elegant brick wall sets off the large front yard from the tree-lined street and enhances the appeal of the unique exterior. The home's Tudor timbers, fit into a cream base, contrast with gorgeous Mankin bonded brick and the brick and stone decorative chimney column. The original Tudor front door, gracious porch, and sparkling Buckingham slate roof on home, sunporch and garage tell a story of top quality and beautiful design. Anderson casement windows sit above Creole Marble window sills throughout the light-filled home.
Inside the home, the gracious first floor offers an open living room and family room with a gorgeous sunroom, formal dining room, office, and an elegant custom kitchen. Quartz counters, gas cooking, custom cabinets, soft-close drawers, and stainless appliances are set against an painted brick wall that was formerly the exterior of the home. Upstairs two large bedrooms each enjoy an ensuite bathroom and loads of closet space. A lower level apartment can be accessed through the home or through an exterior exit. Rent out the basement or use the rec room, bedroom, and bathroom for visitors and family. Enjoy the convenience of alley access leading to the landscaped rear yard with 2 patios and an attached 2-car garage. Updated HVAC, fully integrated whole house generator, electric heating, maintained slate roof, replacement windows, kitchen mini-split, cable internet, home security, double lot.
