535 Kirby Dr Lansing, MI 48915

Botanical Paradise and meticulously preserved 1920's home in the Westside Neighborhood. Original interior and exterior light fixtures. Hardwood floors throughout. Plaster crown molding with botanical design. Screen porch off the living room & section allows access to a dog run on the south side of the property. Three bedrms up plus a sunroom with skylights & access to the 3rd floor attic. Delightful original black and white full bath with subway tile and marble. Full basement fully usable with shelving, pantry, & updated furnace. Single French door from dining rm to the deck & magical back yard with 2 car garage, stone paths, & patio areas. Gardeners delight with mature woody plants and perennials that surround the house. No grass to mow. See ''More'' for details. This lovely home in Lansing's desirable Westside Neighborhood was built by H. Lee Bancroft, Lansing's first City Forester, and his wife Dorothy.
It is largely intact from its original construction in 1926. The Bancrofts sold the home in 1974. The current owners purchased this home in 1976. All of their improvements over the following 40 years were done with an eye toward keeping the original character of the home.

You will find the original exterior and interior light fixtures throughout, including a carefully refurbished bronze chandelier hanging in the formal dining room. Enjoy the gorgeous original red oak floors throughout the home, along with wall colors chosen by an extraordinary artist with an eye toward historical correctness. The dining room and living room feature unique plaster crown molding with a botanical motif.
The French style dining room door opens onto the deck and gardens. A wood fireplace is the focal point of the living room and a leaded glass bay window/window seat is at the landing at the bottom of the stairway leading to the second floor.

The modern kitchen features a generous amount of storage, crown molding, a commercial grade VCT floor, built-in spice cabinet and a pot rack that extends across the kitchen window. An intimate breakfast nook lies just off the kitchen, with large french windows overlooking the gardens. A pantry off the kitchen features more storage and 1/2 bath with original fully functioning fixtures, including an authentic art deco style toilet paper holder.

Three handsome bedrooms feature lovely light fixtures from the 1920's.
The updated full bath is highlighted by white subway tile, black bullnose tile and white marble floor tile with newer cabinets and sink.
The master bedroom connects to the north bedroom which could be used as a nursery. A walk-up attic is accessed from this bedroom and is waiting to be finished. The ancillary room off the southwest bedroom was used by the previous owner as a winter green house.

The full basement includes two work rooms, pantry and tool room. Shelves and storage galore are available in the basement. The original doorbell sounds in the basement to alert you. All exterior wood painting was done with stain for easy upkeep. The house is sided with steel and gutters are covered. This home includes a security system and high speed fiber optic for internet connectivity with 1gb up and down.

An amazing garden of mature woody plants and perennials surrounds the house. It includes brick plinths, stone paths, retaining walls and a fenced dog run. You'll enjoy romantic summer evenings under the icicle lights that hang across the back of the beautifully refurbished garage exterior on your very private patio. The charming two-car garage has original fully functioning accordion doors and an art glass back window.

This enchanting home affords modern amenities along with the pleasing character of an older home. Schedule your appointment today because this one is going to sell fast.