This charming century home in Fords, offers timeless appeal with a classic brick and siding exterior, reflecting Colonial Revival architectural influences. Built in the early 1900s, the house has been thoughtfully updated, featuring an open, bright interior with hardwood floors and large windows. The spacious 4-bedroom layout includes a finished basement with a recreation room and wet bar, ideal for modern living and entertaining. Outside, the oversized fenced yard, deck, pool deck, and detached garage enhance its appeal. Priced at $500,000, this move-in-ready home blends historic charm with contemporary comfort in a quiet neighborhood near highways, schools, and shopping.
Entryway Detail
Natural light floods the space through a row of wide, multi-pane windows framed by simple off-white curtains that contrast softly with the muted blue-gray walls. The rich, dark wood entry door is intricately carved with geometric and floral patterns, adding a touch of historic charm. The warm-toned wood flooring complements the door while providing a cohesive base. A small checkered gray rug lies just inside the door, inviting warmth and comfort. Minimalistic wall decor, including a cross and a small wooden frame, adds a personal yet subtle touch, enhancing the room’s quiet, welcoming ambiance.
Living Room Details
Spacious living room with warm, rustic wooden flooring extending through the area, creating an inviting atmosphere. Walls painted in a soft blue-gray tone, contrasting subtly with the warm brown accent wall near the kitchen entrance. Three large windows draped with simple white curtains allow natural light to brighten the space. A ceiling fan with integrated lights adds practicality and comfort. The stairway, visible at the back, has white-painted railings with a wooden handrail, blending modern and classic design elements. The layout flows seamlessly into an adjacent kitchen area, contributing to an open-plan feel.
Living Room and Dining Area
Spacious living area highlighted by warm-toned laminate wood flooring extending seamlessly into an adjacent dining space. Soft blue-gray walls complement the light wood floor, creating a calm, neutral palette. Large front windows with simple off-white curtains invite ample natural light, enhancing the openness of the room. White ceiling fans with light fixtures offer overhead illumination and ventilation. The dining nook is defined by beige walls, giving a subtle contrast while maintaining harmony. Traditional wooden door adds character to the space. Baseboard heaters line the perimeter, blending functionality with the room’s clean aesthetic.
Kitchen and Dining Area
Wooden laminate flooring runs throughout the space, contrasting with the light tan walls. A classic wooden china cabinet with glass doors and ornate brass handles stands against one wall, adding a traditional touch. Adjacent is a doorway leading to another room with lighter walls and a dark wardrobe visible. The kitchen area features cream-colored cabinetry with raised panel doors and metallic handles, paired with granite countertops and backsplash in earth tones. Stainless steel appliances, including a microwave and range, add modernity. A wooden stool peeks into the frame, suggesting a small seating or breakfast area. Baseboard heating runs along the lower wall beneath a white-trimmed window.
Dining Area Detail
The space displays a clean, simple dining area with warm, honey-toned laminate flooring that reflects natural light. Walls are painted in a muted olive shade, creating a calm, neutral backdrop. A single window with white vertical blinds offers symmetrical balance and a view outside. The room is anchored by a large, traditional wooden china cabinet with ornate crown molding and glass doors, resting on red caster wheels for mobility. Adjacent walls and ceilings are unadorned except for a flush-mount ceiling fixture, contributing to the room’s unobtrusive and practical design. The room opens into adjacent living and kitchen spaces, highlighted by a blue-gray wall visible through the left doorway.
Empty Bedroom Corner
Cozy bedroom corner with light gray panel walls and warm wood laminate flooring. Two sets of double-hung windows on adjacent walls allow ample natural light to enter, framed by simple black curtains tied back neatly. A ceiling fan with four blades and warm lighting provides overhead illumination and airflow. White baseboard heating runs along the bottom of the walls, blending subtly with the baseboards. The room’s minimalist aesthetic and neutral color palette offer a blank canvas ideal for personalized décor or furniture arrangement, emphasizing clean lines and a functional layout.
Kitchen Island and Cabinets
White raised-panel cabinetry lines one wall, topped with a speckled brown granite countertop and matching backsplash that extend to the kitchen island. Stainless steel appliances include a stove and an over-the-range microwave, which contrast subtly with the warm tones of the granite and light beige walls. The flooring is a muted wood plank design, complementing the neutral color palette. A modern sink with a chrome faucet sits beneath a window area, providing natural light. The kitchen island offers additional workspace and storage, while a mounted TV is visible on the opposite wall, indicating a blend of traditional and contemporary elements.
