Calling all craftsmen and people with vision! Welcome to 1559 Elm Street, this home located in the coveted Historic District and is within driving distance from the Housatonic River: features include 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths, with 1800sqft of livable space, and a large back yard. The first floor offers an open concept kitchen, dining room, and living room which features a fireplace. There is an additional room on the first floor which can be used as a bedroom, a breakfast nook, and a mud area which can be converted to a Laundry space. The exposed wooden beams encapsulate the time period in which the home was built, and can be enclosed. The property is registered by the State Historic Preservation Office and has a plaque located by the front entrance. This property is ready to be restored to its full potential. The interior can be renovated to suit the preferences of the owner and, exterior changes have to made in accordance within the Historic District Guidelines in order to preserve the characteristics necessary to classify the property as a historical home. Changes along the sides and back of the home can be made with prior approval and proper filing of changes submitted to the Commision, and must be outside of the scope of public view. Public view includes; sidewalks, roadways, and waterways. The seller is aware of issues with the flooring and the electrical system and, has acknowledged it in the price.The property will be sold in "As Is" condition The driveway needs to be repaired and, there are a few wooden shingles that require repair and paint. As such, the value of the property can be maximized once the necessary repairs have been made. and the seller will not be making any further concessions. . Property is registered by the State Historic Preservation Office, there are limitations to changes made to the exterior will require a "certificate of appropriateness" per Handbook guidelines. Property requires flood insurance due to proximity to the river There are exposed wooden beams which may not appeal to all buyers.Please be advised that there was prior termite damage to the floor joists which are exposed in the basement which was treated by the seller upon purchasing the property.
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