1506 Kensington Ave is just a hop, skip and jump from everything Midwood!  You’ll be hard pressed to find a better location in Charlotte.   Historic Midwood is one of Charlotte’s most popular neighborhoods filled with shops, restaurants and bars.  It also is only a few minutes to uptown.

Cottage Charm

Originally built in the 50’s as apartments they were converted to condos in the 90’s.  They All got new , roofs and new  mechanicals including HVAC and electrical upgrades at that time.  They also got new kitchens, washer/dryer connections and renovated baths.  But some have had even further improvements over the years.  Currently listed by Savvy + Co. Real Estate, 1516 Kensington Ave. is situated in one of the perfect spots on the block.  Right between historic Pecan and Thomas Ave. this unit is surrounded by adorable craftsman bungalows.

1506 Kensignton has been upgraded with beautiful granite countertops, additional pantry cabinetry and a cute gas fireplace.  The best thing about this home is the large private outdoor space.

The private patio

With it’s stacked stone planters and beautiful slate patio this privacy fenced area is perfect for entertaining all your friends.  ”This is why we love this place,” the current owner Heather said. “Jim laid the stone and put in special butterfly tiles.  It’s the perfect size.”   Large enough to hold a grill, a big table, benches and still have great sunbathing room for their new baby, Isa the dog.   “We also love the hardwood floors, that was a big selling point, when we bought.”

But when asked what was they main reason they picked this condo over all the other ones, Heather is quick to say “The Location! Midwood. We walk to dinner, the bars and ride our bikes to the grocery store. ”  And Isa mentioned, after catching up on her suntan, she loves to go for ice cream at the Dairy Queen.

Living Room with Hardwoods

Kitchen with Granite

Master Bedroom

Dreaming of the Simply Life?  This adorable cottage in Charlotte’s Oakhurst neighborhood is just what you have been looking for.

Relax in the shade.

Walking down Pierson Drive it is hard to tell you are just minutes from bustling center city Charlotte.  Oakhurst, with it’s winding roads, cute cottages, and scattered vegetable gardens is sort of a “time stood still” pocket of Charlotte.   511 Pierson,  will be on your left after you pass the long standing rock neighborhood markers.  To the right of the house there is still a large lot where cows crazed not too long ago.  The old dairy shed is still standing down the hill.

Relax on the front porch of this charming 1940’s home.

Living Room

The house has a large living room filled with light from the large windows on three sides.  The fireplace has the original mantel and there are beautiful hardwood floors.  A graceful arch leads into the dining room.

The dining room leads to the remodeled kitchen.  Maplecabinets and new countertops where added just a few years ago.  At that time new electric was run to the all of the kitchen, and the large utility room .  The utility room houses the washer and dryer connection and has room for lots of storage.

The kitchen was opened to a third bedroom making it a perfect keeping room or home office space.

Kitchen

There are two bedrooms in this Oakhurst cutie, one on the front of the house an done on the back.  All of the house has hardwood floors.  The bathroom has a newer tile floor but in keeping with the vintage charm.

Points of Interest:

• Hardwood Floors
• Newer Roof
• New Workshop/Shed
• Updated Electrical Service
• New Plumbing to the street
  

  Deck and Shed

Stylish Townhomes

Kensington Square was built in 2001 by Tuscan Development.  These townhomesKensington Square Townhouseprovide a combination of unique features that are not easy to find in Midwood.  Being a townhome, you have your own entrance, and outdoor space.  You also have all the features of newer construction,  9 foot ceilings, open concept floorplan and two and a half baths! (Very hard to find in Midwood)   The floor plan is perfect for room mates with each upstairs bedroom having it’s own ensuite bath.

1559 Pecan Ave.  has been updated with new bamboo floors throughout the living Bamboo Floors, fresh paint and high ceilings.  The kitchen has a new tile floor and the backsplash is also beautiful custom tile.  All the appliances remain with this townhome, including the washer and dryer. The entry features an arch topped window that lets in lots of light.

Bamboo floors, high ceilings and lots of light.

Upstairs you have two bedrooms each with it’s own bath.  The master faces the green area and has a private balcony which is perfect for lazy afternoon book reading.  The master bath features a soaking tub and plenty of storage.

This unit sits back from the street and looks out to the common area and trees behind the complex.  Great for pet owners, a blanket of grass is right out your front door.

There is lots of parking in the private lot or on Pecan Ave.  The complex is well lit and has a center sidewalk  lined with trees between the buildings.  There is also a common BBQ area.

This condo is priced under $200,000! What a price for this super location.