UNIQUE AND RARE FIND! This property is in the process of a lot split. Two lots and a whole lot of charm and history behind this restored ''Buxton'' home. This charming bungalow restoration has been updated for today while maintaining the historic design and details of the past. Fall in love with the wrap around covered arched porch. The exterior of the main house is all original wood siding. The garage and mud room were built in 2001-2 to match the original house. The character, unique architecture and craftmanship with its ornate design is warm and vibrant. Entering into the home's spacious entryway, your first impression is ''wow''. Two more beautiful architectural designed arches draw your eye to the open-concept floor plan. From living room, to dining room, to the kitchen This home is completely bathed in natural light, with all the windows, a floor to ceiling grand window in the living room which faces southwest bringing in passive solar giving you lots of warmth during the beautiful snowy days.
Decorative trim, original heartpine floors and Marmoleum flooring throughout, antique door handles, original wood vintage doors. Vintage farmhouse kitchen sink, floor to ceiling pine cabinets and Tiffany-style-stained glass lights, a seamless blend of original detail and 21st century convenience.
The three bedrooms, two full baths are on the first floor of the home.
The owner's suite has a walk-in closet and an on-suite full bath. This truly was a grand home in its era. Spacious rooms and high ceilings.
No CC&Rs and prime location for vacation rental, second home or primary residence.
The Buxton House dates back about 100 years when it was built by the Buxton's, one of the first families to live in Driggs. The current seller started Peaked Sports in the Buxton house in 1995, knowing that at some time he would build a much larger building on the site, move and remodel the old house which he planned to live in. This saved a historic house from demolition when he built the current Peaked Sports building at 70 E Little in 2001.
The foundation was designed to accept the old house on top of a full, daylight basement with a new garage and mud/laundry room added in the back at 230 Aspen Meadows. The house was moved, and the remodel started in Sep 2001, finishing mid-2002. Larry Thal with Sunlight Designs prepared the plans for the remodel and these plans are included in the sale. A new attached garage and mud room were built on site and designed to match the old house. The garage has an extra high ceiling for extra storage and to match the old house. The remodel included stripping the interior down to the studs. New electrical, plumbing and heating were installed to the current code. The house was reinsulated, new dry wall and new windows installed. The original floors were sanded and refinished. The daylight basement is fully finished, includes a utility room, pellet stove and egress windows giving an excellent opportunity to add more living space. Trex decking was used for the front deck. The exterior includes an in-ground sprinkler system and mature trees in an easy to care for landscape.
The lot is located in Teton County and also is in the City of Driggs Area of Impact. County zoning is ADR-0.5. A request for a plat amendment has been submitted to the County and the City of Driggs. The result will be 2 separately deeded parcels, a 0.7acre front lot on which the house sits and a 0.5 acre back lot. The existing driveway will be shared. The existing home is on City water with a private septic system. The back lot has been approved by EIPH for a septic system and can connect to City of Driggs water. There will be a hook up fee.
On 11 August 2021 the Joint Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the plat amendment.
The agenda for that meeting is here: https://www.driggsidaho.org/pz_meeting
The staff report is here: https://www.driggsidaho.org/use_images/pz/jmcomments-21.08.11-pa21-3aspenmeadowsreport-tabled.pdf
It is scheduled to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners on 27 Sep 2021.
Both lots and the house will be sold as one property, without contingencies. The buyer will have the option to develop the back lot in the future or to keep it as open space.
The seller has paid for the application process to date and will be current up to closing. After closing the buyer shall be responsible for any additional charges.
In 2021 the home was freshly painted on the inside and outside. The shake shingle roof was oiled. The interior wood floors were top coated. New exterior light fixtures installed and the home was professionally cleaned.
Move in ready!
