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Imagine for a moment those evenings when
you really, really don’t want to prepare dinner.
And you really, really don’t want to get in the
car to go somewhere. What better place to
live than at the cusp of the South Wedge and
Swillburg neighborhoods? Steps away from
Rooney’s, a very short walk to the ethnic
restaurants of South Clinton Avenue, the
Highland Park Diner, the cozy bars of South
Avenue. And, later, a half block to the Cinema
Theatre for a double-feature.
For those lazy nights, and for many other
reasons, 544 Caroline Street is a house
whose time has come. Built in 1890 as a
worker’s cottage, this 1,000 square foot
house survived periods of abuse to be reborn
as a delightful starter home. One of a row of
mostly well-kept homes on a quiet one-way
street, 544 sits close to the road with coveted
off-street parking for two cars and a fenced
backyard. Among the twisty-turny streets of
the neighborhood, this end of Caroline is one
of the most charming.
Follow the brick path past the cherry tree to
the canopied front door (with ornate brackets
attesting to its pedigree) and enter directly
to the spacious living room with its built-in
corner cupboard. It is immediately apparent
that a full rehab has taken place, resulting in
all new wood flooring throughout, many new
windows, new furnace, hot water heater and
appliances, and new roof. Light blue-gray
paint with white trim unifies the first floor. This
1.5 story house is in move-in condition.
Listed as a three bedroom house, it is
perhaps more fun to imagine it as a one-
bedroom that enjoys a large dressing room
and first-floor den. A brand new kitchen is at
the center, with minimal storage but a gas
stove and room for a table and additional
shelving. Exposed brick complements
butcher-block style counters and white
subway tile backsplash. Here, a vaulted
ceiling opens to the second floor, giving
the illusion of a much larger space. And,
hopefully, warm air rises.
A den/bedroom follows with a tall, sloping
ceiling and a closet, plus a convenient door
to the backyard. Between kitchen and den
lies the full bath with pedestal sink, marble
tile floor, subway tile and clawfoot tub. A
sliding barn door maximizes the space.
Upstairs are two charming spaces under the
eaves, with recessed shelving in between.
Original casement windows provide
ample light on two sides, with a third side
overlooking the kitchen below.
The laundry is in the basement, with new
washer and dryer and a utility sink.
The house sits on 0.05 acres, and is listed for
$99,900 through Tina Zwetsch of Nothnagle
Realtors, 585-347-1853 or tzwetsch@
nothnagle.com.
by Elizabeth M. Teall
Elizabeth is a Landmark Society volunteer.
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Cozy Cottage on Caroline544 Caroline Street
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