113 W Strong St

Description

Victorian Lover's Dream home--with a POOL! Built at the turn of the century by the famous architect, C.H. Thomas for his own daughter. This architectural masterpiece is one of the famous three sister's historic homes. It features a large veranda and charming front garden. A spacious foyer with a fireplace where the gentleman callers use to wait. Through original pocket doors, you can sashay from the spacious living room to the formal dining room then to the modernized kitchen, past the first of the full and half baths, out the double back doors to the inviting pool/bbq area. This home has a great floorplan for entertaining family and friends and can even house small weddings and events. Great room proportions and tall windows making it a light and bright home to live in. Beautiful original millwork throughout the home as well as heart of pine hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and 7 fireplaces five of which still have the original ornate cast iron fresco covers. This first floor bath has a marvelous massage shower system with jetted soaking tub. The kitchen still has the original butlers stairs that tie into the main staircase. The Second floor features 4 very large bedrooms, each with their own fireplace. The 4th bedroom connects to a larger one and would make a perfect nursery, sitting room or office. The bedrooms are large enough to house sofas or chairs in addition to king or queen size beds. Also on the second floor is a spacious bath with built in shower seat of marvelous blue and white tile. The fifth bedroom is on the third floor. It is a complete suite with its own kitchenette and a large private bath. It runs the entire length of the home. It would make a great master, private den, office, play area, in-law suite or rental. The third floor bath perfectly blends the old and the new with Jacuzzi tub for two, Kohler pedestal sinks and walk-in rain shower. This home is in a superb location. A little over 1/2 mile to the heart of downtown.