PROPERTY INFORMATION
Fantastic opportunity very close to several of Ohio Citys finest amenities! This historic Victorian landmark, in the heart of Ohio City, was designed by Cleveland architect Fenimore C. Bate. This property can be purchased either as a single family home or to use as a B&B or VRBO, antique store, or law office. The home is currently being used as a B&B but the business itself is not for sale.
Built pre 1900*, this gorgeous, impeccably-maintained home has been remodeled to preserve the homes historic details. Some improvements were made to reflect today's modern comforts and conveniences. These amenities include the addition of the following:
* High velocity central air system on all 3 floors
* 2 Mitsubishi mini splits on the 3rd floor for added comfort as needed
* Beautifully updated classic bathrooms with Toto toilets
* New boiler (3.5 years old)
* New hot water tank (2021)
* Nearly all new wood tilt-in windows on the 2nd & 3rd floors (2009)
* Reglazed all the windows & added new storm windows on main floor
* New carpeting (2015)
* Extensive wallpaper removal
* Warm neutrally painted walls
* Freshly & professionally prepped and painted exterior (2021)
* Trexx decking added to front porch, side porch, & balcony deck
* And more...
This home has tons of charm and character! There is an open and inviting front porch with composite decking for relaxing and socializing, and hassle free maintenance. The woodwork is original and in outstanding condition. There is original period lighting, beautiful original inlaid hardwood floors, and bayed window walls. A double wraparound staircase in the grand entry has a lighted ornamental cherub balustrade. On the landing to the 2nd and 3rd floors there is an original stained glass window that is in perfect condition. There are two built-in storage window seats in the grand entry where you can sit and wait for Uber, read, talk, or people watch.
Elegant leaded-glass bi-fold French doors separate the grand entry from the parlor. A Victorian fireplace adds to the charm and character of the parlor. Original pocket doors separate the parlor from the formal dining room. An original, illuminated, built-in china cabinet in the dining room features glass knobs and stunning millwork.
There is an inviting original kitchen with exposed brick, Corian countertops, a breakfast bar, and modern white appliances that stay with the home. The kitchen is open to the family room so you can watch TV or visit with family and guests as you prepare meals. The family room has two built-in cabinets, a door to a small covered porch with composite decking, and a private room with a shower. There is a charming half bath located nearby, off the hallway.
In this approximately 3369 sq ft home (not including the 1380 sq ft basement), you have your pick of Owners Suites!! On the 2nd floor you will find a laundry room and two spacious bedroom suites with crown moldings and ceiling fans. One of the bedroom suites has a large adjoining lounge room, off the bedroom, for reading and watching TV. This suite has a large beautifully updated en-suite bath with a large open glass block and tile shower with body jets. The other bedroom suite has a balcony that overlooks W28th Street and a beautifully updated en-suite spa-bath with jetted tub and tiled shower.
The 3rd floor has a huge carpeted lounge area with a vaulted beam ceiling ideal for reading and watching TV and/or playing table games, a carpeted bedroom with vaulted pine ceiling and beams, exposed brick, and a beautifully updated en-suite bath.
The lower level is unfinished, plumbed for a bath, and could be used for cold storage or as an exercise space. There is a rare parking space or courtyard with brick pavers on the W28th street side of the home for your convenience.
Enjoy the perks and conveniences of living in Ohio City, a trendy dining and entertainment hub centered on the main strip of West 25th Street, with high-end cocktail bars and beer gardens, alongside fashionable vegan bistros, gourmet farm-to-table restaurants, West Side Market, and indie craft stores and galleries.
* Home is pre 1900. Actual date unclear as county records burned in 1902.