The bedrooms in this home are tastefully decorated, showing off interesting lines and a dormer window in the master bedroom.

By Tammy Raddle ~ Southeast Missourian

The tulips will be blooming soon at 416 S. West End Blvd., reminding you that there is always time for new beginnings. If you are in search of a new beginning, this home could be the one for you.

A hopeful half-moon window greets you at the front door, inviting you in. Inside are warm, hardwood floors and comforting traditional colors -- hunter green, barberry, all used in tasteful combinations with colorful wallpapers. The dining room is beautifully decorated in hunter green with a homey-looking fruit border. The colors work beautifully with antique furnishings and warm oak touches.

The focal point of the living room is a beautiful white brick fireplace, which has been turned into a gas log fireplace for modern convenience but yields traditional warmth and comfort. The kitchen is also modern, yet warm, with wood parquet flooring, oak cabinets and a lovely green marble laminate countertop.

The downstairs bathroom comfortably blends the past with the present, featuring grooved white wooden paneling and antique-style cabinetry with an easy-to-care-for red brick linoleum flooring.

Each of the home's four bedrooms is tastefully decorated with colors that are comforting to the eyes and soul. A dark wood banister curves gracefully at the bottom of the staircase. The master bedroom, in particular, features interesting lines and a charming dormer window.

The finished basement is also cozy, featuring white linoleum flooring, which helps give even the basement area a light feeling. Downstairs is a utility room, bathroom with a small sink and shower-tub, and a teen-ager's retreat, offering room for not only a bed, but also a sitting area and computer or desk area. Ample unfinished storage space is also available both in the basement and in the attic of the home.

A cozy and well-shaded back yard features a two-level deck, perfect for summer entertaining.

Priced at just $94,900, this home is in Cape Girardeau's Jefferson School District and offers easy access to both Cape's downtown and mall area via the Shawnee Parkway. This home is offered for viewing through Re-Max Achievers Realty at 334-8800.

traddle@semissourian.com