507 Montrose Lane, Saint Paul, MN 55116

Property Description

Welcome to 507 Montrose Lane, a meticulously maintained two story gem nestled in aquiet street in a lovely neighborhood, within walking distance to the Mississippi Riverand Highland Village. The current sellers are only the second family to own the home,and have loved and pampered it for 30 years. Step inside to discover lovely hardwoodfloors, rich natural woodwork, and gracious space for comfortable living. The handsomeliving room is the ideal place to gather with family and friends. The mood-setting brickfireplace is the focal point of the room, creating warmth and ambience on chilly winterevenings. Large sunny windows drench the space in natural light. An arched entryway leads to the elegant formal dining room. This space will be thescene of many memorable meals, from intimate candlelight dinners to festive holidaycelebrations. Sunshine spills in through windows on two sides, and there is eye-catching overhead lighting. Store and display your fine china and glassware in thebeautiful built-in buffet! A swinging butler's door leads to the kitchen for your servingease. The kitchen offers classic style and charm, and has a large farmhouse sink,maple flooring, handsome birch cabinetry, and bright windows to illuminate yourworkspace. The walk-through to the living room features a 'butler's pantry with cabinetsand drawers for additional storage.Travel to the upper level to find three well-proportioned bedrooms, each with hardwoodfloors and wonderful windows with treetop views. One bedroom is functioning as ahome office and has built-in cabinets and desk space. A decorative Juliet balcony addscharacter and interest to the second story. The bedrooms share a ceramic tiled full bathwith a pedestal sink. The mini-split units in the bedrooms (and on the main level)provide year-round efficient climate-friendly electric heating and air conditioning.The lower level den and family room will be a magnet for casual entertaining or for relaxing with a goodbook. Soft neutral carpet and recessed lighting create an ideal place for game night ormovie night. Used as a non-conforming bedroom, it's complete with neutral carpet, an egresswindow, and through a pocket door a three-quarter bath with a corner shower and astacking washer and dryer. The workshop + mechanicals room is a great place for yourhome projects or your hobbies. Plus, storage abounds!Your cars will be protected from the elements in the two car garage. Host outdoorbarbecues in the fenced back yard, with plenty of space for lawn games or for planting aflower or vegetable garden. And there is a shed for storing your garden tools andoutdoor furniture. Convenient location is an understatement! It's an easy commute todowntown Minneapolis or St. Paul, and the International Airport is only minutes away. Ashort walk takes you to Highland Village with its many shopping and dining venues. Andjust two blocks away is the scenic Mississippi River gorge, and entry to the GrandRounds interconnected trail s