2528 NW 26th Street

An American classic with clean-cut good looks in coveted, convenient Cleveland. This house has a little bit of swagger, as it should. Built in 1939, its lines are simple and solid, with friendly, symmetrical details like a pair of porthole windows, rough-hewn shutters and a khaki, white and slate exterior color scheme. Front landscaping, partially designed to be low-water, complements it all. What a treat it would be to come home to every day! The driveway is wide, and there’s a two-car garage, a luxury in homes of this era. Inside, the beauty of well-kept original hardwood floors, fresh white walls and new, dark beam-framed doorways is calm and bright. Anchoring the living room is the classically carved original fireplace with a slate gray tile surround. A matched pair of windows lets the sunshine in. The first floor is open-plan, with great flow. The kitchen makes the most of its historic aesthetic, with smart updates and conveniences. Open cabinetry and butcher block countertop on one side, traditional cabinets and handsome original tile counter and backsplash on the other. We love the wall color in the powder bath. It’s that high-style, soft pink-brown color. Upstairs, a spacious landing, three good-sized beds and two full baths. The primary bath’s resplendent original tile, in a happy shade of green, will brighten every morning. Throughout the home, you’ll delight in period details like built-in linen closet, bookcases and window seat. All are well cared for, freshly painted and pretty. Laundry is upstairs. So much charm in the back yard. There’s a fire pit, large pergola, topped with temperature-lowering polycarbonate, great for dining and lounging beneath and a second, sunny outdoor living space. A stone path encircles the perimeter and round, brick-trimmed flower beds surround several mature shade trees. Easy access to downtown and highways; close to the fun of the Plaza District, Uptown and more. Can’t you just imagine life in this wonderful home?