Sold Price Range: $370,001 - $420,000 Sold on : 12/10/2020
Classic home with great curb appeal in Idylwood, the premier East End neighborhood. Idylwood is listed on National Registry of Historic homes. 2/2 Bungalow on oversized lot has electric driveway gate leading to 2 car garage with approx 320 sq/ft (Buyer to verify) Studio room over garage! Recent custom metal awning over front door.
Open Living/Dining Room brings this charming cottage into modern times. Featuring original solid oak hardwood floors and original wood burning fireplace with brick surround. Wonderful natural light throughout makes this home feel light & bright.
Spacious backyard has generous sized grass area; wonderful for pets, children, or entertaining! Sellers recently had waste water line replaced (Nov 2020) which is noticable and should diminish soon. Stairs seen on left lead up to Studio room over garage.
Aerial photo shows picturesque Idylwood neighborhood and its close proximity to Downtown. Gus Wortham Golf Course in top right. Very convenient to I45, U of H, Medical Center, Downtown, Midtown, and numerous parts of the city! 6719 Fairfield is seen on bottom right.
Elevated front yard makes a striking first impression. Home is not in any high risk flood zone, and no previous flooding (per Seller). Oversized 2 car garage with Studio above built approx 2001. All exterior trim, fascia boards, soffits, and gables replaced with cement board in 2020 (per Seller).
Spacious and open Living/Dining Room is sure to impress. Windows on left face out toward street and Dining Room window at far end looks over driveway. Picture rail crown molding in this room allows you to hang artwork suspended from the molding and not put any holes in the walls!
The original wood burning fireplace is the focal point of the Living Room! The fireplace brick surround and original tile hearth add architectural charm. Open doorway on left leads to Bedrooms and original Full Bath.
The Dining Room features modern chandelier and windows on 2 sides looking over the desirable Idylwood neighborhood. There is room to place a much larger table if desired!
The updated Kitchen is easily accessible from the Dining Room. The floor between Dining and Living Room has inlaid mahogany wood pieces as a design accent while giving an implied separtion to the spaces. Bedrooms and original Full Bath are located through doorway at far right.
The Kitchen was updated in 2010 (per 2012 MLS listing) and offers cherry cabinetry, granite counters, tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting, & undermount SS sink. Note the nice storage in upper cabinets and the combination of drawer depths/sizes on lower cabinets! Doorway on right leads to Sunroom/Den.
Hardwood floors continue into Kitchen, and recessed lighting above. All appliances convey with the home including SS gas range, built-in microwave, and recently purchased SS refrigerator! Home has tankless gas water heater, along with a booster under Kitchen sink! Facing door leads out to driveway.
Sunroom/Den was added in approx 2005 (per previous MLS listing) and looks out over the beautiful backyard. Open door on left is Full Bath/Laundry, and door on far left leads to backyard and garage. Door on far right is a storage closet. Travertine floors and wainscoting on walls are a few of the design elements in this space.
A quick peek at the backyard of 6719 Fairfield. This yard has unlimited potential; create your dream garden, build an outdoor pergola, create a small sports court, build a water feature, or whatever is on your "dream yard" wish list! Sunroom/Den wall of windows on left. Facing structure is garage and stairs leading up to Studio room.
This view of Sunroom/Den shows the storage cabinetry on far wall with glass display cabinets above & inset of exposed brick from back of fireplace. Kitchen entered to right of cabinets. Full Bath/Laundry is middle door and right glass door leads to backyard and garage!
Full Bath was updated in approx 2015 (per Seller) and has wonderful walk-in shower with frameless glass enclosure. Washer & dryer are included in sale of home. It may be possible to create a closet for washer & dryer if desired; consult your contractor of choice.
Another view of the roomy Full Bath shows the vanity and toilet area. Wainscotting and travertine floors continue into this room. This Full Bath is located convenient to Kitchen, backyard, and garage!
The Sunroom/Den is spacious at approximately 22x13 (Buyer to verify). The built-in cabinets offer a variety of storage options. This angle shows the open doorway in center leading to Bedrooms and original Full Bath.
The back Bedroom is approx 12x12 (Buyer to verify) and currently used as Primary Bedroom. The left window faces into backyard of home. It has original hardwood floors and the room was recently painted! Nice wall space for furniture and display.
Another view of the back Bedroom. Two facing closed doors are closets & open door is Hallway to original Full Bath and front Bedroom. On right side of Hallway you can see doorway leading to Sunroom/Den. Note the original door hardware and glass door knobs.
The original Full Bath was updated in 2011 and freshened up in last few weeks. Storage behind louvered doors and open shelving to right of tub for towels, toiletries, and display.
November 2020 improvements to Full Bath include new vanity, sink, plumbing fixture, lighting fixture, mirror, and fresh paint! Tub/shower combo with tile surround up to ceiling and glass block window fills the space with light!
The front Bedroom is appoximately 12x11 (Buyer to verify) and currently used as a Sitting Room. Right window looks out onto homes front yard and street. Original solid oak hardwoods in this room. No carpet in home!
