79 W Cypress Street

Description

Amazing Craftsman Bungalow w/detached Guest house and sparkling pool on a huge lot in Willo Historic District! A vaulted wraparound porch welcomes you to J & M Tharpe house, built in 1919 and featuring 2 bedroom/2 bath, with a tasteful blend of hardwood and tile flooring, cozy wood burning fireplace, private courtyard and an expansive, updated kitchen with stone counters, prep sink, recessed lighting, authentic AGA stove and french doors to a huge back yard. With over 1/4 acre lot, the back yard showcases a large swimming pool with pebble-tec finish & Kool Deck, fruit trees, garage/workspace and a detached, 500 sq ft, true 1 bedroom guest house w/hardwood floors, full kitchen, laundry, fireplace, poolside patio, separate 2-car parking and utility meters for optimized renting potential.Own a piece of Phoenix history! Featured on the popular Willo neighborhood home tour, this exclusive property has not only a main house but a casita as well. The main home, a traditional Craftsman bungalow from 1919, and the casita, added in the 1930s, still have many of the original features and maintain their charm while being fully updated for modern convenience. Enjoy your morning coffee on the wraparound porch and host dinner parties in the giant back yard, a rare find in this neighborhood. The property features a deep Pebbletec pool, another rarity for the neighborhood, with an updated Kool Deck. Mature fruit trees and landscaping round out this oasis in the city. The living room has an open concept, flowing effortlessly through the dining room to the kitchen, and has refinished original wood flooring and a wood-burning fireplace for cool nights. The wainscoted kitchen is a chef's dream, with an authentic AGA stove, island with vegetable sink, unique double fan, wine fridge, pass-through and built-in wine rack. Refinished flooring, a farmhouse sink, marble counters and even a built-in desk for working from home round out the large kitchen. French doors connect the kitchen to the back patio and yard for effortless entertaining. The oversized primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet, built-in shelving and new tigerwood flooring, with an en suite bathroom complete with a cast iron tub, antique vanity, hex tile and custom cabinets. Step outside the bedroom to a private courtyard perfect for a hot tub! The guest bedroom, currently used as an office, has custom blinds, built-in shelving and no-maintenance Saltillo-look tile. The remodeled main bathroom features new period-appropriate hex tile and a shower/tub combo refinished 4 years ago. The casita includes original refinished wood flooring, a separate bedroom and living room, adorable full kitchen with a dining nook and remodeled full bath. With its own space for 2 cars in the back, rent the casita out or use it as a guest or office space! Skip driving and take the light rail to the shops and restaurants on Roosevelt Row, just a couple stops away, as the property is a short walk to the light rail while still being on a very quiet street. Both the exterior and interior of the entire property were repainted in 2020, so move in and be ready to enjoy it. This is a unique property that will go fast. Here is your chance to live in the coveted Willo neighborhood on the historic registry!