Lovingly restored English Arts and Crafts 4BR, 2.5BA home on double lot, first time on the market in 29 years. You are welcomed to the 29X12 rebuilt front porch which runs the length of the front of the house, w/beadboard ceiling, skylights, ceiling fan & wicker porch swing. Entry foyer and LR feature gorgeous original art glass windows, 2 beautiful chandeliers, restored woodwork, oak HW floors, 5 window bay with original wood mullions, overlooking the porch. Brick WBFP w/ brick hearth and custom glass fireplace screen, stainless steel chimney liner, restored sconces, satin finish woodwork and coved molding. Double 10 pane french-doors lead to restored 12 panel cross beam ceiling with 4 classic beam light outlets and restored, original George Beardsley cast brass chandelier. 10 glass panel french-door leads to heated year round brick porch with beadboard ceiling, Brazilian rotating ceiling fans, concrete floor, 16 original windows with original hardware and custom made wood storms, built-in Mitsubishi A/C. Completely re-imagined kitchen, gutted and redesigned with quarter sawn oak cabinets, glass panes and brushed nickel drawer pulls, maple floors, white subway tile backsplash, soapstone counters, deep, undermount ss sink, picture window overlooking expansive backyard, crank out clerestory windows, ss appliances, very cool restored 1948 Universal six burner stove with double oven and double broiler, ss range hood vents to outside. Matching kitchen island, movable for entertaining with adjustable light fixture above. Butler pantry with pass through, built-in shelving and glass panel doors. First floor half bath with automatic light and pedestal sink. Second floor, 3 good-sized BR's plus sleeping porch, new bath, linen and cedar closet. Closets include built in cabinetry. BR1 includes brick FP surround and hearth, original andirons, replaced double thermopane front windows. BR2 w/ original sconces, opens onto 13 window, heated, year round sleeping porch w/ AC permanently installed and wonderful garden and side yard views. Restored bath with original pier mirror and drawers, reconstructed original opaque diamond shaped bath windows, white porcelain sink with stand, marble subway tile and basket weave marble floor tile. Stunning glass enclosed marble tiled shower. Enormous 3rd floor BR suite includes flexible 17x15 living area--office/den/study/BR--w/ recently refinished light oak floors, new double thermopane front windows, closet, built in cabinet drawers and under eave storage. Good sized 4th BR, bath with restored original sconce, restored clawfoot tub, replaced maple floors. Clean, high ceilinged, dry basement (Parks flood control system), steel beam construction, laundry chute, W/D. Backyard is a private retreat w/ 4 ft. deep fish and lily pond w/ skimmer, fountain and bubbler in winter to keep ice from forming. Tranquil landscaped garden, herb garden with two level deck and hand kiln-made concrete paver patio. 2 car brick garage, upper half rebuilt in the past 10 years w/ plenty of storage, new doors and openers, plus gated parking for two more cars! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
