I've just listed this great home in Tower Grove Heights, located just south of beautiful Tower Grove Park and steps from the Grand South Grand Shopping and Dining District.  3881 McDonald Ave - ML# 80013353 - Offered at $259,900.

Following are the marketing remarks we are using for the multiple listing service, web pages, and flyers:

"This jewel of a house nestled in the Tower Grove Heights historic district is a stunning mix of well-preserved original features and modern design.  Boasting everything you expect in a historic home -including richly detailed fireplace mantels, beautiful working pocket doors, transom windows, elaborate wrought-iron vents, and original molding throughout- it's the major updates and graceful touches that make this house different from any other in this price range.

Striking modern updates - inside and out

Shiny new floors both upstairs and downstairs use the thickest cut of rich, finely grained brazilian walnut.  Newly installed Elfa shelving from Sweden multiplies the storage space of the home.  The huge master bathroom, including a luxurious clawfoot tub, walk-in shower, and double sinks is fit for a spa.  The large master bedroom boasts a private stairwell to the kitchen, modern ironwork, and an oversized pocket-door closet with built-in shelving. A second large bedroom contains a beautiful mantel and floods with light during the day. A third bedroom has even more Elfa shelving for storage or office use. The modern kitchen is outfitted with stainless appliances and custom cherry cabinets. A pantry just off the kitchen offers even more storage.  Stained decks both upstairs and downstairs are perfect for enjoying warm summer nights and afternoon barbecues.  A new privacy fence contains a well-kept yard with easily maintained, landscaped gardens that come to life in the spring, summer and fall.

Sturdy, safe and secure:  Major structural, HVAC and security updates

The hidden details are just as important.  Brand-new, high-efficiency zoned HVAC and new ductwork keep this house at the perfect temperature in the coldest winters and hottest summers.  A remote-controlled, wireless alarm system and new ironwork on the basement windows keep it safe and secure.  Recent tuckpointing, foundation and sewerline work make this house sturdy for years to come. The basement offers loads of storage options and could be refinished for even more living space.

This special home will be admired and enjoyed for years to come. 

Features

• New brazilian walnut floors, new stairs
• Custom cherry kitchen cabinets
• Stainless steel appliances, including gas stove and space-saver microwave
• Exposed brickwork accents
• Three beautiful bedrooms upstairs, including large master suite with huge pocket-door closet
• Enormous spa-style master bath, larger half-bath on first floor
• Dual sinks, clawfoot tub, separate shower in master bath
• Pocket doors and 2 original fireplace mantels
• New high-efficiency zoned HVAC
• New ductwork
• Upstairs and downstairs walkout decks
• Lush, easy-to-maintain landscaping
• Privacy fence
• Recent tuckpointing
• Remote-controlled wireless alarm system-with monitoring included until Jan 2009!
• New sewerline under home
• Recent electrical wiring updates throughout house
• HSA Home Warranty provided for buyer at closing

Following is the virtual media presentation I've created:  http://www.realestateshows.com/262276

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