505 PARKER STREET, Bartow, FL, 33830

This beautifully renovated 5 BR /3 bath OPEN FLOOR PLAN 1908 MOVE-IN READY two-story block home is located in the county seat of Bartow, within walking distance to local boutiques and dining. The spacious wrap around front porch is ideal for gathering. Gorgeous wood floors, high ceilings, craftsman doors and casings, tall baseboards and wainscoting, intricate detail on the restored original stair banister to the gorgeous two-sided fireplace and wood mantel. This home has been RENOVATED (TAKEN DOWN TO STUDS) FROM FLOOR TO CEILING WITH NEW METAL ROOF PRIOR TO CLOSING, tastefully with neutral colors and plenty of natural light. NEW plumbing, electrical, central heat/air, energy efficient windows, kitchen and bathrooms, flooring, paint, light fixtures and fans (inside and out!), automatic garage doors, fencing and landscaping, the list goes on…the OLD World Charm is nearly the only thing “old” left in this home! The downstairs open floor plan enters into a large foyer or sitting area at the base of the stairs, then into a spacious living and dining area, opening into the kitchen featuring gorgeous white shaker style cabinets with quartz counter tops and white subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances, a large kitchen island with seating for 4, decorative glass cabinet door fronts, under counter beverage cooler, walk-in butler’s pantry and farmhouse sink overlooking the backyard, all with access to the back patio and pool area making backyard/poolside grilling and entertaining a breeze. First floor includes a private office space/bedroom with closet, spacious laundry room, full pool bath with tiled shower, and side entry area from carport with built-in entryway bench. The second story includes 3 guest bedrooms, each with their own closets, two of which are Jack-and-Jill style adjoining bedrooms; one guest bath with tub/shower; and the master suite, which features double vanity wood cabinets, white marble tops with bowl sinks and dressing table, freestanding original clawfoot tub in keeping with period of design, spacious tiled shower with glass door, large his-and-her walk-in closets with built in shelving/closet organizers. The screen enclosed pool area features an outdoor shower and new pump and filter installed, the pool and the pool decking have been refinished, including new tile coping in the pool. The pool deck also opens into the back side of the two-car garage, giving easy access for the storage of pool supplies and toys. There is an additional two-car covered carport, plus circle driveway providing plenty of space for guest parking. Beautifully landscaped (irrigation for front lawn only)with St. Augustine grass and fenced with white vinyl privacy fencing with double gate. This house is just waiting on the right buyer to make it their home.