Welcome to 1702 Park Avenue in downtown Sanford. This magnificent property includes the 4/2.5 Victorian-Style House and the fully furnished garage apartment, that can be used for Mother-in-Law, INCOME RENTAL/AirB&B.
The main house is outstanding, with historic architectural features including archways along the wrap-around porch, stacked balconies, bay windows and a Palladian attic window.   Enter through the original wood door with oval beveled glass that leads to the foyer, flanked by the living and dining rooms.  The dining room has a decorative fireplace, two sets of French doors and built-ins and connects to the screened-in porch for outdoor dining and relaxing.  The dinette sits between the dining room and kitchen and connects to and extends the family room area.  The kitchen was renovated in 2016 and provides excellent storage with glass door top cabinets to display your favorite pieces. Also featured are butcherblock countertops and marble backsplash.  The large living room has a decorative fireplace and enormous original windows.   The triple folding French doors allow the living room space to open completely to the foyer or to be closed for privacy. At the back of the house is a Florida Room, which includes laundry, a pantry and built-in storage. The Florida Room connects to the living room, family room, kitchen, and half bath as well as a second set of stairs and backyard. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bonus rooms (that could be used as bedrooms, office, gym) and 2 full bathrooms upstairs. The master bedroom has an added sitting room with bay windows and 2 walk-in closets.   The third floor of the home is the attic, with a fantastic original wood stairway that leads to a roomy storage area. The two-car garage includes a charming fully furnished studio apartment over the garage.  The 420 sq ft apartment has its own address and electric meter with shared water with the main house.  This apartment can be used for income rental, an office, or guest suite.  The stacked washer/dryer for the apartment and the new water heater are included and located under the apartment in a separate storage area.  Additional outdoor storage is located off the alley under the stairs. The backyard was fully renovated in 2022 to include brick and slate patios, brick and stone walkways, landscape lighting, irrigation, landscaping, gutters and drainage.  The courtyard area includes a pedestal sink for outdoor gardening clean-up. A gate was added to screen the side storage area and the picket fence was extended along the side and front of the property.   Enjoy peace of mind with the new roof in 2020, new AC in 2020, and termite bond. Here is your opportunity to be a part of the vibrant Sanford community where you can enjoy exciting events such as sofa races, golf cart parades, and delightful garden and home tours. Sanford Heights is a close-knit community that offers the perks of historic homes without the limitations of a historic district. It is conveniently located just a mile away from downtown activities, the Lake Monroe waterfront, Sanford Marina, and Riverwalk Trail. As a popular Golf Cart community, it makes it easy to ride downtown for shopping, dinner, visiting one of our many breweries, or participating in one of the many events this bustling community has to offer. Sellers will consider owner financing.