813 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404

Great location and motivated sellers! Darling 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage built in 1900 on iconic Kirkwood Ave. just blocks from the Square and the best of everything Bloomington has to offer. Restaurants, bars, shops, breweries, IU campus, and Switchyard Park are minutes away. From the moment you pass the porch swing and enter through the gorgeous front door, you'll be charmed by the hardwood floors and gas fireplace. This immaculate home has been lovingly maintained and boasts many updates including stainless steel appliances, hot water heater in 2021, keyless entry, smart WiFi thermostat, and more. You'll enjoy preparing meals in the gorgeous kitchen with vintage Yorktown cabinets and ceramic farmhouse sink. Take a soak in the restored claw-foot tub. Get to work in the office alcove adjoining the laundry room. Relax in the new patio area and grill out in the spacious backyard. There is a detached garage and shed with tons of storage and off-street parking in driveway for 2 cars. All appliances included plus washer and dryer. Hot tub is negotiable. Also included is a one-of-a-kind coffee table book with photo history of Kirkwood Avenue that chronicles the gateway to IU over the past 140 years. This property is currently a successful short-term rental (~$30,000/year). Can be sold as a furnished, turnkey business with bookings through Sept 11. The current property manager is an experienced, highly-rated Superhost and would gladly continue managing the properties if buyer prefers a hassle-free, seamless transition with the lucrative IU football and basketball seasons fast approaching. Don't miss out on this downtown charmer. It won't last long!