$269,900

*OPEN HOUSE this Saturday, October 24th from 1-3pm!! *This home is eligible for 0% down conventional financing with no PMI and is also eligible for a grant to be used towards buyer's closing costs depending on buyer qualifications. *Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully maintained 1926 Colonial nestled on a spacious DOUBLE LOT with a massive detatched garage! *Brimming with historic character, this enchanting home showcases original refinished hardwood floors, glass doorknobs, graceful arched doorways, abundant natural light, and charming built-in cabinetry with closets throughout. *The updated & modern kitchen is great for entertaining featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, terra cotta tile flooring, a gas stove, butler's pantry, and beautiful glass-front built-ins. *The tiled bathroom preserves its classic mid-century character and offers access to a delightful airing porch. *An enclosed front porch provides the perfect setting to relax and enjoy peaceful park views and the neighborhood's winding, tree-lined streets. *French doors open to a lovely wooden deck with a custom iron canopy trellis, overlooking a private, beautifully landscaped backyard. *Discover your own "Secret Garden," complete with brick-lined flower, herb, and vegetable beds, stone garden borders, and a romantic wisteria-covered colonnade. *Wooden privacy fencing and multiple gates create a secluded outdoor retreat. *Adding exceptional versatility is the original 1926 garage, thoughtfully converted into a charming art studio or cigar room featuring French doors, skylight, newer windows, insulation, electricity, and a 2020 metal roof. *Two additional cedar-shake garden sheds, also with 2020 metal roofs, provide convenient storage. *A separate, oversized two-car garage built in 2008 offers soaring ceilings, a full second story for storage, dedicated driveway, separate 100-amp electrical service, concrete flooring, and flexible space for hobbies or projects. *A gated section of the driveway provides additional parking possibilities. *Additional highlights include a Rheem gas furnace, central air conditioning, replacement windows, vinyl siding, a 2020 water heater, a pristine unfinished basement with two workbenches, and a full attic with pull-down stair access. *Enjoy two neighborhood parks, nearby Pufferbelly Trail and Fort Wayne Trails connections, and easy access to downtown Fort Wayne, shopping and the Zoo!