3558 Cowden Avenue
This sweet bungalow was built in 1925. The renovations included updating the floor plan so that it has a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and private bath, and a totally upgraded the kitchen.
Price - Not Disclosed
Before Cowden was completed, the husband of a couple that had interest in our Edwin project gave us a call to ask if we were working on anything. We said that we were nearing completion on Cowden, and he came and toured the home. After he visited the property, he brought his wife to see it, and they made a full-price offer on the spot. Because of this, the house was not publicly marketed for sale.
Located within steps of the University of Memphis main campus in a quiet neighborhood, this home has the best of old and new — an updated floor plan, a new kitchen, two baths - one new, one updated, a laundry room, and all new appliances. Every square inch, inside and out, has been painted and the wood floor have been brought back to their original beauty. The electrical system has been totally reworked (no more knob and tube) and storm windows added for energy efficiency. All work was done under permit.
There is a walk-up attic for easy storage and a large deck out back for entertaining. On top of all this, this home is just pretty.
Dove gray cabinets complement the stainless steel appliances
Dimensions:
Front porch - 7’ 6” x 12’
Living area - 12’ x 21’3”
Dining area - 10’ x 14’
Kitchen - 9’ x 12’
Master Bedroom - 10’10” x 9’9”, closet - 2’ x 2’3”
Adjoining Master Bathroom with large walk-in closet, double vanity and full tub - 10’10” x 9’9”, plus toilet alcove
Bedroom 2 - 10’ 3” x 10’1”’, closet - 3’2” x 3’3”
Bedroom has private access to guest bath
Bath - 5’ x 7’
Details:
Lot size - 60’ x 170’
Total square footage - 1,350, according to the tax assessor’s site
Here’s a shout out to the great people and local businesses we worked with in taking this house apart and putting it back together: Arlington Electric, K&K Plumbing, Mark and David of Mark’s Painting, Mark Ward - The Tub Guy, Jeff Bitner of AAA Pest Control, Abbey Road Chimney Repair, Mary Davis of C. Howard Davis Home Appraisals, Riteway HVAC and Rick Cogswell.
And here’s to the national retailers we frequent—many of the store employees know us by name—Lowe’s, Home Depot, Floor and Decor, and PPG Paints.
With special thanks to our next door neighbor Sandy and all the people on the street who have been so kind and supportive during the renovation. The new owners will have great neighbors.