SoldDec 8, 2021

Listed by Joshua Gorsuch from REAL BROKER, LLC

Bought with Logan Wade

Source: Stellar MLS #P4917978

302 E Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL, 33853

$345,000

3
4
2222
2092 sq. ft.
13504 sq. ft.

SingleFam

30+ days on the market

Sold: Dec 8, 2021

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***Multiple offers, highest and best due by 10/25 @ 8:00 am***. This Arts and Crafts Bungalow beauty truly is one of a kind. In addition to the main home there is also an apartment above the detached 2 car garage, a pool house that has a half bath and an expansive pool. Truly a pioneer, J.F Townsend became a renowned homebuilder, craftsman, city commissioner and entrepreneur in Lake Wales but first built this showcase residence for his own family in 1915. Although you?ll never want to leave, this home is prominently located walking distance to both Downtown Lake Wales and Lake Wailes Park so there is always something to do! This large corner lot oasis is filled with oak trees and mature landscaping. Upon arriving to the house, you?ll enter through a screened front porch great for hosting guests and watching the numerous local parades and events that stroll right down Central Ave. Entering the living room, your eyes are drawn to the many unique features including the 6 large diamond muntin windows, original hardwood parquet flooring, wood burning fireplace with field tile and a carved mantel, antique arts and crafts chandelier and crown molding with picture rail. The house flows easily with abundant natural sunlight to the dining room via the arched entry that can be closed using the pocket sliders with beveled glass windows. Enjoy your coffee from the secluded dining room screened porch. Each of the 3 bedrooms consists of an ensuite bathroom and plenty of windows. The spacious primary bedroom in the back of the house features an entire wall of closet space and another private screened porch overlooking the pool and the original orchid/pool house where Mrs. Townsend is said to have sheltered her prized plants during the rare cold spell. One of the bedrooms includes an additional ?sleeping porch? with windows on three sides. The current owners use this bedroom suite as a den and the sleeping porch as a home office. The spacious and bright apartment above the 2 car detached garage is on a separate electric meter and includes a full bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom with closet. The views of Downtown Lake Wales and the Walesbuilt Hotel are spectacular from the second floor. Entertaining poolside is breeze with a very large paved pool deck and cooking area behind the pool. Directly next to the pool is the original Orchid House (pool house) which includes a/c and a half bath so can be used as an office space or extra entertaining area. The beautifully maintained yard is in view from every corner of the house and is even more immersive from the 3 screened in porches. Other features of this property include the whole house attic fan, half bath in orchid/pool house, spiral staircase leading to the massive walkable attic, automatic sprinkler and microjet irrigation (from a separate irrigation meter), washer and dryer in garage for apartment, fully fenced back yard and too many unique plants and flowers to write. Call this piece of history your own and set up your showing today. Appointment only. Listing Agent is owner.

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