420 W Breckinridge St Unit C5 Louisville, KY 40203

This wonderful circa 1913 condominium is located on the 3rd floor of the Historic Thierman building on the edge of Old Louisville and downtown Louisville, and offers 1,627 Sq. Ft. of living space filled with loads of character and charm. History abounds in this grand yellow-brick courtyard building designed by architect James J. Gaffney that's been placed on the ''National Register of Historic Places.'' Each of the 24 units have wrought iron railed balconies overlooking the beautifully landscaped courtyard that blooms in rotating colors throughout most of the year. This unit in particular boasts incredible views from its balcony that stretches across the front, from the primary bedroom to the Living Room, each with their own set of French doors. Enter from the main courtyard through a secured entry door that opens to an amazing staircase with original marble stairs and vintage wrought iron banisters. Upon entering the home, you'll immediately enjoy original gleaming oak flooring, natural moldings, mahogany wainscoting, and beautiful woodwork throughout as well as a welcoming decorative fireplace with tiled surround and wood mantel. The large Living Room with beamed ceilings features several potential sitting/entertaining areas with two incredible built-in glass-paned double door bookcases, and French doors that open out on to the North-facing balcony featuring stunning views of the Thierman courtyard and downtown Louisvillethis spot is perfect for morning coffee, reading, and/or evening wine and entertaining. From the living room through a 2nd set of glass paned French doors you enter the formal dining room with chandelier & another set of doors that lead out to the rear south-facing balcony, crowned with stained art glass windows. The dining room opens to the recently updated kitchen with gas range/oven, cabinet front dishwasher, and lovely farmhouse sink, topped off with wonderfully cared-for butcher block countertops, plenty of cabinetry with smart shelving/storage, and large picture windows allowing for natural light and additional views. Off the kitchen, find a wonderful home office/bonus room, along with an additional laundry room/pantry with stackable washer/dryer that offers even more storage. Down the main hallway you'll find two surprisingly large bedrooms with nicely sized closets. Wake up to the courtyard birds and views of the north-facing bedroom which features its own set of French doors that open directly on to the front balcony. The mostly renovated full bath offers original subway tile, a recent vanity, and clawfoot tub with shower attachment and surround. Additional storage for C5 is available in the basement of the building accessed via the back staircase. Thierman includes a gated parking lot with remote entry on the corner of 5th St. & Breckinridge St, just 35 feet from the rear of the building. This is a wonderful home that has been well cared for and nicely updated. Replacement windows throughout with 2-inch blinds. Convenient to dining, entertainment, The Palace and Brown Theaters, and all that downtown Louisville and Old Louisville have to offer. LG&E bills averaged just $70/month in 2020 with thermostat set between 58 and 68 in cooler months, and 78-82 in warmer months. Off-street parking, storage, in-unit laundry, updates, convenience, and a park-like settingALL in this stunning 1600+ sqft Historic condominium home.