3705 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36608

Write your own story in this adorable storybook historic circa 1940 cottage within walking distance to MaGhee's Grill on The Hill and fun Spring Hill shopping. Just 1 mile to Spring Hill College. New roof added in 2018 and gas water heater in 2017 per sellers. This can be a great home for renovating if you are down sizing or rent as is to local college students: it's in updated condition with newer bath vanity and nicer formica countertops in kitchen. Original hardwood floors throughout with large rooms. There is a 25 x 10.5 veranda front patio and lots of historic touches along with plantation shutters on most windows. Inside, there is an 18 x 14 living room with historic French doors, original delicate hardware, and twin built in bookcases on either side of a wood burning fireplace. A 13 x 12 dining room leads to the well-preserved 16 x 10 kitchen with original built ins like spice racks. In the kitchen there are historic style black and white linoleum floors and updated black formica countertops , along with white original cabinetry. All appliances will remain (gas stove, fridge, and dishwasher). The primary bedroom is 16 x 13 and has two large closets on either side of a built in dresser and it is attached to the hall bathroom which is 9 x 8. The other bedroom is 14 x 13 with a closet. There is another room that is 15 x 8, which could be a 3rd bedroom, office, or flex space. In the hallway, there is a 5 x 5 laundry room. At the back of the hallway and off the kitchen, there is a covered 19 x 6 back porch which leads to the garage area. The 65 (road frontage) x 276 yard is a large and deep lot with 0.40 acres with plenty of parking either in the front or back and also great turn around space, along with a covered 18 x 13 covered garage/carport area that needs some work. The house itself is vinyl clad for low maintenance. Most of the sides of the yard have recently been fenced with new wood fencing with some remainder being the older chain link st