Kitchen Interior
The kitchen is arranged in a galley style, featuring a central island with a granite countertop that matches the surrounding counters and backsplash. Cabinets are painted in a creamy off-white shade with simple paneling and modern silver handles, contrasting with the black stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. The walls are painted in light beige tones, harmonizing with the warm wood-toned laminate flooring. A small flat-screen TV is mounted on the far wall, positioned for easy viewing. The room’s lighting comes from a large ceiling fixture, ensuring brightness in the workspace.
Kitchen Interior and Island
The kitchen displays a neutral color palette with beige walls and cream cabinetry accented by sleek silver hardware. Granite countertops with a warm tone extend across counters and a central island, which offers additional storage with drawers and cabinets. The flooring is a light wood laminate, complementing the warm tones of the countertops. Stainless steel appliances, including a large French door refrigerator with bottom freezer and an electric stove, add a modern touch. A glass-front cabinet door presents a subtle decorative feature. A small wall-mounted TV and a round white clock adorn the far wall, overlooking two wooden bar stools near a doorway leading to another room.
Kitchen Island and Cabinetry
White cabinetry with detailed paneling lines the kitchen walls and island, reflecting a classic yet fresh aesthetic. The granite countertops and matching backsplash introduce warm gold and brown tones, complementing the neutral beige walls. Stainless steel appliances, including a sleek refrigerator, add a modern touch. The kitchen opens into an adjoining room with hardwood flooring and large windows, allowing natural light to brighten the space. Light-colored wood laminate flooring extends through the kitchen, balancing the room’s warmth while light fixtures overhead provide ample illumination. A frosted glass door adds character and privacy.
Bathroom Sink and Toilet
The space displays a compact bathroom corner with beige walls contrasting against white fixtures. A white vanity with paneled cabinet doors supports a sink featuring a chrome faucet. Above it hangs a simple rectangular mirror, reflecting the adjacent window’s white wood blinds. The window’s valance curtain sports a traditional patterned fabric in warm red and gold hues, adding a hint of classic charm. A white ceramic toilet sits nearby, complemented by white towel bars fixed to the walls. The overall design is practical and modest, blending functionality with subtle traditional accents.
Small Bedroom Corner
Two adjacent beige walls meet at a corner containing two large, white-trimmed windows that bring in natural light and display outdoor greenery and an industrial metal structure outside. The ceiling consists of white acoustic tiles arranged in a grid, with a modest dome light fixture mounted centrally. The floor is covered with a neutral, tightly woven carpet. White baseboards run along the bottom of the walls, where there is a white baseboard heater under one window. Simple black rods above each window suggest potential for hanging curtains, enhancing the room’s straightforward, utilitarian feel.
Hallway with Wood Doors
A narrow hallway painted in a soft beige tone with white trim lining door frames and baseboards. The floor consists of polished wood laminate with natural grain patterns, creating warmth against the simple wall colors. Three wooden interior doors with brass knobs are visible, featuring a mid-century modern appearance with a smooth finish and subtle wood grain. Ceiling access is provided by a white panel door with a smoke detector mounted nearby. The left door is ajar, revealing a glimpse of a room with carpet and a tall lamp, adding a cozy touch beyond the hallway’s clean, functional aesthetic.
Bathroom with Tub and Storage
The bathroom presents a compact, functional design with a white bathtub and shower combination, including built-in ledges and a flexible hand shower fixture. Walls above the tub are painted a deep charcoal gray, contrasting with large, marble-effect white tiles covering the lower half of the surrounding walls. Natural light filters in through a small window with white trim, offering a view of neighboring structures. A white storage cabinet stands adjacent to the toilet, providing ample space for toiletries and essentials. The floor covering is a subtle patterned rug adding a touch of softness and warmth to the otherwise sleek and clean aesthetic.
Bathroom Vanity Area
A compact bathroom corner with a beige stone countertop holding an undermount white sink complemented by a matte black faucet. Walls are covered halfway in large white tiles with subtle gray veining, transitioning into a dark gray-painted upper section. An oval black-framed mirror hangs above the sink, adding a classic touch. Two black metal towel rings are mounted on the gray wall next to the mirror. A window with white trim and a roller shade lets in natural light, balancing the darker walls and providing an airy feel. The design blends modern fixtures with traditional color contrasts.
