1603 Avery Street | Parkersburg
**The Sellers Wanted to Take This House With Them!** \r\n\r\nFrom the moment you step inside, you\u2019ll see why. This well-loved and meticulously cared-for home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, brimming with character and timeless appeal.\r\n\r\nEnter through the nearly perfect vintage front door, and you\u2019re immediately greeted by soaring 9-foot ceilings that extend throughout the home. The spacious foyer is large enough to accommodate furniture and showcases a stunning burled oak fireplace\u2014one of six original to the structure. A beautiful staircase and an eye-catching raised panel wall add to the home\u0027s historic charm. Original wood floors, intricate woodwork, mantels, and WORKING pocket doors complete the picture.\r\n\r\nThe windows have been thoughtfully updated with historically appropriate double-paned sashes, featuring wood casings and interior trim that honor the original design.\r\n\r\nThe first floor includes a living room, formal dining room, and a kitchen with a butler\u2019s pantry that now doubles as a laundry area. A built-in china closet in the dining room and a brick accent wall in the kitchen pay homage to the home\u2019s vintage roots. The cabinetry in the butler\u2019s pantry/laundry area is original to the house. A powder room completes the main level.\r\n\r\nUpstairs, you\u2019ll find three bedrooms and three more original fireplaces. The primary bedroom adjoins a finished \u201Csleeping porch,\u201D expanding the space and offering the perfect spot for a private coffee bar or a sunlit home office. The upstairs bathroom is spacious and updated with a walk-in shower.\r\n\r\nThe third-floor attic is a floored, unfinished space measuring approximately 28\u0027 x 30\u0027\u2014offering over 800 square feet of potential. Whether you envision a studio, guest suite, or simply need extra storage, this space is ready for your personal touch. MLSNow 5156939 Directions to property: From Market Street, turn onto 16th Street. Travel 16th Street to Avery Street. Turn onto Avery. House is the the second house on the left.