205 E. Ida Ave Single-Family Home for sale in Opp, Alabama

$190,000

This elegant Colonial home was built for Mr. Cleve Pierce in 1940. Its display of character & craftsmanship throughout exhibits the design of Mr. Frank Lockwood who was the architect. Mr. Lockwood designed many outstanding homes in the area--such as the Mizell home ( now Dr. Burgess home) in Opp, AL, the T. R. Miller home in Brewton, AL and the McGowin home in Chapman, AL. Mr. Lockwood was a direct descendant of Sir Christopher Wren, a famous English Architect, who designed and built the beautiful St. Paul Cathedral of London England One of the most impressive features is the cathedral shaped mahogany doorways used throughout the downstairs area. A unique stairway in the entry hall leads to the upstairs. the floors are hardwood ( redone in 1999) with carpet in the over sized living room and dining room. Double cathedral doors lead from the living room into a sunlight family room with walls of glass --a coal burning fireplace ( closed off ) flanked by built-in bookcases grace one wall. there are double sliding doors leading from this family area onto a glorious sun room overlooking the private landscaped rear yard. The kitchen area has white cabinetry and ceramic tile counter tops. There is also a separate breakfast room with an accent ceiling and double doors leading to an outside entrance. A full ceramic tile bath is also downstairs. There are 9 foot ceiling and molding throughout and solid wooden doors throughout. Upstairs is the master bedroom and bath with a sitting room, two other bedrooms with a ceramic tile bath between. Another extra large room is upstairs and can be used as an additional bedroom or an upstairs den / play room. Another ceramic tile bath upstairs makes a total of 4 full baths. There are hardwood floors throughout, excellent closet space with all but one being cedar lined. Another unusual feature in this home is an elevator. There is an excellent basement area as well providing plentiful storage space , workshop,etc. The home is located in a most desirable historical area of Opp, AL. There are 3300 sq. ft. of heated area and over 800 sq. ft. of unheated area. The exterior is frame with vinyl siding, large tile front porch, storm doors and windows. The lot is 87 x 179 feet. It is of outstanding workmanship and has been beautifully maintained.


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