Charming 14-year-old free-standing CWE home with open floor plan, 9-ft ceilings on 1st, kitchen w granite counter tops and stainless-steel appliances, beautiful wood floors, plus an attached, private 2-car garage. There are sliding doors from the spacious kitchen leading out to a fenced rear yard and patio. The open floor plan is delightful and includes a living room w gas log fireplace, a family room w bay window, and a huge eat-in kitchen w recently-updated appliances. There is a spacious unfinished basement which can easily be finished into additional living space.

The CWEA was founded in 1958 by a group of concerned residents who were determined to keep this historic neighborhood from the fate that befell so many beautiful U. S. cities after World War II.  The mission of the CWE Association is to enhance and maintain the the CWE as a desirable and diverse urban neighborhood.  

I’m pleased to report that the annual Central West End Association’s Spring House Tour was a great success this past weekend.  It featured six historic CWE homes on the 5000 and 5100 blocks of Westminster Place, along with the historice Tuscan Temple and First Church of Christ Scientist at the east  end of the 5000 block.

Beautiful top-floor Central West End unit overlooking the fountain & shops of Maryland Plaza. Fabulous setting in an enclave of seven historic 1906 mansions, totally renovated in 2005. Excellent walking location, just steps from the Chase Park Plaza, Straub's, & the shops, cafes & restaurants along Maryland Plaza & Euclid Ave. Just one block to gorgeous Forest Park! This unit enjoys an ideal floor plan, with the kitchen open to the spacious living room/dining room.

 Historic 1900 Central West End home, totally renovated, fabulous new kitchen with Wolf gas range, stainless-steel appliances, gorgeous wood cabinets, plus granite and stainless-steel countertops. Fine original features include refinished wood floors, beautiful crown molding and millwork, pocket doors, 4 fireplaces, original brass hardware, classic covered front porch, spacious entry hall with original tile floor, bay windows and 10-ft ceilings.

I’m pleased to report that real estate activity in the Central West End (CWE) is off to a much better start in 2013 as compared to 2012.  Amy and I have seen a marked decrease in CWE residential real estate inventory over the past few months, both in single-family homes and in condominiums.  We have also noted an increased feeling of optimism among buyers, bolstered by record-low mortgage rates and excellent values in CWE houses, townhomes, mansions, lofts, condos and co-op apartments.  The net result is that CWE properties, especially in zip codes 63108 and 63112, are selling with fewer da

Amy and I just sold a beautiful Central West End (CWE) listing which we had at 4323 Forest Park Avenue, St.

Amy and I also just sold a gorgeous Central West End (CWE) condo property which we had listed at 43 Maryland Plaza, #C, St. Louis, MO 63108.  The condo is one of three condo units in a 1906 historic mansion located across the street from the elegant Chase Park Plaza.  There are seven adjoining spacious mansions on the north side of the CWE’s Maryland Plaza, and all of them were built back in 1906.  They were totally renovated between 2005 and 2007 and converted into 20 individually-designed luxury condo units.  

What magnificent views from this lovely southeast-facing unit! Beautiful views toward the Cathedral Basilica to the east and the Washington Univ Medical Center to the south. This building was designed in 1963 by HOK and is widely-regarded as one of the finest Mid-Century Modern buildings in St. Louis. This unit features a 24x6 covered balcony, handsome bamboo floors, expansive windows, updated kitchen with granite countertops & stainless-steel appliances, plus a recently-updated master bath with gorgeous ceramic tiling.

Absolute perfection overlooking Forest Park. This is one of the finest ABC units ever offered. 1st-class renovations all done over the past 7 years. Recent thermal windows, HVAC, humidifier, elec & plumbing systems. Perfectly re-worked millwork, refinished wood floors & fabulous faux-painted walls. LR w gas fireplace, window seat w storage, sconces, shutters & crown mold. DR w handsome pocket doors & bookcases, 1950's Italian chandelier & crown mold.