642 E 18TH AVE, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Design aficionados often say they'd rather have an original home than a poorly executed flip, and this home is exactly the kind of authentic mid-century residence that's becoming increasingly difficult tofind. Tucked within the coveted Northcrest Subdivision in the high Avenues, the home rests on a generous 0.28-acre lot, offering more than a quarter acre of mature landscaping, privacy, and a peaceful setting above the city.Before you reach the front door, this home invites you to slow your pace. A gated entry courtyard, lined with a charming stone wall and flourishing rose bushes, leads you along a tranquil garden path. Lush flowering shrubs tucked behind the gate create an intimate arrival experience -- a quiet transition from the outside world before you ever step inside. Inside, the home's original mid-century bones speak for themselves. Astriking terrazzo fireplace anchors the wood-paneled living room, while walls of glass frame the surrounding greenery and bathe the interior in natural light. Rich hardwood floors extend through much of the main level, where the thoughtful floor plan includesa primary bedroom along with two additional bedrooms.Just beyond the living spaces, a covered wood deck overlooks an exceptionally private backyard shaded by mature trees and established landscaping only time can create. As a bonus,theentrance to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail is directly across the street, providing immediate access to miles of hiking and biking with panoramic valley views. Lovingly cared for over the years, this home offers the rare opportunity to become the next steward of a mid-century property. Whether your vision is a careful restoration or a designer renovation, the possibilities begin with an exceptional foundation.