805 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Character and quality craftsmanship abound in this beautiful, well-preserved 1915 five-bedroom, three-bath, two-story home in the heart of Ames in the Brookside neighborhood. It has a lot of style and charm, too! The home's and garage's exterior have aluminum siding. This well-maintained home features nearly 2,000 finished square feet of living space and has a contemporary feel. Newer windows were installed. The main floor features an enclosed front porch with a swing leading into a spacious living room, followed by a formal dining room with a working pocket door in between. Both rooms feature 3/4 solid oak flooring. The convenient updated kitchen features rich oak cabinetry with dove-tailed drawers and drawers in the cupboard pantry. It also features stainless steel appliances, including a brand-new gas stove, a near-new dishwasher, and a large French-door-style refrigerator. There is a convenient half bath just off the kitchen, followed by the Den, which features a working wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings with accented wood beams, and beautiful built-in cabinetry. The home also has large windows, which provide a lot of natural lighting throughout the entire home. The Upper level has five bedrooms, two full baths, and a nice laundry. Three of the bedrooms have 3/4 solid oak floors. There are quality solid hardwood doors throughout the home. Upstairs, the windows were replaced with wood windows to preserve the character. The Southwest bedroom has sliders and a nice composite deck with built-in seating that overlooks the quiet private backyard. There is also a walkup attic, which could be finished or used for storage. The lower level is very clean and dry. Both the north and south walls of the basement were replaced. The lower level features a workroom/utility room, a storage room - (likely the old coal room), a pantry-style storage room with building shelving, and a large main room, which could possibly be fixed into a family room. Lennox Elite heating and cooling are the mechanicals. There is a side door going out to the side yard going up to the main level. Outside, you'll find a luscious well, manicured lawn with mature Oak and Walnut Trees. There is a nice concrete patio just off the Den with a sidewalk to the large two-car garage. The city is currently putting in a new concrete alley that the garage backs to. This home is situated in a great location and is convenient to Brookside Park, the Iowa State Campus, Downtown Ames, the Furman Aquatic Center, Ames High School, and Fellows Elementary. The home offers a lot of charm and character that is hard to find in new homes but can't be missed in this home. Come check out this affordable, charming, solid, energy-efficient, well-kept two-story home. Schedule your tour today, as this one won't last long.