Creating a cozy cottage

If you are looking for a home with the feel of a cozy cottage but the convenience of a home nestled in the middle of town, the house at 1821 Lacey might be for you.

This home is about 40 years old but it has many of the same attributes that builders are putting into brand new homes. One of those is hardwood floors, which run throughout this house. The durability and beauty of these floors show it was a wise choice in construction.

This house also has a beautiful bank of cottage-type latticed windows in the living room. They have a classic beauty whether they are letting in summer sun or nestling the first flakes of a winter snow in their corners. A living room fireplace with an insert completes that cozy wintery picture.

The home's kitchen also has warm oak cabinetry. A green marble laminate on the countertops, modern appliances, and a charming herb border that completes artistically done walls add a modern touch to the kitchen. A door from the kitchen opens to a brick patio and a generously-sized back yard, that is perfect for outdoor entertaining.

This house has four bedrooms and two full baths, and more than 1,800 square feet of space, as well as a finished basement. Each of the rooms has been updated yet retains its original charm. The master bedroom has been decorated with an artsy violet wall color, has mirrored closet doors, plenty of natural light through three windows, and the ceiling is high enough to accommodate a canopy bed.

The finished basement of this house almost provides a separate apartment for either teenagers or aging parents in a multi-generational home. The basement has its own kitchen and a living/bedroom area. Also downstairs in an unfinished area is a large laundry room with touches like a deep double sink for hand washables and a long table for folding clean laundry.

And this house is a place that people love to visit because of its convenient location. It is only steps away from Southeast Hospital, Franklin Elementary School, Cape Girardeau's middle and junior high schools, Capaha Park and Southeast Missouri State University.

This cozy cottage is available for viewing through Prudential Bridgeport Realtors, 335-0121. It is currently listed at $99,500.

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