2221 Bonnycastle Ave, Louisville, KY 40205 | MLS# 1723274

Description

For the first time in over 40 years, this beloved 1920s Craftsman bungalow is being offered to the market by only the second owner. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of the Highlands’ architectural history. Set behind a classic covered wrap around front porch and framed by mature trees, the home welcomes you through its stained-glass entry door, hand-set with a striking tulip motif, a beautiful showpiece. Inside, the living room is anchored by a fireplace flanked by matching built-in glass-front bookcases and crowned with a coordinating stained-glass windows. Enjoy wide baseboards, and hardwood floors with inlaid detail borders flow throughout the main living areas, offering original details that is hard to find. A butler’s pantry connects the dining room to the kitchen, showcasing built-in glass-front cabinetry and a vintage stained-glass pendant light overhead. The kitchen itself retains its period charm with tile flooring and Mackintosh tile accents, and a period-style back door opening onto a screened-in porch overlooking the private backyard. Two bedrooms on the main level feature picture-rail molding and original wood doors and trim. Hall bathroom with mosaic black and white tile, with cast iron bathtub and a separate water closet. The upper level offers a peaceful primary retreat with vaulted ceilings, dormer windows, and two spacious walk-in closets with primary ensuite. Full basement with garage and alley-way access round out the house. Just moments from Cherokee Park and the shops and restaurants of Bardstown Road, this home allows a rare chance to own a fully intact Craftsman original in one of Louisville’s most sought-after neighborhoods.