509 N Clarendon St

TOTAL TRANQUILITY is what you will feel inside & out of this thoughtfully restored & completely renovated home! The discerning buyer will appreciate the warmth, quality & detail everywhere in this very special home! The current owner's connection to nature, is the inspiration and essence throughout! You will marvel at the beautifully designed & custom built, eat-in Kirshman kitchen, including granite counters & eating bar, vaulted ceilings w/ skylights & much more! The second floor, totally renovated, offers two bedrooms, one with skylight, & features a luxurious bathroom you dream of with a soaking tub under the skylight & separate custom shower! Private yard and deck, your own oasis! For a truly healing experience, relax and nourish yourself in the custom built cedar sauna! This thoughtfully restored and renovated 1923 Bungalow in Kalamazoo Township awaits its next steward in this special turn key home. Whether you're a discerning buyer or casual home shopper, you will appreciate the warmth and attention to detail in this most unique home. Clean, stylish and move in ready! It showcases original golden oak floors and moldings (all restored). As kitchens have evolved, so has this beautifully designed and custom built, eat-in Kirshman kitchen. Included are many hidden gems, full height granite, vaulted ceilings w/ skylights, SS appliances and under cabinet lighting. French doors facing west invite beautiful sunsets inside! Relax and enjoy gatherings with friends and family out on the spacious deck around the firepit! Cooking out will be a a regular lifestyle with all this back yard has to offer! For a truly healing experience, included is a custom built cedar sauna perfectly placed and equipped for at home relaxation and nourishment. This quaint, fenced in backyard has it all, an 8' privacy fence, new and established plantings! You can also relax with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and enjoy sunrises and bug free summer nights on the inviting glassed porch! The main floor is an open concept with stunning 9'5" ceilings. It includes a dining room, fireplace room and tv room. All are tastefully coordinated and capture abundant light. The living room fireplace is stone and was reimagined and with it the wood stove (and electric blower) were added along with a new chimney liner, tasteful cultured stone and a custom built, black walnut mantle. The dining room offers an abundance of room for your special dinner parties or just everyday casual dining! A beautiful wooden corner hutch displays all your collectibles! The main floor bathroom has two artistic, ceramic vessel sinks, both locally made, unique and set atop a custom built, primitive style pine wood vanity. Tall ceilings, natural Limestone tile and walk in double shower w/ tall, glass shower enclosure. The first floor has blown in insulation and original windows (restored)in great condition and have 3 track storm windows. The second floor was renovated in 2014. Bathing in this slipper style clawfoot bathtub, under the starlight, is but one way that this space soothes the soul. Every fixture, to include the sinks and tub, are vintage style Signature Hardware. There are two sinks nestled perfectly into some very old and repurposed wood. A stylish custom subway tile shower enclosure shows off exposed plumbing fixtures. Most unique are the 2 original windows retaining their integrity. Other stunning features are the vaulted ceilings, 2, 4"x4" west facing skylights, the original, old growth Douglas fir Pine floors and an exposed brick chimney. Heritage Co. and Pottery Barn light fixtures throughout.. Lots of charming sconces. Plaster walls, spray foam insulation and Pella windows make this space tight, warm and very sound proof. (Formerly used as Airbnb-upstairs) The main upstairs bedroom is one you will never want to leave! Very spacious, with vaulted ceilings, and with the bed tucked under the skylight, you will love being so cozy and comfy! The closet is a generous open walk-in that can accommodate all your clothes and accessories! The second upstairs bedroom also offer nice closet space and double windows for nice fresh air! This basement is very clean and finished creatively and tastefully to be thoroughly enjoyed as an additional living space. The basement has glass block windows all around with great natural light, as well as 7'7" tall ceilings, 2 dedicated storage rooms, a workshop with built in workbench, a large space for laundry with hookups and a surprising natural slate shower enclosure. There is plenty of space to expand this into a half bath or full bath, whatever you prefer! This is not your ordinary home! Every room you enter, everywhere you look, this home is amazingly and beautifully crafted and designed! It's not just a home.....it is an experience filled with peace and tranquility, both inside and out! 220V exterior outlet for electric car charging. Kalamazoo Promise Schools! Waling distance to K College, WMU, restaurants & downtown! Minutes to highways and shopping!