1227 E RIDGEWOOD STREET

**DOWNTOWN ORLANDO DREAM HOME** **HISTORIC HOME -- CIRCA 1926** **SALTWATER POOL -- LARGE PRIVATE LOT** **NEARLY 3,400 SQFT OF FLEXIBLE LIVING SPACE** **HUGE 836 SQFT GARAGE (22x38)** **SOLID WOOD FLOORS** **INCREDIBLE WOOD TRIM DETAILS THROUGHOUT** **HVAC - 2020** **NEWER POOL EQUIPMENT** THE YEAR is 1926. The first transatlantic phone call was made from London to New York. Henry Ford announced the 40-hour work week as the Ford Model T was taking the nation by storm. Queen Elizabeth II and Marilyn Monroe entered the world. The first SAT was administered by the College Board. Recently ended World War I was still called "The Great War." The first “World Series” of professional football was played in Madison Square Garden. AND...this special home was born. Circa 1926, this incredible home is for lovers of all things historic & beautiful…& all things Downtown Orlando! Starting with great curb appeal, simple yet eye-catching landscaping & a large welcoming front porch, this stunning home sits on a premium oversized lot offering peace & privacy. Close to EVERYTHING…yet away from it all. On a quiet tree-lined brick street enjoy a home that is walking distance to some of downtown’s best restaurants, bars, cafes & parks, Lake Eola (four blocks), Thornton Park & MORE. LOADED with character & charm...yet equipped with modern updates & upgrades. Original & preserved wood flooring, crown molding & baseboards, custom door & window moldings, brick fireplace, solid wood doors with antique glass knobs, tongue-and-groove ceilings, elegant wooden staircase...for those who appreciate historic homes, this is a truly awe-inspiring property! Fantastic & FLEXIBLE floor plan…nearly 3,400 square feet of interior living space with multiple special spaces where you can define the way YOU live. The first floor features a large & separate front room (currently used as a living room), dining room or entry space, two separate large utility spaces (currently used as a pantry & library…options for office, den, school room or your creative use!) and huge open kitchen & dining/living area with vaulted ceiling and views & access to the beautiful pool & backyard area. The second floor features a large & separate den/office area (could be 4th bedroom), a large open loft space, two secondary bedrooms and the HUGE primary suite complete with ensuite bathroom with soaking tub & walk-in shower & bidet, dual walk-in closets and private balcony overlooking the backyard. The secondary bedrooms also contain an incredible enclosed balcony room (office, Peloton, nursery, playroom, etc)…again, more flexible space for your use & enjoyment! Large interior laundry room on the second floor...washer & dryer stay! THIS YARD. THIS YARD. Live the Florida lifestyle outdoors in this amazing & private backyard oasis featuring a wonderful SALTWATER private pool, TONS of yard space, large covered patio area and additional paver patio space. Newer pool equipment…pool motor (March 2023), canister (2022) & salt machine (2021). The pool includes a maintenance-free pool sweep & full child safety fence. Hardieboard siding for a long lasting & maintenance-free exterior. Beautiful brick driveway & walkways…with plenty of parking space. HUGE 2-car attached garage (22x38) with tall ceilings & oversized with expanded area for workshop & storage…great length for boat or trailer if desired! Possible conversion to living space. Zoned R-2. NO HOA...live without rules & restrictions. WELCOME HOME!