420 Melville Ave

Beautiful light filled home completely remodeled to perfection for elegant, and efficient modern living in the quiet and friendly University City neighborhood of Ames Place. This Craftsman house charms with the signature large stone porch and cross gabled roof, along with a stone carriage portico (Porte Cochere) highlighting the charm of yesteryear. The spacious porch offering secluded extended living spaces with multiple seating options turns back time while providing a gentle transition between the outside world and cozy spaces inside. This home was re-designed with quality and care while maintaining the grandeur of a century home. The sophisticated, renovated upscale kitchen with stainless steel appliances (including a 48" large commercial style gas range with two ovens), maximizes utility and function. The added first floor laundry room with 7 built-in laundry bins, and a floor to ceiling cabinetry surround reflects the up-scaled efficiency inherent in this home's recent remodels. The elegant new bathrooms are designed with crisp, clean lines. The basement offers additional living space with full sized windows and a modern 100 sq ft bathroom. Abundant cabinets and creative storage solutions are built-in throughout this home. Within the last 10 years updates include: new plumbing & sewer lateral, new electrical, 51 new energy efficient windows & 12 glass block windows, new water heater, new roof, new gutter, new fascia and soffit, custom designed / walk-in closets, and refinished hardwood floors. Walk-able to restaurants, stores, libraries and Forest Park. Adjacent to Washington University and steps from the University City Loop.