Another view of the front Bedroom. Door on right is closet. Open door is Hallway leading to original Full Bath and back Bedroom. You can see open doorway into the Living Room of the home. Both bedrooms area a generous size, especially for an older home!
The garage/Studio is easily accessed oustide the Sunroom/Den's back door. The garage easily fits 2 cars with plenty of storage space! A full 2 car garage can be a rare treat in Idylwood! Just up the stairs to Studio room.
The room over the garage is currently used as a working studio! It is approximately 23x14 (Buyer to verify) with open truss ceiling, skylights, and a window A/C unit (included in sale). This room would be a great Home Office, Exercise Room, Mancave, Craft Room, Game Room, or whatever need fits your lifestyle!
Another view of the room over the garage. It has built-in shelving. Facing door is entry to this room from outside stairway. The oversized 2 car garage with this room above were built in 2001 (per previous listing!). This room is an unexpected bonus!
Floor plan of 6719 Fairfield home. Note the front right room labeled "Sitting Room" is the 2nd Bedroom as seen in photos. Sellers are currently using as Sitting Room.
This lot is approx 6360 sq/ft (per HCAD) and larger than the average size in neighborhood. It is the icing on the cake to all of the other wonderful features that this home has! 6719 Fairfield is just awaiting for you to create your new memories here!
Brays Bayou runs along the Western edge of Idlywood as seen toward top of photo, and is part of the Brays Bayou Greenway with over 30 miles of hike-and-bike trails. Idylwood has a true, nostalgic neighborhood feel. You often see neighbors walking through the neighborhood!
Spurlock Park is located in the heart of Idylwood with homes surrounding it. It truly is a large neighborhood park!
On the Western edge of neighborhood is the Brays Bayou Greenway with over 30 miles of public green space and hike-and bike trails connecting to other major parks. Literally just down the street from 6719 Fairfield.
Just a few minutes away from Idylwood is historic Gus Wortham Golf Course. Established in 1908, it is the States oldest, continuously played golf course!
Classic home with great curb appeal in highly desirable Idylwood; the premier neighborhood in Houston’s vibrant East End featuring a park-like setting, active voluntary Civic Association, & listed on National Registry of Historic Homes. Oversized lot with elevated front lawn & landscaping, and nice size backyard. Interior features updated Kitchen & Baths, original hardwoods through most of home, wood burning fireplace, great natural light, & large Den/Sunroom with Travertine Flooring. Electric driveway gate leads to detached 2 car garage with approx. 320 sq/ft Studio/Flex Room above. Home has brick veneer & cement board exterior, waste water lines have been replaced, tankless water heater, & more! Not in any high risk flood zone and never flooded (per Seller). Refrigerator, washer & dryer included. Walkable to Spurlock Park, Brays Bayou Hike & Bike Trail, & Gus Wortham Golf Course. Great location convenient to Downtown, Medical Center, U of H, & easy freeway access.
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Edward Vivanco
Classic home with great curb appeal in Idylwood, the premier East End neighborhood. Idylwood is listed on National Registry of Historic homes. 2/2 Bungalow on oversized lot has electric driveway gate leading to 2 car garage with approx 320 sq/ft (Buyer to verify) Studio room over garage! Recent custom metal awning over front door.
Open Living/Dining Room brings this charming cottage into modern times. Featuring original solid oak hardwood floors and original wood burning fireplace with brick surround. Wonderful natural light throughout makes this home feel light & bright.
Spacious backyard has generous sized grass area; wonderful for pets, children, or entertaining! Sellers recently had waste water line replaced (Nov 2020) which is noticable and should diminish soon. Stairs seen on left lead up to Studio room over garage. 
Aerial photo shows picturesque Idylwood neighborhood and its close proximity to Downtown. Gus Wortham Golf Course in top right. Very convenient to I45, U of H, Medical Center, Downtown, Midtown, and numerous parts of the city! 6719 Fairfield is seen on bottom right. 
Elevated front yard makes a striking first impression. Home is not in any high risk flood zone, and no previous flooding (per Seller). Oversized 2 car garage with Studio above built approx 2001. All exterior trim, fascia boards, soffits, and gables replaced with cement board in 2020 (per Seller). 
Spacious and open Living/Dining Room is sure to impress. Windows on left face out toward street and Dining Room window at far end looks over driveway. Picture rail crown molding in this room allows you to hang artwork suspended from the molding and not put any holes in the walls!
The original wood burning fireplace is the focal point of the Living Room! The fireplace brick surround and original tile hearth add architectural charm. Open doorway on left leads to Bedrooms and original Full Bath.
The Dining Room features modern chandelier and windows on 2 sides looking over the desirable Idylwood neighborhood. There is room to place a much larger table if desired! 
The updated Kitchen is easily accessible from the Dining Room. The floor between Dining and Living Room has inlaid mahogany wood pieces as a design accent while giving an implied separtion to the spaces. Bedrooms and original Full Bath are located through doorway at far right.
