422 W Simpson Street

Description

Step into a piece of history with this beautifully restored gem in downtown Mechanicsburg, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort! This stunning home, originally built in 1910, constructed with a Sears Home Kit, has been meticulously renovated to preserve its original charm while incorporating contemporary amenities.As you enter, you're greeted by original woodwork, high ceilings, and original hardwood floors. The living room and dining room, separated by beautiful matching pocket doors, features original stained glass, while the rest of the home was fitted with high end double pained windows, both Andersen and Pella brand, that let in tons of natural light!The kitchen boasts updated appliances seamlessly integrated into the vintage design, along with custom cabinetry that features glass from the original windows of the home and the full bathroom on the first floor has built-in original cabinets relocated from the dining room with a restored claw foot soaking tub. The three bedrooms on the second floor all have original hard wood floors. The bedroom in the rear of the home has a staircase down the kitchen and balcony overlooking the back yard. Rear bedroom also has access to the third floor which has original hardwood and new Anderson Windows. This space could easily be finished to be made into a 4th bedroom or bonus room. Full bathroom has new fixtures, two vanities, and stackable washer and dryer. The entire home has updated electricity and split units were added both downstairs and upstairs for modern comfort.This beautiful home's updates include a water heater in 2007, aluminum siding painted in 2020 and a new roof in the same year. Outside, this professionally landscaped double lot with fenced in side yard is a tranquil oasis in the downtown area complete with native plants, mature apple trees, and pond with built in filtration system. The stone patio with custom built brick fireplace, grill, and vintage sink is perfect for entertaining under the shade of a willow tree. Outside boasts ample parking for 6 cars, custom built shed for tool storage, raised vegetable beds, and fenced in area for more garden space or chicken run with attached coop. This back yard is full of ambiance for entertaining, and well equipped for urban homesteading! The oversized porch gives this home massive curb appeal! Don't miss this opportunity to make this home yours!Located just steps away from Mechanicsburg Area High School, local restaurants, and quick access to the Carlisle Pike and Rt. 15, this home offers the perfect balance of serene living and convenient access to all that Mechanicsburg has to offer!Current owner of the property is a professional landscaper and want to gift a spring and fall 2025 cleanup of the yard for the new owners! This gorgeous yard includes both native pollinator plants and edible plants!