What a find!
The present owner found this handsome house in unfortunate repair. Fortunately, original details remained.He had the knowledge & expertise to make important improvements & restore original features. it is now a lovely 21st c. residence.
Exterior (Front)
Exterior (Main)
Porches, windows, doors and ornamentation are reminders of the era of the architecture.
Exterior (Front)
Side porch with turned posts.
There is a convenient Kitchen/Family Room entrance which is covered with a side porch off driveway.
Exterior (General)
Welcoming Front Porch.
Architectural features complement this inviting architecture. Perfectly preserved and presented.
Exterior (Front)
Exterior (Front)
Original trim sparkles. Perfectly prepared and painted.
Exterior (Front)
Interior (General)
Lovely and graceful original stairway now completely restored. Oak newel post, landing post and railing. Brass and alabaster light fixture gleams.
Interior (General)
Oak landing post duplicates newel.
Rather unusual for landing post to be as ornate as newel post. Restored to original beauty.
Interior (General)
Brass & possibly alabaster entrance fixture.
Alabaster is not confirmed but appears to be original to house. The design and quality would indicate as such.
Interior (General)
Interior (General)
Beautifully restored oak newel. "Like New!"
Interior (General)
Guest closet in entrance hall.
The bulls-eye woodwork is in perfect condition. All window sashes have been removed, glass removed, prepared for painting; glass re-installed; re-glazed.
Interior (General)
Kitchen large enough for dining plus . . .
Spacious (14' x 27') Kitchen - large enough for dining table in kitchen PLUS seating area forFamily Room (12' x 14') area. It is bright & sparkling. New everything including plumbing, recessed lights & floor. Abundant storage & shelving.
Kitchen
Dining room and adjoining living room
Handsome transom grill work Both living and dining room are spacious and sun-filled. Trim and walls like new.
Dining Room
Dining Room
The chimney is ready equipped for gas or wood stove. High ceilings com[pement the spacious rooms.
Dining Room
Upstairs front window
Playful stained glass window emphasizes the era. Is located in front upstairs bedroom for all to enjoy. .
Interior (General)
Backyard view toward house
The backyard rolls gently down to the riverfront at the head of the Chester River. Perfect setting for garden and seating area where wildlife and river can be enjoyed.
View
Upper Chester River waterfront
WATERFRONT AT $212,000. Wow! Drop your canoe or kayak over board and explore the beautiful Chester River. A paddlers dream at this great price.
View
View
Head waters of the Chester River which start of Chester River Trail.
View
Unusual wood knobs.
Rather unusual door knobs.
Interior (General)
Anodized Aluminum Roof.
Main roof is anodized aluminum shingles. All porch roofs are lifetime coated standing seam steel (with aluminum paint added to match the main roof).
Exterior (General)
Original box locks
More than likely as they were installed.
Interior (General)
Interior (General)
Second Floor hall freshly prepared and painted. Painted floors. Two new baths. three bedrooms plus office. Simply awaits your furnishings.
Interior (General)
Dining Room
Spacious separate dining room with bay window. Chimney prepared for wood or gas stove - your choice.
Dining Room
