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114 N. Normal features everything you want in a restored historical home.

(Photos were taken "before" and "after" restoration)

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New/Updated- Wiring & Breaker Box, Plumbing (copper), Water Heater (2yrs), Furnace (9yrs), Roof (8yrs), Windows in 2002 (Original Windows Kept in Attic for Restoration), Coaxial Cable & Cat5 Ethernet Network Cable Throughout, HD Antenna in Attic (Negotiable)

 
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Restored Exterior- Professionally Painted in 2003 (expected to last 12-15 yrs), Front, Side & Back Porches Rebuilt/Restored in 2002, Foundation Tuckpointing and Backfill in 2004, Driveway Paving (crushed asphalt in 2006), Landscaping in 2002-2005, 

 
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Received Recognition from the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation in 2004 as an historic home with Historic Marker and was on the Historical Home Tour as a "work-in-progress."  Click here to see more information about the history of 114 N. Normal.

*all dates and ages approximate- may be based on previous owner's information.

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Features

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bulletSpacious 2,362* sq. ft. home with large rooms, 3 full bathrooms, and circular floor plan
bulletLarge Lot- 78x195 ft. - That's .35 acres*!  
*According to City of Ypsilanti Assessor
bulletBeautiful & Large Victorian Porch- Perfect for lemonade on a warm summer night!
bulletLarge foyer greets guests with class & style.  Detailed woodwork adorns stairway (and trim throughout house)
bulletParlor/Formal sitting room has built in floor-to-ceiling shelves and a beautiful view of the gorgeous historic homes across the street.
bulletFormal living room has large bay window with southern exposure- great light all day!
bulletDining room has separate door to side porch & the shelter of a large maple- great place for a picnic table!
bulletDining room also has built-in display shelves for your precious china or family heirlooms
bulletDownstairs bedroom has it's own bathroom and HUGE closet.  It would also make an excellent office, craft room, guest room or family room (we've used it as all five!)
bulletKitchen is my FAVORITE room.  It's large with plenty of counter space and an original built-in floor-to-ceiling cabinet that spans an entire wall... it's GORGEOUS (check out the pictures).
bulletKitchen also includes dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave shelf & optional stove/range.
bulletKitchen has separate door to back porch & patio- perfect place for the grill!
bulletLaundry room off kitchen has washer and dryer and plenty of storage shelves (there's lots of storage in this house!)
bulletDownstairs bathroom with full tub was recently remodeled with ceramic tile.  Linen closet has plenty of drawer and shelf space.
bulletButler's stairway provides easy access from kitchen to the upstairs.
bulletHuge front bedroom upstairs has built-in loft (can be easily removed) and large closet.  This room gets EXCELLENT light and has a beautiful view across the street.
bulletPrivate Master bedroom-suite includes a large romantic bedroom with high ceilings and large bay window with a southern exposure.  You'll always wake up cheerful!
bulletIncluded in the master suite is a very versatile room which could be used as a dressing room, laundry room (plumbing present), walk-in closet, nursery or even an office (it's wired for cable and internet). 
bulletA full bathroom with tub and ceramic tile tops off the suite!
bulletOn the north side of the house, you could either have a suite (three rooms attached are similar to the master suite I just described) or keep the rooms separate for more versatility.
bulletLarge room has retro paneling (it's in decent shape if you want to keep it... it's the one project we didn't get to finish!)
bulletAttached "kitchen" can either be used as a kitchen or we used it as a "morning room" where we sit to have coffee and wake up before getting ready for work.  It would also make an excellent craft room because of the great storage space in the cabinets and pantry!
bulletThird full bathroom with tub, remodeled with ceramic tile and classy pedestal sink.
bulletThe entire house features: high 12 ft ceilings, original detailed moldings, extra large windows that provide lots of natural light, some original light fixtures (I love the one in the dining room!), old/original hardware (hinges, doorknobs, floor grates, etc), and something that always makes you feel at home!

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