1125 Kingshighway Blvd

3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, $290000

This tudor style home from the turn of the 20th century has been lovingly preserved with the original woodwork including ceiling beams and pillars. The original bookshelves have leaded glass doors and stained glass.

The first floor has a living room with a woodburning fireplace. The separate dining room is spacious and has a bay window with stained glass. New wood floors through out the first floor.

The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances that are fit for a chef. There is ample cabinet space and room for another counter or a table. But the bonus room behind it is also great for a breakfast nook.

There is an entry foyer with room for a desk or a chair. The first floor also has a half bath.

Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and a large updated bath. These rooms are carpeted. There is a bonus room that would make a nice desk area.

The house is comfortable with hot water heat and zoned air conditioning. There is a full walk-out basement.

The yard is fenced and level. This is one of the only houses on the block that has a driveway. The driveway is a pass through. In other words you can pull in from the front and drive through to the two parking pads off the alley. There is a sliding gate to the backyard and an automatic sliding gate that opens off the 2 car parking pad. There is also room to park in the backyard for parties.

This home is in the St Louis neighborhood known as Kings Oak. The homes were built around the time of the w1904 World’s Fair. The population in 2010 was 180 total, with 99 white alone, 70 black alone, 4 Asian and 7 mixed race.

It is located within walking distance of the Barnes Medical Complex, Forest Park and immediately across the street from The Groce and Forest Park Southeast neighborhood.

Immediately Across from THE GROVE

The Grove, Manchester Avenue between Kingshighway and Vandeventer, is a destination street that is approximately one mile long. It is self described as a “Bohemian Paradise” with over fifty businesses offering a diverse choice of entertainment from morning till night. The “Manchester Strip” now hosts restaurants and shops, an improv comedy club and various nightclubs.

What to Eat and Drink

I haven’t gone to many of the clubs in The Grove. I was at a private surprise birthday party at The Atomic Cowboy and loved to go to Rise Coffee shop but Covid got to both of them. One of my favorites is and has been Everest Cafe. It is owned and operated by a husband and wife team and serves healthy Nepalese, Indian & Korean cuisine since 2004. Their story is on their website.

Oh yes, there’s plenty of beer to go around. I haven’t paid a visit yet but according to Sauce this brewery overwhelms you when entering. Gezellig opened in The Grove in 2016 and is just down the street from Urban Chestnut. And speaking of Urban Chestnut, my brother-in-law and I spent a delightful afternoon enjoying the food and brew here. The venue is German with long family style tables, lots of beer, great pretzels and brats and kraut. It’s a mecca for a German gal like me.

Just recently I finally made it to Sauce on the Side. My friends have been talking about it quite a bit. I wasn’t disappointed. I enjoyed a calzone beyond compare. Friendly service. I could only eat half. My husband had the other half for dinner. Yum Yum.

Retail

So this is one of the most AWESOME parts of The Grove and Forest Park Southeast!!! The City Greens Market, a nonprofit co-op market, offers food at or below cost to the disabled and elderly residents of the neighborhood. I had the pleasure of meeting a couple of the founders several years ago. They call themselves the Midtown Mamas and started this project in the basement of St. Cronan Church (in Forest Park Southeast) in 2008. They also run a community garden that gives local residents the chance to grow their own food. In addition, volunteers offer healthy cooking and gardening workshops.

Some other retail in the area: May’s Place (vintage clothing);City Boutique; Tattoo The Lou; Simmons Bank.

Street Art

When visiting The Grove it is interesting to stroll the street and look at its street art.

Click here for events in The Grove

Schools

There is not a shortage of high quality schools nearby. The Metro Academic and Classical High School, a St Louis Public School Magnet School, is located at 4015 Mcpherson Ave on the eastern edge of the CWE. Metro ranked number 1 in the state of Missouri in 2013. Also located in the CWE is the new St Louis the King Elementary School. This school includes grades kindergarten through grade 8 and is open to any child. It is located on the campus of the Basilica. The Guidepost Montessori School is highly touted by residents in the area. Click here for a list of more schools located in the Central West End.

New City School is located at 5209 Waterman. It includes children from age three through 6th grade. Crossroads College Preparatory School at 500 DeBaliviere accommodates grades 7th through 12. St Louis University High School, a Jesuit high school for boys was founded in 1818. It educates young men from 9th through 12th grades. It is located at 4970 Oakland Avenue (Go Billikens!).

To determine which St Louis Public School is close to your home, call 314-633-5200. This guide from SLPS is also helpful in making the all important decision of schools and neighborhoods.