Reborn after remodel

Even houses sometimes get a chance for a new start. That's the case with the house at 865 August in Jackson. This home was a standard split level home with a combination brick and vinyl siding exterior.

It's had a second chance at life, though, because it has been completely remodeled. The great thing about that is it has had a chance to keep its strengths as a house, and improve its weaknesses.

Now it has many of the improvements that would come with a recently constructed home, but still has the advantage of being in a well-established neighborhood with a large yard versus the cookie-cutter yards you might find at a newly-constructed home in a brand new subdivision.

Among the most noticeable improvements are two octagonal windows facing the front yard from the two-car garage. The house also has a beautiful new door at its entrance and new flooring, freshly-painted walls, and even new cabinetry.

The entrance foyer features a stone-look laminate flooring. The living room has new carpeting and wall treatments, all done in light colors that are easy to decorate with. Two large windows in the living room allow for plenty of natural light.

The kitchen has a white, easy-to-maintain, ceramic tile floor. The kitchen also features a convenient eat-in dining area and all modern appliances. The refrigerator has an in-door drink and ice dispenser.

The home's primary bathroom also has white ceramic tile floors, a white countertop, warm oak cabinets and an attractive decorator mirror.

This home has three bedrooms, each large enough to be comfortable. They all feature plentiful closet space and plenty of natural light from windows.

The home has a large partially-finished basement, which allows for ample storage space and the possibility of further development. It already contains a large family room with an entrance to the garage. The family room has as a focal point a brick, wood-burning fireplace. Also downstairs is a handy bathroom with step-in shower, large linen closet and handsome oak vanity.

One of this house's strongest points is its large fenced-in back yard, which allows plenty of room for children and pets to play, but at the same time offers the safety of the fence. A back yard of this size would be very unusual in a newly constructed home.

This home is listed through Owens Realty, 335-9111.

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