from the homeowner | Classic elegance means modern amenities at 6425 Cecil Ave. Located on a beautiful tree-lined street in Clayton, the home is more than a century old—it was built in 1914—but it’s still perfectly suited for contemporary living, whether enjoying family time or hosting guests. Plus, it’s within walking distance of Forest Park, Washington University and more. While the current homeowners have loved the property, they’re ready to pass it on, so a new family can call it home.
What do you like about the neighborhood?
The house is on a quiet street that is only one block long, so there is little traffic. There are so many trees—they create a canopy on both sides of the street. The location is wonderful. It’s very close to Forest Park, so we have enjoyed the golf course, zoo, museums and other recreational activities it offers. It’s also a short walk to Washington University, cafes, restaurants and, best of all, a gourmet ice cream shop. The home is in a good location for commuting downtown. Even at rush hour, you can skip some of the biggest traffic backups.
How is the home for entertaining?
It’s great. The potential for hosting guests is one of the things that attracted us to the house. The flow is perfect for entertaining. The entryway is spacious, so we often used it for putting out a drink cart at parties. The large dining room is off that center hall, so it’s easy to transition between spaces. The den is off of the dining room, and we’ve been able to extend seating into that room, so up to 20 people have been able to gather for holiday meals. The kitchen is separate from the dining room, so what’s happening in there isn’t immediately apparent to your guests.
Is the home well suited for a family?
Yes. There are three bedrooms on the second floor and a fourth on the third, which also has a bathroom and living space. It could easily be made into a fifth bedroom if needed. We used the third floor to host out-of-own guests, giving them their own space to unwind. It was very comfortable for both them and us.
Did you make any changes to the property?
One of the features we’ve enjoyed the most is the screened porch we added. We’ve been able to entertain out there quite a bit, even during COVID. We also remodeled the kitchen and master bathroom. We converted a couple of smaller closets into a large walk-in for the master suite, turned some other closet space into a second-floor laundry and made the original first-floor laundry room into a pantry.
What do you most want the next homeowners to know about the property?
It’s a very comfortable place. The maintenance has been easy to manage, and we’ve just enjoyed living here.
from the agent
“This beautiful, regal manse offers all of the architectural detail one expects to see in a historic home of this period in a premier Clayton neighborhood.”
–Sabrina Robb
Price | $1,695,000g
Listing Agent| Sabrina Robb
Agency | Compass Realty Group
Phone | 314.283.7590
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