1025 Columbia Avenue

OPEN HOUSE - SAT. MARCH 20th - 12pm-2pm. This 2 BR, 2BA cozy cottage in Lakeside Park has charming curb appeal & peaceful wrap around covered front porch w/ round turret roof. The large foyer w/ original hardwoods make a grand entry way w/ arched door wells connecting to dual parlors (living rooms), both w/ 10’ ceilings, and one w/ a bay window. Inlayed cubbies don both the west parlor room & formal dining room, along w/ a crystal chandelier mirroring the period of the home. BR 1 has 2 closets & connects to the larger full bath with checked tile flooring and porcelain tub with tile surround. The 2nd closet has access to the home’s attic which new owners could finish to become a dormer home office or 3rd bedroom. BR 2 has its own bath w/ shower & exterior door to the side entry. A bright, cheery, eat-in kitchen has neutral counters & painted cabinetry. The pantry was once a doorway to the unfinished basement and could be converted back. Currently there is an exterior entry to the unfinished basement (mechanicals). Just off the pantry, additional space for cabinets & the home’s laundry center. Out back, enjoy the private oasis w/ screened patio, paver paths & gardens galore. The detached 2-car garage has parking entry from the alley. This darling bungalow is close to Lakeside Park, Parkview Field/Tin Caps Stadium, Headwaters Park & all downtown Fort Wayne amenities. Heater replaced in 2009, hot water heater-7 mos. old.

From DT Fort Wayne, take Main Street EAST to the "T"/traffic light at Clay St. Take a slight LEFT onto St. Joseph Blvd, then veer RIGHT onto Columbia Ave. Home will be on LEFT.