Ample appeal

No matter what your stage in life there seems to be a house suitable for you, whether you are just looking for your first affordable home or wanting to downsize. The home at 118 N. Bast in Jackson is the perfect house for either situation.

Though this home has only two bedrooms, it still has a lot of the extras that make for a quality home.

Much of it has been recently updated, including a sunny kitchen with crisp, white cabinets and leaded glass doors, brushed nickel faucets, a smoothtop range, convection oven, dishwasher and side by side refrigerator with indoor drink and ice dispenser.

Currently priced at just $92,500, this is a very affordable house in a well-established neighborhood with a large fenced-in back yard.

Blue vinyl siding and black shutters give it old-fashioned curb appeal, and charm continues inside, where hardwood floors and large windows make for a pleasant and homey environment.

Giving the home additional charm are the arched doorways that are between the living room, dining room and kitchen. The arched doors are reminiscent of the 1940s, when this home was likely constructed, and the nostalgic touch works well with the modern updates. For instance, an antique-style chandelier in the dining room has been put on a modern dimmer switch to add the ability to manipulate the mood of the room.

The brown ceramic tile floors of the kitchen work perfectly well with terra cotta color walls in the kitchen, and the kitchen extends to a sunny breakfast nook/sun porch with a sliding patio door to a small deck and the fenced back yard. Artistic touches like a custom crackle-paint cabinet with tile top add uniqueness.

All of the home's interior doors are solid wood, many of them with the 1940s style crystal doorknobs. Both bedrooms include large windows, ceiling fans for improved air circulation, and adequate closet space.

Downstairs is a partially finished walk-out basement. Included in the downstairs area are a shower area and a laundry room. A one-car carport and one-car detached garage add even more practicality to the home.

This home, reasonably priced and in the Jackson R-2 School District, is listed with Classic GMAC Real Estate, 335-0133.

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