CONTEMPORARY MARSH FRONT HOME

Welcome to 36 East Park Avenue where wide open vistas of the marsh and big blue sky are in the backyard and the beautiful contemporary home perfect for grownups who love to entertain friends and family. On a favorite street in a favorite North City neighborhood, this residence was designed and built by and for the general contractor/owner.

With an eye towards maximizing views and creating privacy, the reverse floorplan has living, dining, kitchen and guest quarters upstairs with master down. A wood stairway with carpeted treads and iron railings leads the way up to the gathering rooms and 2nd-story deck. 18″ tile and the vaulted ceiling adds an even loftier feel to the living room and the kitchen will make you reconsider dining out. A built-in cabinet keeps your media equipment out of sight when not in use. Open to the Florida room, you can incorporate the living room into an even larger space or keep it separate for more intimate gatherings. A stone fireplace by the wall of windows will make you long for cooler weather.

The rich cherry kitchen occupies three long walls with a generous island anchoring the center. Cool granite complements the wood and there’s enough workspace for a whole team of cooks. You’ll have to work to fill every cabinet and drawer so for once you have a place for everything and everything is in its place. Guest room and bath are tucked behind a frosted glass pocket door for privacy. Off the Florida room an open deck is ripe for coffee, cocktails and grilling and a stairway leads to patio and yard.

Downstairs the en-suite master defines personal retreat. Cherry floors, a wall of glass looking out to the marsh, a sitting alcove with built-in bench and an excellent master bath. Generously sized, there’s room for your micro-office and another media cabinet for movie night.

Step outside and find a very private fenced yard with pavered patio for sidelong sunrises and bird-watching. Make the move and start discovering the joy of uptown living.

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