Steeped In History! If you have a LOVE for history and old houses, this could be the perfect match! The home, built in 1812 by prominent physician Dr. Joseph White, was a wedding present for his son, Delos White, who was also a physician. The house remained in the White family until 1852, when it was purchased by the Honorable George C. Clyde, grandson of Capt. Samuel Clyde of Revolutionary War fame. A combination of 2 merging styles of architecture, Georgian and Federal are represented in this home. The 2 balanced wings demonstrate Georgian symmetry. The recessed arches, dental tooth moldings, fluted columns with recess carved urns, ball and stick porch and abutted plank siding are classic Federal motifs. Entering the home from the front, you are greeted by a large foyer and the original curved staircase. The wrought iron railing was handmade by Ziggy Gohde. Living room has pine floors, crown moldings and built in bookcases. Fireplace is not in use but could be retrofitted for use. Just needs the chimney restored.Formal dining room has oak floors and crown moldings. Large, eat in kitchen features the original fireplace and bee hive oven. Counter tops and island are made from local blue stone. The kitchen island has an eat in counter and extra storage.Kitchen floor is poplar and was hand scraped and planed to give the appearance of age. Pantry pass through is convenient to dining room and kitchen. Office/craft room/storage room off kitchen could be used for a variety of things. Laundry and utility room is also off the kitchen area for added convenience. In the back of the home there is an 800 Sq Ft one story addition. Seller once used it for a small organic grocery store. There are built in shelves and this room. This space could be made into a small apartment, home business or whatever your current needs might be. There is a separate outside entrance to this area. If you need or like a first floor bedroom the seller is using a large, front facing room as a bedroom. Also a full bath on the first floor. Enter the 2nd floor from the front curved staircase or from the back staircase off the kitchen. Entering from the front there is a spacious foyer area and 2 rooms on either side of this foyer that are large and are currently used for extra storage. 3 bedrooms on the second floor. All have wood floors. 2 Bathrooms on the 2nd floor as well. All 2 bathrooms have heated fans and heated towel warmers. On the driveway side of the house there is a large covered porch. It's the perfect place to relax or entertain friends. At the end of the driveway there is a 2 story barn. Front portion is used for storage and the back is a very large, heated workshop or studio space. This home sits on nearly 1/2 Acre lot and is within walking distance to all that this quaint Village has to offer. Shops, Eateries, Museums and Art Galleries.Be The Next Owner Of This Piece Of HISTORY!
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