704 S Newport Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

This Hyde Park Victorian style home inspires with its distinctive lines, elegant woodwork, clipped gables and Queen Anne turret. Despite cosmetic needs, many systems are current. There is an inviting front porch, with foyer entrance to the house.The living room impresses with beautiful wainscoting, 9 foot coffered ceilings, a fireplace with ornate woodwork, built in bookcases and an original brass light fixture. The formal dining room has built in display shelves, an original brass light fixture, and a leaded glass china display case. There are picture rails throughout the house. The large kitchen has a dinning area, heart pine hardwood floors, dishwasher drawers, stainless-steel appliances, a wine rack, and two cooking areas; one side has a 6 gas burner Viking range and griddle and the other a electric range and grill. The heart pine stairs lead to 4 bedrooms that have painted heart pine under the carpet. The upstairs bedrooms have transom windows and two have built in dressing tables. There is a laundry room and hall that leads to the guest bedroom above the 2-car alley access garage. The buyer is to verify measures. The washhouse is plumbed, needs rehabilitation. Recent improvements include a 50 year life roof with hurricane braces, newer electric and plumbing and foundation replumbing/reinforment. In the master bath a leak was repaired which included the installing of concrete tiling and plumbing for a replacement tub: the seller offers a $900 tub credit. The house is located two blocks from Bayshore. Schools are Gorrie, Wilson and Plant.