| Welcome to this well maintained Dutch Colonial in historic Riddle Highlands. This home has classic design with arched doorways and mostly brick and some frame exterior. It has a screened in back porch for enjoying the warm summers. The character of the home has been maintained but numerous improvements inside have made this home feel like your living in the 1930s, but still enjoy the conveniences of today. The formal dining room has hardwood floors and a medallion light fixture. Enjoy the brick fireplace and have the convenience of gas logs. The eat-in kitchen has Corian countertops, new sink and all newer appliances. The bedrooms are larger than normal for this age of a home and larger closets as well.
It should be noted that over the years, many people have moved into Riddle Highlands from outside the area. They were especially impressed by the smaller size of the historic district and the wide variety of architectural design, such as Prairie, Arts and Crafts Bungalows, Frame Colonial and Tudor Revival. Youll first notice when entering Riddle Highlands, the maturity of old healthy trees such as Maples, Firs, and Poplars. The tree lined streets and historic lighting, offer home owners a delightful area to walk and converse with your neighbors. You will also notice that each owner takes a great deal of pride in their homes and landscaping. There isnt a day gone by that youll see home owners outside improving and maintaining their landscape.
The Riddle Highlands subdivision was platted in 1922. It was formerly a popular driving park. Construction in the Highlands began in the early 1920s, and by 1930 approximately fifty homes had been built, most of these by the developer, Frank Riddle. On February 15, 1928, Riddle purchased all of the Highlands from the Aurora Real Estate Company. The subdivision is noted for its fine collection of Period Revival style homes. Through the efforts of area residents to preserve the character of their neighborhood, Riddle Highlands was designated a local historic district in 1989. The pillars which adorn all the entrances to Riddle Highlands have been carefully reconstructed to match the original pillars. The white cap is made of terra cotta with a cracked glaze. The pillars provide a stately welcome to all who enter the subdivision.
RECENT IMPROVEMENTS
NEW FRONT STEPS
LANDSCAPING
NEW CARPETING IN BEDROOMS, LIVING ROOM.
REFINISHED HARDWOOD IN FOYER AND DINING ROOM
NEW LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE
UPDATED KITCHEN WITH CORIAN COUNTER TOPS
NEWER APPLIANCES JUNE 2005
NEW HALF BATH ON 1ST FLOOR
UPDATED BATH ON 2ND FLOOR
RECREATION ROOM IN BASEMENT
NEW NEUTRAL PAINTING THROUGHOUT HOME |
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