DOWNTOWN WINTER GARDEN LIVING at its finest! "The Bird House" is a large, beautifully appointed 3 bedroom,3 bath HISTORIC 1920 bungalow with additional 494 sq. ft. DETACHED 1 bed/1 bath COTTAGE. This storybook bungalow has been thoughtfully remodeled with 21st century amenities, yet maintains the classic elegance of yesteryear. Situated on a .51 ACRE lot with stunning SALTWATER POOL, 2 car carport, space for your golf cart and tons of storage everywhere. Prime opportunity to use the cottage as an on-site owner AIRBNB, in-law apartment, or a LONG TERM INCOME RENTAL.(Buyer must confirm any/all rental related restrictions with appropriate governing authorities). Perfect WALKABLE location on the most desirable street in the historic GOLF CART DISTRICT, this charmer is steps from PLANT ST. SHOPS/DINING/THEATRE, WEST ORANGE TRAIL, or LAKE APOPKA for sunset views. The cute & cozy COTTAGE was remodeled in 2019. Features include an eat-in kitchen with mini stove & frig, full bathroom with granite topped vanity & tiled shower, bedroom/sitting area, tongue & groove wood ceilings, rectified “wood look” porcelain tile flooring and a Mitsubishi split HVAC unit. The main home has lofty 10 foot ceilings, 3 more bedrooms and 3 full baths plus multiple living areas and a well appointed kitchen with breakfast nook & sunroom. The home features RED HEART PINE WOOD FLOORS and GLASS DOORKNOBS. 3 original fireplaces serve as focal points but only the living room unit remains functional with the chimney intact. At the front of the home is a large tiled family room with beamed TONGUE & GROOVE WOOD CEILING, RED BRICK WALLS, and custom wood storage cabinet storage unit installed in 2016. The adjoining living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining. 2014 updates to the home and cottage include a TANKLESS WATER HEATER & re-wired 200 AMP ELECTRICAL service with surge protection. Pella & Marvin DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS were installed in 2014 & 2021, and a NEW 5 Ton HVAC with extended warranty in 2019. The kitchen is outfitted with solid HICKORY CABINETS, under cabinet lighting, GRANITE tiled countertops, two sinks, and new GE Profile stainless cooktop, convection oven & microwave in 2019. A HUGE 2014 ADDITION added a sunny breakfast banquette, rollout kitchen pantry cabinet, SUNROOM with built in cabinets & counter, and remodeled laundry room with sink/cabinetry/folding table and penny tile floor. 2020 renovation of the mudroom and utility came with new brick flooring, insulation, AC ducting & solid wood built in storage cabinetry with space for additional appliances. Various walls and ceilings were re-skimmed and textured in 2013 and additional closet space was added to two bedrooms in 2014-15. CROWN MOLDING was added in 2014 everywhere except the family room and the master suite which has picture ledge molding. Outside, in 2021 the irrigation was updated and the yard was professionally landscaped with brick rose garden planters, flowering beds, brick paver walkways, seating and parking areas. The fully fenced backyard with drive and walk gates is a private oasis with TREX deck covered by a lighted PERGOLA (2020) with roll down shades and a fan to stir the breeze. Splash into summer in the gorgeous, sport style SALTWATER POOL completed in 2016 with accent fountains and paver decking. The huge wood play set (2015) tucked at the rear of the backyard has slides, towers, water cannons, & swings for hours of fun. Don't miss this fantastic home!!

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