1627 Schilling Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Take a tour of this beautiful Colonial-style home in the historic and quaint North Highlands neighborhood where you can enjoy ample walking paths, mature trees, and all of the outdoor offerings of Hamilton Park. Your tour will begin on the covered porch which boasts the impressive front door with original hardware. Inside you will find a generously sized living room with original hardwood floors, trim carpentry and showcasing a brick, wood-burning fireplace. While the trim work and casings remain original, the windows have been updated to vinyl wood grain to increase the efficiency of the home without compromising the aesthetic. Through the arched entryway, you will find a formal dining room with built-in shelving. This is located just off the kitchen which again perfectly balances 1930s charm with modern updates. The breakfast nook through the rear kitchen archway is the perfect place to start your morning with a cup of coffee. Upstairs you will find a foyer with built-in shelving intended for linens and bathroom storage. Take note of the vintage dresser in the bathroom which has been transformed into a functioning vanity with sink. Enjoy the picturesque views of the park from the East-facing bedrooms. The basement is home to a regularly maintained furnace (2017), new electric water heater, and laundry area. There is also ample workspace with workbenches included in the sale of the home. An original coal room on one end of the basement and original cellar on the other have both been converted to storage rooms. A 12 x 12 area has been finished in the basement complete with lighting and electrical outlets for an added living or hobby space separate from the rest of the home. Back upstairs, you can access the backyard where you will find the detached garage, a second storage shed, a gazebo, garden, and fire pit. The home is within a very short walking distance of playgrounds, pickleball and tennis courts, rolling fields, and a baseball diamond. Wells Street corridor is just a few minutes down Spring Street and offers dining options, shopping, and easy access to Downtown Fort Wayne. A brand new metal roof has been installed on the home and the garage with a transferable warranty.