Welcome to 1353 Michigan. Located in the Harvard Yale neighborhood, this is a very unique property situated alongside the Douglas Park gully - offering a private and quiet backyard that is a true oasis in the city. Enter the home to enjoy the original charm of this 1937 bungalow/cottage with all of the necessary modern updates. The living room features vaulted ceilings, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a gas fireplace and plenty of natural light. Step up into the dining room that opens into an updated kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Down the hall, there are two bedrooms that overlook the private backyard and offer great closet spaces. The main floor bathroom has been updated with new tile, fixtures and a shower with glass doors. There is also a powder bathroom on the main floor. Downstairs offers two bedrooms with great closet space and ground level windows allowing plenty of natural light. One full bathroom downstairs and a bonus room that could be used as a family room, office or workout room. In addition, a nice sized laundry area with built in cabinets for storage. And now, let's focus on the backyard outdoor living area. There are few properties in the area that have this amount of privacy, shade and open space. The backyard has all new low maintenance landscaping and a new irrigation system. The flagstone patio has plenty of space for dining and relaxing. The planter boxes that run alongside the westside of the home are a perfect place to grow vegetables & herbs and are ready to go with a new drip watering system. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a truly spectacular home in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Salt Lake. The house is close to restaurants, bars, coffee shops and shopping in the 9th & 9th and 15th & 15th neighborhoods and several parks including Miller Park. The house is minutes away by car to the University of Utah, Sugarhouse, Downtown SLC, and quick access to the freeway to get to world class ski resorts and the SLC airport. Square footage figures are provided as a courtesy estimate only. Buyer is advised to obtain an independent measurement.