6015 Quail Street

Description

Vintage home in historic Melrose, Florida! Original brick sidewalk leading up to a Craftsman-style home built in 1926 at the corner of Quail and Park Streets. Classic high ceilings, original (gorgeous) wooden floors throughout, a working brick fireplace, classic chandeliers and french doors with glass knobs are just a few of the special features in this home. A remodeled kitchen and screened porch additions with pine floors were added mid-1990s. The current configuration of a 2/1 could very easily become a 3/2, considering the two carpeted bonus rooms. Other features include a metal roof, large outbuilding/garage, original double-hung windows with rippled glass, built-in cabinets in the dining room, a large fenced in yard (great for children/pets), the corner lot has paved roads on each side, a fabulous claw-foot tub on the bathroom, and an abundance of charm. Step back into another era where time and town seem to have stood still. Come take a walk around the heart of this historic, quiet neighborhood. Visit Melrose Bay Park, the only public beach on the 6,000 acre Lake Sante Fe, only two blocks from this historic home. Put in a small john boat at the boat landing, also only 4 blocks from this historic home, or use one of the other two nearby boat ramps to access Lake Santa Fe. Skiing, swimming, fishing, wake boarding, paddle boarding --- all within reach. Melrose is known for its rich cultural community vibe " art in a variety of mediums, music, crafts, and locally-grown produce at the weekly farmers market in Heritage Park. Melrose is a one-traffic-light town but has it all: doctors, lawyers, dentists, senior center, shopping, art galleries, music events with vendors, and more. Melrose has a convenient location: 20 minutes from Gainesville, 20 minutes from Palatka, 30 minutes from Ocala, 45 minutes from the east coast. Check out why so many are seeking a different way of life such as can be found in Melrose. Showings are easy! Possible owner financing.