20736 Academy Road Single-Family Home for sale in Greenleaf, Idaho

$295,000

Location: In the city of Greenleaf, Idaho. Only 40 minutes to Downtown Boise and 10 minutes to Caldwell, Idaho. Greenleaf is a nice country community of approximately 850 people. There is a private School, Greenleaf Friends Academy, cafe, gas station with convenience store and a few more businesses in town.
Home: Turn of the Century home built in 1910. The owner has taken great pride in keeping the home as close to the era as possible with original lighting, original woodwork, hickory hardwood floors, lap and plaster, hardwood like what was used then, claw foot tub (does have shower), many of the original windows, and more. This was a well designed home with very functional space.
The main level includes a front covered porch, living room, formal dining, den/office, Kitchen with eating area, bathroom and utility room (Washer and Dryer are included). Kitchen has been updated with features including corrian and granite countertops, Side by side full freezer and full refrigerator (65 in wide), double oven. Large Utility room with cabinetry and sink.
The upper level has 3 bedrooms and one bath. The master bedroom has a deck that is above the front covered porch. The bedrooms have larger than expected closets, and lots of storage.
The basement has a wine cellar/food cellar, maintenance area and a large storage area.
Buildings: There is a shop and office building. About 1/2 if finished office space with a stove for heat and the other part is shop area -great place to store you garden/yard tools. There is also a storage shed beyond the orchard and a chicken coop behind the shop.
Acreage: The acreage is .83 acres with lots to offer. Nice fencing and foliage create a nice private yard. The whole yard has beds of perennials including peonies, 3 dozen patented rose bushes, tulips and other varieties. The orchard has peaches, plums, cherry, and apricot. In the garden space is currents, raspberries, rhubarb and plenty of room for all your vegetables.
Comments: Home was originally owned by a Merchant who moved to Greenleaf from Nebraska. Subsequently it was owned by the owner of the Greenleaf Creamery. Included with the home are historic pictures of the home that help tell the story of this beautiful home and its residents throughout the years. The home has been well maintained and is ready for the new owner to preserve its history. It is eligible for the Historical Registry but is currently not on it.