2 Dawes PL Bloomington, IL 61701

Charming and idyllic, this white painted brick cottage sits up on a small hill crest at the entrance to the quaint Briarwood subdivision just one block from the Constitution Trail. One of the few cottages with an attached garage along with a concrete turn around, means you'll not sacrifice convenience for style. Starting at the beautiful wide front door, the layout is simple and thoughtful with a separate foyer area and closet, a large living room with a high arched ceiling, beautiful fireplace, and french doors that open onto the attached and spacious screened porch. Two bedrooms and a newly remodeled bathroom are on the main level with plenty of closet space. The living room flows into a charming vintage kitchen complete with a built in banquette. The home also boasts a full basement with brick walls and tall ceilings for extra storage space. The front room of the basement contains its own entrance and windows, providing egress for a possible 3rd bedroom. This cozy home is full of vintage detail with hardwood floors, glass door knobs, paneled doors, built ins, and original light fixtures. Updates include: HVAC in 2024, Complete water service 2022, CO2 and smoke detectors in 2026, new fascia, soffit, lintels, screened porch decking and porch roofing 2022-23, windows and storms 2023, porch rescreened 2023, bathroom complete renovation including plumbing and structure 2022, custom blinds and shades 2022, New refrigerator 2026, new washer and dryer 2022, water heater 2020 and more!