This grand home is in search of the next family to love. The front porch invites you to sit under it's robin's egg blue ceiling and sip some tea as you watch the world go by and the storms pass. As you enter you are enveloped with the charm of a bygone era, but immediately notice how easy this home is to live in by today's standards. The rooms are graciously proportioned throughout so you don't have to give up living in the 21st century to enjoy the quality craftsmanship that is a hallmark of homes built in this era. Beautiful original hardwoods, trim work, doors, fireplaces and windows are enhanced by walk in closets, 3 spacious bathrooms, a huge kitchen & a flowing floorplan. The main floor rooms are all large and feature a living room, a large den/office, a dining room with an original built in china cabinet, a large first floor bedroom that can serve as one of two master bedrooms, a massive utility room and a kitchen that has been updated previously. The kitchen is very well sized and features two walk in pantry/storage areas. One of the two was created as a smokehouse room. The crown of the upstairs is the master retreat. It is a sanctuary all it’s own and features a master bedroom, large master sitting room and a full bath with a cast iron claw-foot tub. There are two large closets and built-in cabinetry for display and storage. Rounding out the upper level are an additional two bedrooms with access to yet another full bath. Truly room for everyone. Even outside you know this home has a long history. What the current owner uses as a storage shed was once a tack room and stall for a horse with much of the original barn wood intact. Just imagine leaving to go downtown (a five minute walk) and deciding to take your horse! This “in town” location still features over a half acre of land and is completely private in the rear yard. The barn now anchors a patio with a vintage built in grill - we’re betting that was added about the same time as the smoke room in the kitchen. One of the past owners had a passion for grilling! The home was awarded a certification from the City of Statesville Historic Preservation Commission for outstanding work in restoration of a historic home in 2012. It is even featured in the City’s guidelines for historic homes. The owner honored the home’s history by using historically accurate colors for both the interior and exterior painting. When restoring, the owner has always made an effort to keep the history with the home. There is one remaining old style button switch for the lights and the light fixtures in both the den and the dining room were originally gas lights which were converted to electricity. There are 4 original fireplaces. The dining room fireplace still has the original tilework which was the inspiration for the colors throughout the home. There is so much to love in this classic Statesville home. It is a living piece of history just waiting for you to add your chapter to it’s rich and treasured story.
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