2728 Providence Street $479,000

QUAINT UPDATED BUNGALOW. DEAN PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT. Originally built in 1915, this charming historical register home was just the second home built in the original Dean Park. Now fully updated and expanded, it offers 3BBR/2BA including a huge primary bedroom suite, a classic wrap-around front porch and a sprawling 140" X 87' oversize lot, filled with mature trees. The front and two side porches invite you to enjoy the tranquil environment. Paver-stone walked leads up to the pillared porch. A privacy fence encloses a large paver-stone patio, creating your own Shangri-La in the heart of the city. The home was affected by the hurricanes, but remediation preserved the charm of the original woodwork and brickwork, including a fireplace in the entry room with a mantle created from a single piece of wood. Original historic home includes the formal entry room, dining room, two bedrooms, kitchen and bath, both now fully updated. A major 2005 expansion added a gathering/family room, the new primary bedroom, a laundry room and attached garage. The bedroom has 2 walk-in closets. comfortable sitting area and beautifully updated ensuite bath. The kitchen has plenty of wooden cabinets with granite countertops. Buyers will receive a $5000 appliance package so you can get precisely the make and models you want. It is conveniently located between the formal dining room and the gathering room, making the home ideal for entertaining, inside or out. The garage has alley-access and a bright workshop area, perfect for people who tinker or garden. Plenty of parking, hidden from the entertainment patio by the privacy fence. Stroll the quiet pet-friendly streets to absorb the historic envelope of Dean Park. Add a few steps to reach the downtown Ft. Myers River District with its plethora of restaurant and entertainment choices, plus a riverfront park that is both tranquil and vibrant. Motivated sellers. Priced well below competition. Yours to enjoy.

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