SOLD / 5446 Girard Avenue South, Minneapolis

I don't want to say I begged to get this listing but I kind of did.  I couldn't help it, it's Southwest Minneapolis perfection.  I love working with homeowners as neurotic as myself who agonized over details and poured their blood, sweat and tears into their home.  The product they created through those sleepless nights and sacrificed weekends is unlike anything else in the neighborhood.  So many unique features that make this home easy on the eyes and easy to live in whether you are growing your family or looking for the simplicity of single story living.

Situated on an idyllic block in the Kenny neighborhood (3 blocks from Kenny Community School), 5446 Girard is walking distance to Starbucks, Kowalski's, Walgreens, Mac's Fish & Chips, Saguaro, Prima...do you need me to continue because I'm just getting started?  It's also walking distance to some of the most picturesque scenes of Minnehaha Creek and a mile walk to Lake Harriet.  In short, its location is ideal.

Tuck under garage.  If you are a Minnesotan living in Southwest Minneapolis, you undoubtedly know the challenges of living with a detached garage.  You've trudged your groceries through the snow, the rain and across literal skating rinks.  If you are a parent, you've upped the stakes while doing all of the above with an infant in a carseat in tow.

This tuck under garage is incredibly hard to find and the rare occasion you can find them often means a steep decline in or a lack of flat area in the yard.  The layout of this alley on Girard makes it possible to have both an incredible driveway (brand new in 2008) and an oversized yard (20 feet wider than a standard Minneapolis lot).  You also only have houses lining one side of the alley which cuts traffic in the alley in half.  Enter the fully remodeled lower level of the home through the garage entry - cozy, warm, covered and secure.  Inside, a family room perfect for entertaining awaits.

Inside you will find a fully remodeled home from top to bottom featuring high end finishes, incessant attention to detail and designer finishes throughout.  It's hard to talk about individual parts of the main level because the space flows with ease and openness.

The natural light (all new windows in 2008) filters in from all sides making the space feel expansive - but it's when you look up close that this home becomes truly special.

Careful attention was taken to preserve the original character and charm of the home while adding the modern conveniences of today's demanding buyer.

From the custom built-ins, individually sourced light fixtures, layered millwork, seamless color palette, whitewashed tongue & groove ceiling, preserved cove moulding and rich stained floors to that too perfect for words vintage sliding door - no stone has been left unturned.

My favorite detail hands down is the custom cast iron pipe foot rest for propping your feet on while enjoying your morning cuppa Joe.

Even the outdoor spaces are bursting with charm, like the custom window boxes and paver courtyard.

There are many homes in Southwest Minneapolis that have been remodeled, but very few of them manage to hit the marks like this one does.  A truly special place - thoughtfully curated - ready to be made home.

Want to see more?  Visit the MLS listing for 5446 Girard Avenue South, Minneapolis.  To arrange a showing, contact Sarah Schaffer at (612) 723-7636 or sarah@foxhomes.com.

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