375 Summer St, Buffalo, NY 14213

Description

A storybook cottage on one of Buffalo’s most enchanting hidden streets! Located on “Little Summer,” a quiet, one-way lane designed in the 1870s to evoke the charm of an English village, this distinctive 3-bedroom home offers historic character, surprising space & an incredible garden setting. The bright Great room features a dramatic cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan, built-in shelving & gas fireplace insert. Hardwood floors & colorful stained-glass windows add warmth & personality throughout. The flexible main level includes the primary bedroom, an updated full bath & a laundry room w/ washer, dryer & new utility sink, and an additional bedroom with a built-in Murphy bed & access to the patio through a sliding glass door. The eat-in kitchen offers ceramic tile flooring & included appliances. The 2nd floor space has potential as a third bedroom or office space with a solar attic fan. The backyard is a true urban oasis. Mature plantings surround a private, fully fenced patio with an in-ground bubbling hot tub, multiple seating areas & a storage/pump shed- an exceptional setting for relaxing or entertaining beneath the trees. A welcoming side porch provides another connection between the home & its storybook gardens.
Thoughtful improvements include the *roof and gutters (2012), *high-efficiency heating system (2009), *renovated bath (2019), *updated kitchen (2003), *vinyl windows, ** ALL DONE IN LAST 3 YEARS: gas fireplace insert, sliding patio door, electrical & interior plumbing updates, patio drainage, upgraded sump pump w/ water powered back up, hot-tub pump & upgraded electrical service to the pump shed & a new elephant cover for the hot tub. An upgraded whole-house security system is also included.
Little Summer is known for its historic cottages, lovingly maintained gardens & village-like atmosphere. The street has been recognized through Buffalo in Bloom & is a favorite w/ Garden Walk Buffalo. Highest & best offers please. Sellers request no escalation clauses. Sellers are open to possible owner financing.