1414 E Coronado Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006

Sometimes you walk into a historic home and you ask yourself, “But where is the nostalgic charm? Where are those quintessential mid-century details? The sweet built ins? The splashy kitchen counter-tops and quirky cabinetry? The whimsical pink tiles in the bathroom?” Those are not the questions you’ll ponder at 1414 E. Coronado Road, where original, not-like-they-make-it-today features blend beautifully into modern additions to the house. With its sunshiny kitchen, stunning fireplace, venetian pink bathroom, generously sized bedrooms, host-worthy backyard, and giant casita, this historic home is a genuine Coronado jewel waiting for its nostalgia-loving owner to come on by. Built in 1949, this Coronado home offers a roomy 1,228 square feet that sits on a beautifully landscaped 8,355 square foot lot. The main house is a two bedroom, one bathroom, and the fully-loaded detached casita boasts an additional 580 square feet of livable space. Let's step inside. Through the front door and just off to the right is the kitchen in all its original glory. There's no way you can miss the sunshine-hued countertops, and true to midcentury architecture, the clever storage solutions are in abundance. You'll quickly fall in love with the charismatic built-in shelving at the end of the countertop (perfect for all your recipe books!), the ingenious pull-out cutting boards next to the stove, and of course the fleet of cabinets. Here you'll also find a sweet breakfast nook that feels bright and welcoming thanks to the nearby window. Just off the kitchen is the laundry room, complete with additional cabinetry and a door that provides access to the carport. Back through the kitchen, past the nook, and into the living room we go. The unquestionable star of this space is the tall and handsome stacked-stone fireplace that sits front and center. On either side, you'll find convenient built-in storage waiting patiently for a good book collection to fill up its shelves. Giving the fireplace a run for its money, though, is the magnificent window that looks out into the manicured backyard and provides you with a first-row seat to Phoenix's candy-colored sunsets. Imagine yourself sitting in this pretty, sun-drenched room, the scent of something yummy wafting out of the kitchen and music playing in the background... Just down the hallway sits two bedrooms and a bathroom. Both bedrooms were recently re-carpeted, come with ceiling fans, and are roomy with surprisingly spacious closets. The shared bathroom is just around the corner from either bedroom, and is a true nostalgia triggering space thanks to its original venetian pink and burgundy color scheme. We might be going overboard here, but the tiled step-in shower, tub and toilet will have you...tickled pink with delight. The huge backyard can be accessed both from the driveway, the living room, and from the back-facing bedroom. You'll be grateful for the multiple points of entry, as this is an area of the home you'll spend a lot of time. The covered patio is the perfect place to sip lemonade, tea or wine – depending on your mood – and there's plenty of space for hosting a sizeable crowd. And if you noticed the chicken coop, you're definitely not the only one. It was featured in Phoenix's 2013 Tour de Coops, where over 700 guests came by to ooh and ahh over it. Oh, and fun fact: the two evergreen trees in the backyard were the current owner's first two Christmas trees, planted in 2006 and 2007 and still thriving today. Another thing you may have noticed in the backyard (aside from the zen-like, gorgeous landscaping) is the building in the back. This is the 580-square-foot casita, which consists of a huge bedroom and lounging space, full bathroom, and mini-kitchen with enough room for an eat in. This kitchen area comes with a sink and two-range stove, and just needs a mini refrigerator to be complete! This casita brings the property's square footage count to over 1800.