I got an unexpected surprise when I stepped into this home for the first time.  From the curb, I thought I would see a typical cottage-style home, with small rooms and wood paneling.  Instead, what I saw was an artistic vision.  A few years ago, the owner moved into this home, and decided to make it unique.  He took out the walls, raised the ceilings, and opened up the floor plan.  And, in my humble opinion, the results are astounding.

As you enter the front door, you are greeted by a large family room that opens into  an area the owner uses as a breakfast nook.  In the middle of the space, a stairway leads up to a lofty attic bedroom. I thought out loud,  "How cool!"   The tiled floors and white walls also give the home a breezy feel.  My favorite part of the breakfast nook is the light fixture because it lends such a warmth to the area.

On the other side of the family room is a sitting room, which would make a great formal dining area, or perhaps an extended kitchen.  Take notice that this room also has access to the central staircase.  This room holds many possibilities, and perhaps that's why I like it so much.  I can envision opening up the kitchen wall and making this room an elegant dining area.  Or, turn it into a library. In any case, the palette is yours to color.

Next, we step into the kitchen.  With plenty of natural light and a view of the large backyard, this kitchen could host some delicious meals.  opposite the counters is a hutch for dishes, but again, let your creativity run wild.  Imagine installing counters on that side as well, and creating a gorgeous galley kitchen.  The retro red stove stays, and the owner has all of the papers for it. Tiled floors make for easy cleanup and also keep the floors feeling cool.

Off of the kitchen is the bathroom.  Again, the floors are tiled, as is the shower.  With plenty of sunshine and warm colors, you'll have a happy disposition to start every morning.

Also downstairs are two bedrooms.  At present, the owner uses this room as an office. A friend of his painted the walls with a tropical mural to make every day feel like an escape.  On the opposite wall of this room is a custom cabinet and plenty of room for a sitting/reading area.  Of course, for a family, this room could be used as a bedroom, or even a play room.  It has plenty of space and gorgeous natural light, so anything goes in this room.

Perhaps my favorite space in the house is the lofty attic.  Right now this space is used as a bedroom, but I can see it having great possibility as a den or play area.  What you can't see in this picture is the attached, unfinished room.  With a little imagination and elbow grease, the remainder of the attic could be transformed into a bathroom, creating a gorgeous guest suite.

All in all, I like this house because of its character and potential.  If you are looking for a house with an artistic feel and plenty of room to make it your own, then 600 E. Belmont is the home for you.  If you would like to take a visual tour of the home to see more pictures, CLICK HERE.  For more information, or to arrange a showing, call me, Phil,  at 850-380-7360.