1509 Bosart Avenue, Indianapolis

Two beds, one bath, mostly finished basement, fenced backyard, one-car garage, minutes from downtown. These are the basic facts about 1509 Bosart. But this Little Flower jewel is much more than simple specs. How about original solid wood cabinetry that transports you to another time, another world. Or the breakfast nook that feels like your inner-child's favorite hiding spot, a place to shut out the world and enjoy that first cup of coffee in peace. If IKEA is at one end of the home-design spectrum, this home is at the other, the antithesis of mass-produced construction and sanitized suburbia. This 1927 gem is rooted firmly in permanence, in history. Modernity does have its virtues, though, and lovely granite kitchen counters are one of them. So are new gutters and downspouts, a previously waterproofed basement with sump pump. All the monthly utilities average less than $200. And if you're looking for move-in ready, you've found it: all window treatments and appliances will be here when the new homeowner arrives, including the washer/dryer, tucked conveniently into the spacious laundry area downstairs. Dog-owners will be delighted to find a fully fenced backyard. 1509 Bosart gets the balance just right: the character you hope to find in a vintage neighborhood plus the updates and livability that make everyday life lovely.