700 W Cherry St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Look at this meticulously restored bungalow in the historic area of Carbondale! This lovely home won the 2013 City Historic Preservation Award and was featured in the Southern Illinoisan after undergoing a renovation that involved matching paint to the original colors, finding light fixtures, toilet, bath and sink replacements from torn down hotels, restoring beautiful wood details. The 2012 renovation included the previously added on kitchen with granite counters, an eating nook with a view, which also also has its own entrance and deck as well as paint throughout, refinishing the of the oak floors, installation of high quality vinyl flooring, complete remodeling of the two full bathrooms, re-wiring and re-plumbing the entire house, a new roof, a new Trane heating system and enclosing the backyard with a fence. The new master bedroom at the rear of the home features a large amount of closet space and its own full bathroom, its own entrance and deck. A nearby bedroom can either be a baby bedroom, study or just part of the suite. This section of the home can be cut off and rented. The home has a flexible design and can have 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms, depending on the owner. The backyard is large with huge walnut trees, garden area and plenty of private space, all surrounded by a dog ready fence. The garage is wired and with a new roof. The washer, dryer, refer and water heater are nearly new. Also, the buyer of the house will qualify for the $5,000 city rental conversion grant.