Simple Bedroom Corner
Neutral gray walls wrap around this modest bedroom space, contrasted by white window and baseboard trim that adds clear definition. Two sets of double-hung windows allow natural light to brighten the room and offer views of neighboring homes and greenery. A ceiling fan with three light bulbs hangs from the white ceiling, providing both illumination and ventilation. The beige carpet shows wear and a noticeable discoloration, hinting at years of use. The room presents a simple, utilitarian aesthetic with an emphasis on function rather than decorative elements or historic details.
Bedroom Interior
Neutral beige carpeting covers the floor with a noticeable wear patch near the center. The walls are painted in a muted gray tone, giving the room a modern yet subdued atmosphere. Three large windows on one wall allow ample natural light, showcasing lush greenery outside. Opposite the windows, a single smaller window adds balance to the space. White baseboard heating and trim contrast with the gray walls, while a ceiling fan with light fixtures hangs centrally, providing both illumination and air circulation. A small closet opening with no door is visible, enhancing the room’s functional layout.
Bedroom Corner
The bedroom is painted a warm ochre tone, complementing the soft gray carpet flooring. A dark leather upholstered bed with a matching bench at its foot anchors the space. Nearby, a sturdy wooden dresser with a deep brown finish provides storage and supports a wall-mounted flat-screen television on a swivel bracket for flexible viewing. To the left, a wooden nightstand holds a lamp with a cream shade, creating cozy lighting. A modest window framed by sheer beige curtains allows natural light into the room, balancing the earthy wall color with a subtle brightness.
Basement Bar and Office
Spacious basement with a combination of carpeted flooring and tiled area near a built-in bar, which includes a wooden countertop and three metal bar stools with cushioned seats. The walls are painted in a soft gray tone that complements the neutral carpet. Ceiling lighting is recessed, providing ample but unobtrusive illumination. A small office setup with a wooden desk, white office chair, printer, and bookshelf is tucked into one corner, accented with a dark curtain. Structural support columns are painted white, matching the ceiling, and the overall aesthetic is clean, functional, and cozy with a retro feel from the bar cabinetry.
Basement Bar Area
A spacious finished basement with a built-in bar occupies the corner, featuring dark wood cabinetry and a matching bar counter with a tile base. Four bar stools, two metallic and two with cushioned seats, are arranged along the bar. The room has light gray walls and ceiling with recessed ceiling lights providing bright illumination. The floor is carpeted except the tiled area directly around the bar. White support columns and two closed white doors are along the left wall. A staircase with a wooden handrail leads upstairs, adjacent to a wooden-framed glass door, adding a warm contrast to the neutral tones.
Basement Bar Area
A compact bar set up in a basement space with a warm, brown wood aesthetic dominates the scene. The bar counter and upper cabinets share a richly grained wood finish, contrasted by the light gray walls. The floor is tiled in a neutral beige, complementing the overall warm and muted palette. Four bar stools create a casual seating area; two with metal backs and cushioned seats, two with wooden tops on metal bases without backs. To the right, a reddish wood door with glass panes leads up a small set of steps, adding character and functionality to the space. The lighting is recessed and subdued.
Basement Bathroom and Adjacent Room
The scene shows a small basement bathroom with an off-white toilet positioned against light beige walls featuring a marbled texture. The floor is covered with white tiles, some with decorative accents. Next to the bathroom is a larger adjoining room carpeted in a neutral beige tone. The adjoining room has light gray walls and multiple recessed ceiling lights providing bright illumination. A small rectangular basement window allows natural light in. The wooden door separating the spaces has a rustic finish and a brass doorknob. A distinct black and brown beaded curtain hangs at the bathroom entrance, adding a vintage touch.
Basement Laundry Area
Concrete cinder block walls create a raw, utilitarian backdrop for this basement laundry space. An exposed ceiling with visible wooden beams and pipes adds to the industrial aesthetic, while a single hanging bulb provides modest lighting. A white utility sink with a flexible faucet hose sits adjacent to a modern white front-loading washer and a top-loading dryer. A white plastic laundry basket rests atop the washer, combining function with simplicity. A small curtained window offers minimal natural light, and a red rug on the concrete floor adds a subtle pop of color to the otherwise neutral and practical area.
Listing Agent: Joseph Garcia of RE/MAX SELECT via Zillow