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This intriguing wood cabin rests in a peaceful cul-de-sac in Black Jack, Missouri, near Florissant. The late Robert Bischoff and his wife, Shirley, built the home in 1980 and used the greenhouse to grow orchids. The family would ride their bicycles to deliver the orchids to local floral shops, including the former W.W. Florist that sat on the corner of Old Halls Ferry and Parker Road.
Welcoming you into the charming cabin is a rustic foyer furnished with a mud area and an intricate mosaic-tiled floor. The house has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half-bathrooms. Throughout, there are expansive rooms, heated floors, tall ceilings, and an abundance of natural sunlight. The exposed two-story brick chimney ties the whole house together.
Mosaic tiles carry through the kitchen, which are incorporated in the breakfast bar and countertops. Off to the side is an enclosed porch that contains a porch swing, creating a quaint hideaway spot. Located on the main floor is a laundry room and master bedroom suite, detailed with a wooden beamed ceiling.
Perpendicular to the chimney are two French doors leading to the sunroom, which extends the entire length of the house. The floor-to-ceiling windows generate solar energy, powering heat throughout. The house is also situated at the edge of the lot, which provides a beautiful view of the entire yard. The room is spacious, allowing for both living and gardening areas.
At the top of the spiral staircase are two bedrooms and a bathroom with a double vanity. The lofted floor surrounds a curious sight of the main floor and dazzling greenhouse from above.
Address: 12773 Orley Drive
Price: $225,000
Realtor: Debbie Weber, Keller Williams, 314–775–0424
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