Charming cottage
Updated abode retains vintage appeal
Originally constructed in 1929, this two-bedroom, one-bath home has been beautifully updated in keeping with its vintage charm. The brick abode is convenient to downtown Little Rock, as well as to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
For added appeal, the home offers seasonal views of the Arkansas River and the state Capitol building. The wood-fenced backyard has a shaded porch, lit by remote-controlled LED cafe lights, and a stone patio for outdoor living.
The front door opens to the living room, which features a gas-log fireplace that’s finished with an art-tile surround and a painted mantelpiece. This room, along with the dining room and kitchen, is floored in hardwood original to the home. An arched doorway links the living room to the chandelier-lit dining room. The windows in both the living and dining rooms are fitted with custom shades.
The home also has an office that could be used as a den or a guest bedroom. This carpeted space features a knotty-pine beadboard ceiling and has built-in shelves and a window seat, as well as access to the back porch.
Sure to please the family cook, the kitchen is fitted with floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry (some with glass fronts), oiled walnut butcher-block counters, a farmhouse sink, a gas stove, a microwave/vent hood and a dishwasher. The breakfast area has an arched doorway and built-in display shelves.
The master bedroom is carpeted and has a walk-in closet, while the guest bedroom — currently used as a sitting room — has a hardwood floor. The two bedrooms are linked by a tiled bath that has a pedestal sink, sconce lighting and a tub/shower combination.
Other amenities of the home include crown molding, window treatments, ceiling fans, two parking pads, outside storage and more.