1608 E Brainerd St Pensacola, FL 32503

This is your opportunity to live in a charming Craftsman style cottage in Pensacola's most desirable neighborhood, East Hill. With a broad front porch, classic columns, wood lap siding, and original hardwood floors and interior trim, this home has character that cannot be replicated today. Located less than a block from Toledo Square and only four blocks to Bayview Park, it sits in the heart of East Hill with great access to parks, the beach, and downtown. This home is bright and inviting with a comfortable living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, and a kitchen with all stainless appliances and a gas range. The primary bedroom features a walk in closet, the second bedroom is good sized, and the full bath has been updated with tile flooring and large shower. Walking out the back door you'll discover a lovely brick patio entertaining space which centers around an outdoor fireplace, and is surrounded by the beautifully landscaped back yard. Built in 2017, the surprise treasure of this property is the 300 square foot heated and cooled detached studio with half bath; it could be used as an office, home gym, guest room, playroom, sewing/hobby space, short term rental, endless possibilities. While the home has beautiful character, it is also in excellent condition and ready for many years of hassle-free living: new roof in 2022, new HVAC in 2021, new gas tankless water heater 2021, most windows replaced with modern double pane in the last few years, plumbing/electrical/ductwork all redone in 2005, hurricane hardened with clips/bracing/shutters, new kitchen pantry 2022, current termite bond, irrigation system with separate meter. Call today for your private tour of this wonderful home.