1204 E University Ave

1204 E University Ave is listed for sale at $ 1,150,000. The Residential Single Family property has 3 bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom, 4360 square feet and was built in 1926. The lot size is 19166.4 Square feet. ##BR##If walls could talk, they would tell you how renowned local builder, C.S. Griffith, built his personal home right across the street from the fountain at Southwestern University and included a music room for his wife to entertain. How the McClain’s, a prominent family in Georgetown , fell in love with the spacious, open rooms and used them for storied parties.Only two other families have owned the home and have brought this historically significant home into the 21st century. Are you ready to become the next stewards of this gracious home? Do you love the luster of original Oak floors,dressed up details like glass door knobs,original french doors and crown molding, or a formal foyer to greet guests? Need a dining room that will easily seat 12 guests and boasts the original built-in china cabinet? This lovely home reflects the modern lifestyle of a busy family while showcasing the features of a signature Georgetown property. Original details like wallpaper, light fixtures and fireplaces were preserved when possible. Upstairs landing shows off the seasoned ship-lap wood walls, which could be exposed anywhere in the house. A side porch with jalousie windows makes a lovely garden room. A glassed-in sun room is currently a wonderful studio filled with natural light. The former sleeping porch off the primary suite is a cozy space to read or relax while looking over the huge backyard. You will love the dressing room/closet adjacent to the remodeled primary bathroom featuring marble tile and a slipper tub! Gather on the second floor balcony to capture a moonlit evening. The property extends back to the street behind it and offers an additional entrance and drive, plus plenty of space for a garage or pool. A true guest house which features a kitchen,living,bedroom and bath is currently being used as a home office and workout space. The prime location across from Southwestern University offers easy access to all that is offered on campus to the public as well as the Historic downtown square.