243 Lonsdale Ave

About this home

Located in Oakwood’s highly desired Golden Triangle, 243 Lonsdale Avenue is a 1931 brick Tudor Revival that has been thoughtfully updated while maintaining its original architectural details. Entering the home, you will find an elegant formal living room with gas log fireplace and original stone surround, stately crown molding, recessed art lighting, Visual Comfort sconces, and beautifully refinished original hardwood floors that continue throughout the first floor. An archway with rope detailing leads to the front sunroom with original diamond-paned casement windows protected with 3M film and exterior storm windows. New French doors open to a covered front porch with ceiling fan, custom railing, and retractable Phantom screens. From the living room, another archway leads to the centrally located dining room with recessed art lighting, crown molding, and Hunter Douglas plantation shutters. Located just off the dining room, the galley kitchen offers original full inset cabinetry, ceiling beams, a reverse osmosis water system, and an attached breakfast room with original built-in leaded glass cupboard. Also on the first floor are two bedrooms, one of which could serve as an office or TV room with custom built-in shelving. A remodeled full bath with classic subway tile, marble floor, and RH hardware completes this level. A spacious master bedroom with skylights, beams, ceiling fan, and an attached sitting area is located upstairs along with a second bedroom, both with walk-in closets and additional under-eave storage. Another remodeled full bath with subway tile, custom vanity with Cambria quartz countertop, plantation shutters, and RH hardware and a large hall linen closet complete the second floor. The partially finished basement with glass block windows and sump pump offers additional square footage along with the laundry and a remodeled half bath. Outside boasts landscaping by Grandma’s Gardens with easy to maintain perennials, Japanese maples, a paver entry with stone wall and charming iron gate, and a private backyard perfect for entertaining with a large paver patio, mature arborvitae hedge, and soothing fountain, all enhanced by lighting and a Rain Bird irrigation system. All appliances convey. Additional updates include double pane Eagle windows, solid wood interior doors with Bravura crystal glass knobs, downspouts and gutters with guards, two HVAC units, copper plumbing, rebuilt chimney, water softener, vinyl privacy fence, repoured driveway, new garage door and opener, and security system. This home is perfectly located only two blocks from 5-star award-winning schools and the local library; also close to local hospitals and shopping and convenient to downtown.