Perfectly situated 3 blocks from Bayshore Blvd and Hyde Park Village and not in a flood zone, the residence at 817 S Willow Ave. is one of the most uniquely beautiful and functional historic homes in Hyde Park. Its 1925 architecture & finishes represent a mixture of exterior influences from half -timbered homes in Northern France & interior influences from 1910-1930 American Craftsman detailing. Some noted exterior features are the use of natural elements: wood, brick & mortar, brick columns & piers, a porte-cochere, a low sloping front roof, a broad front porch with a front stoop & a bead board ceiling, graceful wood framed glass doors, numerous casement windows, & ornamental wood trim. The inviting front landscaping neatly frames this newly painted mindful gray & simply white trimmed home. The wide, welcoming front porch is where you will watch & meet your neighbors as they stroll by. Other Craftsman features include a large living room with a wood & tile fireplace surround, a spacious dining room with built in shelving & plate rails, a butler’s pantry with wood trimmed glass display cabinets, & a sunroom. The kitchen includes a built-out center island (with beverage drawers, wine racking, cabinets, and a prep sink), an eating bar, top grade appliances, solid wood & glass display cabinets, & a built-in desk. The kitchen & dining bar open to the ample family room/ informal dining area. A walk-in pantry & separate utility room are nearby. From the screened back porch enjoy