1309 Grand Avenue

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006

Please join us for the Open House on Sunday, June 4th from Noon to 2 p.m. Welcome to 1309 Grand Avenue in historic West Main Hill, where you will enjoy the character and charm of a Craftsman home built in 1905, yet experience the beautifully appointed updates the Sellers have lovingly made over the past 22 years. The comfortable front porch is the gathering place for family and friends, with views of beautiful perennial gardens and tree-filled park across the street. The kitchen was completely rebuilt from the studs in 2007, including quarter-sawn oak cabinetry with glass inserts, granite countertops, stainless sink, tile backsplash and ceramic floors. Kitchen opens into a spacious eating area and into the oversized pantry with its abundance of storage and granite counter and backsplas Traditional formal living room, where built-in bookshelves, handmade tile, and handblown lighting highlight the gas log fireplace. Original oak floors in the entry, LR, FDR and main floor BR. Main floor BR/office/music room/den has original solid oak pocket doors and adjoining half bath. FDR has second pair of pocket doors, elegant built-in china cabinet, leaded glass windows, tray ceiling and plate rails. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms with replacement windows and 2 full baths. Primary BR has walk-in closet and crown molding. The attached room with adjoining full bath could be another bedroom or an office. The 2nd full bath has a clawfoot soaking tub, beadboard and chair rail, and handmade Stickley design single vanity and mirror. Ample storage throughout includes cedar-lined closets and built-ins, plus in-wall cubbies in the finished 3rd floor loft with ceiling fan. Laundry and plentiful storage in clean, dry basement. Updated 2 car garage, shared driveway. Neighborhood Tot Lot and pickle ball court is within walking distance, as are WMU and K College, downtown restaurants and breweries, parks, the KIA and theatres. Eligible for the Kalamazoo Promise of free college tuition.