If you've been looking for a fabulous home in a wonderful area of Rochester near major parks with a pedestrian walking bridge over the river that takes you to some tennis courts and a remarkable one-of-a-kind urban rose garden at a GREAT price, then take off your blinders. it's time to expand your search!
This week we are in northeast Rochester's Seneca Park neighborhood near Irondequoit presenting a vintage 1920's era side entrance Colonial home at 106 Collingwood Road within walking distance to the zoo, the Maplewood tennis courts and the Maplewood Rose Garden via a fabulous pedestrian walking bridge! Seneca Park was designed by Frederic Law Olmsted. Oh, by the way, the house is pretty spectacular, too!
The exterior will more than impress! On the first floor you'll see iron-speckled yellow brick with a distinctive bow window that stretches across the front facade. The second floor facade is original cedar shake shingle with a flared edge as it touches the first floor. On the driveway side you'll find the formal main entrance giving the house an uncommon architectural appeal. Around back you'll see a newer patio plus a larger than average two car garage. The back yard is fully fenced! The lot is 56 feet wide by 145 feet deep!
Inside is a formal foyer with a large closet and steps that take you up into the main rooms. Character abounds! Natural wood trim. Leaded glass. Pocket doors. Take note of the iron-speckled yellow brick fireplace. Built-in bookcases with leaded glass doors. The living room is HUGE. Southern light just pours in from that large bow window. There's a lovely family room area off the living room. The dining room is also quite impressive. Arched threshold. Crown moldings. More leaded glass detail. Off the main area of the kitchen is a nice eating area/pantry storage room. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and a wonderful full bathroom with subway tile walls. The master bedrooms is enormous!
