Farmhouse meets the city in this charming traditional South Side home! With an open floor plan designed for modern living, this home seamlessly blends history with today's style. The first floor hosts meticulously preserved, recently refinished original hardwood floors; naked masonry throughout multiple walls; & an exposed staircase with new custom handrail separating the spacious living & dining rooms. The adorable, updated kitchen offers stainless appliances; ample countertop & cabinet space, including built-in butcher block cutting board; double bowl sink; new hardware; & breakfast/coffee bar stool seating as well as an eat-in area for a table, where you can gaze out the window while noshing or working. What you'll see from this window is a gorgeous view of the huge yard, which is perfect for gardening & entertaining. It is fully fenced; has built-in gardening beds; a crab apple tree; a patio area with wooden bench & table; & a large raised deck, which can accommodate as much patio furniture as you desire! One hugely important feature of this home is the first floor FULL bathroom with shower, which makes the home totally accessible for all guests. The second floor has two sizable bedrooms & a completely just-renovated full bathroom with tub & heated towel rack. On the third floor, you'll find the cutest bonus room, which can be functionally utilized in many ways: as an extra bedroom, office, art or yoga studio, storage, etc. Fresh paint throughout the home -- both interior & exterior -- livens the already bright & sunny living space. Ceiling fans throughout will keep you cool, & numerous decorative fireplaces with intricately tiled hearths add to the personality of this appealing abode. The roof is just 3 years new, & everything else throughout the home, both cosmetic & mechanical, has been maintained with the utmost care. Basement is cavernous & ideal for storage. Plenty of street parking. The location, in Pittsburgh's famed South Side, cannot be matched! Mere moments from the 10th St. bridge, & steps from Carson St., yet several blocks removed from the hustle & bustle; the area is walkable, drivable, bikable, & perfect for those who prefer public transport. In 5 to 15 minutes you can be in all of the following areas: Downtown, Duquesne University; Oakland, UPMC, & University of Pittsburgh; North Shore & both stadiums, Rivers Casino; Strip District; Lawrenceville; Station Square; Mount Washington. Walk or bike along the Monongahela River via the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, check out Riverfront Park, or stroll to one of E. Carson St.'s many eclectic coffee shops, eateries, record stores, & more. Phipps Conservatory, the Carnegie Museums, & Pittsburgh's East End are all easy drives away; as are main thoroughfares I-279 & I-376. 103 S. 11th St. is the most unique home, which you won't want to miss.
