A house in Webster Groves hits the market

Family History
Known as The Matthew T. Chestnut home, this farmhouse was built in 1888. Featured in Marilynne Bradley’s, A City of Century Homes: A Centennial History of Webster Groves Missouri, the house is a piece of living history with details and stories about the house and the first owners available to be shared with the new owners.

Original Farmhouse
Full of architectural details like original period millwork, the farmhouse maintains much of its charm and splendor for both families and guests. Step through the original double doors into the grand foyer with a gorgeous original staircase and stained glass, plus one of four original fireplaces. (Each fireplace pays homage to a specific tree variety that once stood on the property.) To the left is the cozy library and a second original fireplace. Adjacent to that room is the living room, which features a carved oak mantel and gas insert, a carved ceiling medallion with designer lighting, Jeld-Wen windows, and a display nook. The spacious dining room, dotted with a chandelier by Ralph Lauren Home, allows for large dinner parties; the charming kitchen is replete with natural light. In addition, there is an updated full bath and bonus laundry room on the first level. The second floor offers plenty of space for a large family. It includes another full bathroom and four bedrooms, plus an elegant owners’ suite with a decorative wooden fireplace and an attached bedroom that leads to an enclosed sun porch. A smaller staircase leading up to a third level flex space with endless possibilities. 

Renovation Ready
The current owners worked with award-winning architects to produce two sets of Webster Groves-approved plans, one for a kitchen remodel and mudroom addition and the other for a primary bathroom and closet room. The addition of a pool has also been approved for the property. Other new updates include a new roof, HVAC system, hallway carpeting, water heater, copper water line from street service, and refinished hardwoods. 

437 Selma Ave for $750,000

Realtor: Lindsey Jacobs, 314-602-7495, Mary Frances Lewandoski 314-966-4700, Compass Realty Group

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