Lakefront bohemian walk-up with a view. Leather, wood, wicker & water, the four essential elements, are abundant in this spacious second floor flat located at Birmingham’s historic East Lake Park. Built in 1898, the upper level of this home was renovated in 2022 and offers a sleek stainless-steel kitchen, plush bedrooms, modern bath, laundry room, hardwood floors and fabulous retro furnishings that will Wow you, upon entry. The space Fondue is the private, second-floor residence in this 2-story town-home duplex. Rooms are large with 11' ceilings and hardwoods throughout. The bedrooms offer king and queen beds with 100% cotton bedding, feather duvets, extra blankets, and feather and hypoallergenic pillows. The living room is inviting, with warm leather furniture, plenty of natural light and 43" Smart TV. The retro kitchen handles food prep and entertaining with a collection of fabulous finds. Everything you need for cooking and baking is on site, including a stainless refrigerator, dishwasher, electric cooktop and oven, microwave, coffeemaker, cookware, toaster, utensils and more. The bathroom is complete with a walk-in shower flanked in subway tile over marble floors and one-of-a-kind art-deco vanity. The upper deck is inviting and relaxing with its Adirondack chairs and plenty of sunshine, ideal for afternoon cocktails. Laundry facilities include large capacity LG stacked units, iron/ironing board and consumables. The East Lake Park neighborhood is a designated Opportunity Zone for the city and many homes are undergoing extensive renovations and/or need to be renovated. Fondue, Green Tea and The LakeHouse are the nicest homes in the lakefront area, and our portfolio here is growing. The neighborhood is culturally diverse and home to an eclectic mix of neighbors. It is safe and quiet with lots of families and children at the lake, daily. If your stay requires isolation in an elegant neighborhood, perhaps you should look elsewhere. We are rebuilding this one, one fabulous home at a time! Guest access The home, yard and upper deck are available for your use. The lower rear deck is for Green Tea guests, as is the home's front porch. PARKING: Primary parking for Fondue is at the rear of the driveway, by the stairs and the deck. Please reserve the area of the driveway adjacent to the front yard for downstairs guests. Additional parking is available across the street, adjacent to the park. Other things to note Fondue is next door to The LakeHouse, another of our properties, on the lake which gives the East Lake neighborhood its name. Keep your eyes peeled for more offerings here, as our portfolio is growing! East Lake Park is a 100-acre city park surrounding a 5-acre lake, developed in 1886 to attract residents moving to work in Birmingham's steel industry. This park was once famous for its Ferris wheel, a shooting gallery, swimming, boating, water skiing, baseball, golf, a zoo, concerts and other entertainment. Today, East Lake Park is one of the largest municipal recreational facilities in Alabama. East Lake Park also has a public swimming pool, outdoor fitness equipment, football and soccer fields and playgrounds. This family friendly neighborhood is culturally diverse and in the throes of revitalization.