911 N Riverside Ave

3451 s.f. home has a multitude of fabulous features but the most important one is the best location in town! This 5 BR, 3.5 bath 2 story is just north of the city along the Golden Mile across from the St. Clair River. It is also sitting on a lot that is 139 x 303 on the 4 lane wide avenue with a circular drive for guest parking. The ambiance is decidedly New England with a wood exterior and salt box colonial design. There was a major update done in 1998-99 with additions to both sides of the home. You enter a spacious foyer with one bright feature, an open staircase with 2 windows going up the stairs throwing wonderful light into this space. The LR includes a charming bay window and a natural fireplace. On the end of the room are a set of French doors that lead to the den/office which has an outside entrance and a wall of windows overlooking the avenue and built in bookcases. The formal dining room is behind the living room and though not large, it is very charming. To the south of this room the hall leads to the kitchen as does the foyer. Kitchen includes gorgeous planked maple floors, Shaker cabinets in maple with corian counters and either antique or wood clad appliances. This kitchen has a delightful buffet style cabinet with countertop eating area and this space is open to the incredible family room with the maple floors continued here. This room has 3 sides of windows with one door wall leading to the large semi circular paver patio for entertaining. One the other side of the dining room is the location of the fabulous huge master suite. It features another door wall to a nice size deck and his and her closets on the hall connecting this space to the den/office. The attached master bath has a Jacuzzi tub, a separate tile shower, a pedestal sink that copies the old classics and ceramic tile throughout. Upstairs you will find 4 BR, one in each corner, with full baths between each of the sets of bedrooms. There is a full basement partially finished into a rec room with another fireplace in this space. Mechanicals have been updated. The 3.5 car detached garage helps provide privacy and has a full set of stairs to the unfinished storage room up. You will love the size of the rear yard and the electronic fence for your pets is installed in the rear yard and part of the front as well. This home offers an incredible opportunity for buyers to acquire a classic home in a fantastic location!