Rare opportunity to live in a beautifully and meticulously restored historic home nestled on the best lot on Irvine Park. The Simpson-Wood house was built in 1853 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. this exceptional home is filled with historic character, modernized mechanicals and upscale amenities. It boasts the most beautiful and unobstructed view of Irvine Park and the fountain through its many large windows. Irvine Park is a beautiful front yard that cant be beat. there are original wide pine plank flooring, four fireplaces, main floor fam room, formal dining room, heated and air conditioned garage and 3 extra off street parking spaces. SEE SUPPLEMENT

As you walk through the front door into the large inviting foyer you will be welcomed back in time to the third oldest standing home in the City. The front half of this house was built in 1854 by James Hervey Simpson for his family and later sold to Annie and Charles Wood who added a rear addition of equal size in 1864. You will notice the wide entrance between the dining room and kitchen, which is actually the two brick exterior walls of this addition. One of the kitchen windows even has the name “wood” scratched into it! The current owners have lovingly restored this wonderful home 40 years ago and have meticulously maintained it since then. The eat in kitchen boasts corian counter tops, custom made cherry cabinetry and a brick floor. there is both a front staircase and rear staircase with original butternut railings to access the upper level, where you will find 3 bedrooms, including a beautiful master bedroom with a wood burning fireplace. the “office” could be used as a nursery or small 4th bedroom. The basement is fully finished with a marble tile bath, a second family room with lookout windows and a gas fireplace and also a second office or playroom.

Irvine Park is a quiet and beautiful public park which is within a short walking distance of the river and its biking paths, West 7th Street and it’s many fun restaurants and the Ordway Theatre and downtown St. Paul businesses. There is an active neighborhood Association which sponsors many get togethers, Halloween pumpkin carving contest and Easter Egg hunt.

This spectacular house is reminiscent of historic Williamsburg Virginia, and the sellers are willing to offer it fully furnished with their entire collection of fine early American antiques at an added cost.