PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

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   Price: $225,000

   Beds: 3

   Baths: 1.5

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Welcome home to 506 W. Oak Street. This meticulously maintained historic home is located in the heart of Louisville’s most cherished historic neighborhood.  This home is dripping with character and original 1800’s details. The first floor features a copper roof over the front entry, 11ft ceilings and crown moldings, 9 ft. doors with heavy millwork, original hardwood flooring, 12” baseboards, original cast iron fireplaces (just decorative now), and elaborately detailed deep relief plaster ceiling medallions in the living and dining rooms. The living room and formal dining room can be separated by beautiful original 9ft. pocket doors. With 9ft windows, these rooms are flooded with warm natural light and the owner has had custom wood planation shutters added throughout the home for evening privacy.  The spacious kitchen with large windows and transom above the rear door make this room a bright warm space for casual meals. Directly off the kitchen is a beautiful rear courtyard making the entire main level an entertainer’s dream inside and out. The laundry area has been moved into its own discreet space in the kitchen and you could even add additional shelving to give this space dual duty as a pantry. A private rear staircase off the kitchen leads to the second floor. 
 

Before you head up stairs don’t miss the cozy reading nook in the foyer just behind the original main staircase which has beautifully stained banister and treads.  
The second floor has 10ft ceilings, original hard wood floors, doors, millwork and two more cast iron fireplaces (just decorative now).The warm light filled master bedroom actually has a large walk-in closet with custom shelving system that includes a jewelry drawer and built in ironing board.  The main bath is located on this floor as well as two additional bedrooms, one of which had a beautiful exposed brick wall.  The current homeowner had truly loved this home and it reflects in every inch and detail of this property. This is your chance to own one of Louisville’s historic homes. Make your appointment for a private showing today.