807 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050

One block from the Truman House, this 1910 Kansas City Shirtwaist, known as The Sermon House, was lovingly renovated over the past 11 years. Nestled within a visionary full-neighborhood restoration west of Independence Square. A quaint urban neighborhood with a small town feel, where neighbors know each other’s names. Walk to the Square for dining, shopping, and a movie. Original character includes oak & fir wood floors, fireplace surround, and Craftsman-style oak mantle & deacon’s bench. Huge kitchen with 9-ft long island, expansive cabinet & counter space, stainless appliances & gas range. Feed a crowd with the open floor plan. The 2nd floor includes 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. The master en-suite features dual sinks and a shower show piece: custom tile mosaic & granite shower bench. Convenient laundry is just outside the bedrooms - a rare feature in antique homes. The 3rd floor has been transformed into a versatile space that could serve as a 4th bedroom suite, art studio, or home office. Gleaming hardwood built-in daybed (queen size) is surrounded by creative storage tucked into the gabled roof slope. The meticulously refinished wood floor is Douglas fir surrounded by historic-reproduction 7” tall base trim. French doors open onto a large balcony with the best view in Independence. Full bath with all new fixtures and professionally re-enameled original cast iron bathtub. Dedicated heat pump services this floor for cooling and heating. Energy efficient upgrades include a super-efficient furnace, air conditioner, and water heater. That means low utility bills for a house of this size. Other eco-updates include major sealing of air leaks and a new insulated front entry door. Outdoors, it’s a gardener’s dream with plenty of space to get your hands dirty. Existing planting beds include rock garden, rain garden, shade beds, and fruit trees (peach & cherry). Want a vegetable garden? There is plenty of space in the sunny back yard.