$694,000  Boise, Idaho

Happy Spring! This gorgeous home has so much to offer. The formal: Cathedral ceilings, dramatic sweeping staircase and overlook, arched and transom windows, crown molding, custom woodwork, inlayed hardwood floors, living room fireplace, columned entry dining room and a huge primary suite with soaker tub, his and her closets. The informal: Cozy family room, brick fireplace, bonus den/office, warm inviting eat in kitchen. The turnkey practical: new carpet, LVT, paint, arched windows, appliances, landscaping, $45k presidential roof, HVAC, water heater, central vac, stair/cabinet lighting, built ins, tons (and tons) of storage, huge laundry, oversized 3 car garage, inexpensive Capital water district. The private SE facing backyard is perfect for morning sun and summer shade. All this, plus a central location in the desirable BayHill Springs neighborhood, with meandering parklike walking paths and private cul de sac with guest parking. A must see!

$1,360,000  Boise, Idaho

VIEW, LOCATION, UPDATES and a rare on-market opportunity on Horizon Drive in North Boise, built in 1952 originally by builder/owner has been in same family for generations. A fortress of a home, respectfully blending a bit of yesterday with a bit of today, in a peaceful setting full of quiet. Walking distance to VA and St Lukes Hospitals, blocks from Hyde Park, downtown amenities. A well-aged gem with a killer view is bicycle foothills-hiking friendly. Built to stand the test of time, this solid brick home features living room areas on the main and lower levels each with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and individual wood-burning fireplaces. Updates and upgrades include kitchen cabinets/backsplash, all new appliances, full interior paint, refinished doors/woodwork, new light fixtures, refinished original red-oak wood flooring, new tile and carpets, bathroom downstairs, and some window replacements. Additional concrete cellar-style storage rooms ideal for wine, preserves, or seasonal items. A ground-level separate entry/access unlocks the idea of a kitchenette in the laundry room downstairs (new w/d included) for possible flexibility in living arrangements. Exterior improvements include new paint, new entry planter box, huge landscaping overhaul, new gated privacy fence, finished garage walls, new double-car garage door w/opener.