The Kitchen was updated in 2010 (per 2012 MLS listing) and offers cherry cabinetry, granite counters, tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting, & undermount SS sink. Note the nice storage in upper cabinets and the combination of drawer depths/sizes on lower cabinets! Doorway on right leads to Sunroom/Den.
Hardwood floors continue into Kitchen, and recessed lighting above. All appliances convey with the home including SS gas range, built-in microwave, and recently purchased SS refrigerator! Home has tankless gas water heater, along with a booster under Kitchen sink! Facing door leads out to driveway. 
Sunroom/Den was added in approx 2005 (per previous MLS listing) and looks out over the beautiful backyard. Open door on left is Full Bath/Laundry, and door on far left leads to backyard and garage. Door on far right is a storage closet. Travertine floors and wainscoting on walls are a few of the design elements in this space.
A quick peek at the backyard of 6719 Fairfield. This yard has unlimited potential; create your dream garden, build an outdoor pergola, create a small sports court, build a water feature, or whatever is on your "dream yard" wish list! Sunroom/Den wall of windows on left. Facing structure is garage and stairs leading up to Studio room. 
This view of Sunroom/Den shows the storage cabinetry on far wall with glass display cabinets above & inset of exposed brick from back of fireplace. Kitchen entered to right of cabinets. Full Bath/Laundry is middle door and right glass door leads to backyard and garage!
Full Bath was updated in approx 2015 (per Seller) and has wonderful walk-in shower with frameless glass enclosure. Washer & dryer are included in sale of home. It may be possible to create a closet for washer & dryer if desired; consult your contractor of choice. 
Another view of the roomy Full Bath shows the vanity and toilet area. Wainscotting and travertine floors continue into this room. This Full Bath is located convenient to Kitchen, backyard, and garage!
The Sunroom/Den is spacious at approximately 22x13 (Buyer to verify). The built-in cabinets offer a variety of storage options. This angle shows the open doorway in center leading to Bedrooms and original Full Bath.
The back Bedroom is approx 12x12 (Buyer to verify) and currently used as Primary Bedroom. The left window faces into backyard of home. It has original hardwood floors and the room was recently painted! Nice wall space for furniture and display.
Another view of the back Bedroom. Two facing closed doors are closets & open door is Hallway to original Full Bath and front Bedroom. On right side of Hallway you can see doorway leading to Sunroom/Den. Note the original door hardware and glass door knobs.
The original Full Bath was updated in 2011 and freshened up in last few weeks. Storage behind louvered doors and open shelving to right of tub for towels, toiletries, and display. 
November 2020 improvements to Full Bath include new vanity, sink, plumbing fixture, lighting fixture, mirror, and fresh paint! Tub/shower combo with tile surround up to ceiling and glass block window fills the space with light! 
The front Bedroom is appoximately 12x11 (Buyer to verify) and currently used as a Sitting Room. Right window looks out onto homes front yard and street. Original solid oak hardwoods in this room. No carpet in home!
Another view of the front Bedroom. Door on right is closet. Open door is Hallway leading to original Full Bath and back Bedroom. You can see open doorway into the Living Room of the home. Both bedrooms area a generous size, especially for an older home!
The garage/Studio is easily accessed oustide the Sunroom/Den's back door. The garage easily fits 2 cars with plenty of storage space! A full 2 car garage can be a rare treat in Idylwood! Just up the stairs to Studio room. 
The room over the garage is currently used as a working studio! It is approximately 23x14 (Buyer to verify) with open truss ceiling, skylights, and a window A/C unit (included in sale). This room would be a great Home Office, Exercise Room, Mancave, Craft Room, Game Room, or whatever need fits your lifestyle!
Another view of the room over the garage. It has built-in shelving. Facing door is entry to this room from outside stairway. The oversized 2 car garage with this room above were built in 2001 (per previous listing!). This room is an unexpected bonus!
Floor plan of 6719 Fairfield home. Note the front right room labeled "Sitting Room" is the 2nd Bedroom as seen in photos. Sellers are currently using as Sitting Room. 
This lot is approx 6360 sq/ft (per HCAD) and larger than the average size in neighborhood. It is the icing on the cake to all of the other wonderful features that this home has! 6719 Fairfield is just awaiting for you to create your new memories here!
Brays Bayou runs along the Western edge of Idlywood as seen toward top of photo, and is part of the Brays Bayou Greenway with over 30 miles of hike-and-bike trails. Idylwood has a true, nostalgic neighborhood feel. You often see neighbors walking through the neighborhood! 
Spurlock Park is located in the heart of Idylwood with homes surrounding it. It truly is a large neighborhood park! 
On the Western edge of neighborhood is the Brays Bayou Greenway with over 30 miles of public green space and hike-and bike trails connecting to other major parks. Literally just down the street from 6719 Fairfield. 
Just a few minutes away from Idylwood is historic Gus Wortham Golf Course. Established in 1908, it is the States oldest, continuously played golf course! 
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