407 W Maxwell St., Lakeland, FL 33803

***Highest and best offers by 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 23, 2021***This fabulous English Cottage, three story home, located in the Beacon Hill Historical District, is a Protected Historic Home on the Lakeland City Registry. From the moment you walk through the front door, you will feel the charm and elegance that make this 1923 beauty one of the most recognizable historic homes in Old Lakeland. So many original architectural details along with modern updates make it move-in ready just for you! Lovely hardwood floors throughout, custom mouldings, two staircases, glass doorknobs and original diamond pane windows are just a few of the many features. It has been freshly painted throughout and is light and bright. There is a formal entrance with a powder bath, formal living room with a working, woodburning fireplace and built-in bookcases. French doors lead to a tiled patio just off the living room. The formal dining room has built-in shelves and French doors that overlook the backyard. The kitchen was remodeled in 2007 and its features include: white wood cabinets, granite counters, tiled backsplash, stainless appliances plus a breakfast nook/sunroom with garden windows that were installed in 2016. This great area brings the outdoors in by overlooking the large backyard and is a spot perfect for the first cup of coffee or tea. The second floor features the spacious master bedroom, a “flex” room which could be used as a sitting room, den, or nursery. New owner could possibly add a private master bath. The 2nd floor spacious bath was updated in 2009 with a clawfoot tub and a separate shower. On the third floor you have two additional bedrooms which could be utilized as an office, workout space, playroom or home school area. There is space on this level to add a small bathroom or laundry. All the widows have Indow window inserts for extra energy efficiency, savings and noise reduction. The electrical has been rewired, and the irrigation system has been recently overhauled. The A/C units are approximately 4-5 and 8-9 years old and have been recently serviced and cleaned with new thermostats added. The concrete roof is approximately 8-10 years old. The yard is partially fenced with new black aluminum and white PVC fencing. The double detached garage with two electric door openers houses the laundry connections and lots of storage. The home has new shaker siding and fresh paint on the exterior. Lush mature landscaping, shady trees, are the mark of this established neighborhood of well-maintained homes. The lot measures 65x140 and does not include Lot 24 as it appears on the Polk County Property Appraisers Site…please refer to the survey in attachments. Walk to Lake Hollingsworth or Lake Hunter, close to downtown Lakeland and so much more. Welcome home!