Tried and true House in established site has features some mode

Situated among mature trees and in a well-established Cape Girardeau neighborhood, the house at 1656 Perryville Road has stood the test of time.

It has a number of features that modern homes do not have: a two-bay metal carport with attached storage shed, another separate storage shed and two separate garages built into the house.

In addition it has an old-fashioned brick barbecue in the back yard, and brick planters all around the house make the perfect location for colorful spring annuals and perennials.

Inside, the home also has time-tested amenities. The living room features seafoam green carpeting against a classic white limestone brick wood-burning fireplace. Large windows fill the room with natural light.

The living room easily merges to the formal dining area, which has also been decorated with the seafoam green color palette, including an interesting textured wall covering.

Located just off the dining area is a small study or office area, perfect for reading a book or taking care of family bookkeeping.

The kitchen features a hardwood laminate flooring, light oak cabinets and a decorative soffit above the double stainless steel sinks. Light blue ceramic tile creates the backsplash area around the kitchen perimeters. Two other kitchen features are a built-in ceramic smooth-top range and a built-in oven. An electric dishwasher and side-by-side refrigerator with drink and ice dispensers add modern touches to this traditional kitchen.

This home also has a number of retro decorating features that bring it right into style today. One of those features is a decorative mirror panel in the hallway that adds visual interest and expands the light and space.

Each of the three bedrooms is comfortably large with handy sliding wooden closet doors. Solid wood room doors and closet doors are found throughout the house.

The main level bathroom features a gold and green wallpaper design, and the bathroom fixtures are seafoam green. Special touches like mirrored switch plates add interesting detail.

This home also has a finished basement with linoleum floor tiles in black, brick and green colors. The downstairs bathroom features a step-in shower, and a wooden vanity.

The downstairs also features its own canning kitchen, with a vintage 1950s stove and a comfortable family room area. The storage area and laundry area are unfinished.

This classic ranch style home is currently listed at $119,900, and is available for viewing through Thomas L. Meyer Realtors at 334-2875.

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