44 Bernard Ave, Delaware, OH 43015

OPEN HOUSE; Saturday July 11th 11:30-2:30p. Seven year tax abatement (property taxes are frozen at current amount for 7 years). Best of both worlds! Walkable location plus new construction conveniences. This 1880 home located 5 min walk to downtown Delaware shops and restaurants has been fully-restored (1 block from Ohio Wesleyan University). With over a year and a half of custom work, this home has been meticulously renovated from top to bottom; adding all new conveniences, while preserving original charm. Original 1880 varying width oak wood flooring has been recovered, refinished and re-installed to highlight a huge open 500 sq ft living/family room. The open concept flows into an all new kitchen with slate floors, new cabinets and dedicated coffee/wine sideboard cabinets and open shelving constructed using original oak from the home. Major structural renovations have allowed for a redesigned layout which includes a first floor owner suite with walk-in closet and bath with walk-in shower, open concept kitchen, dining island and first floor laundry. Enjoy ample outdoor living space on a new 340 sq foot deck just off of the kitchen. A new driveway even a second balcony off of second floor BR. All new; roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC system, insulation, water heater, all flooring, all appliances, cabinets, etc. Original 1880 Oak and Red Pine floor joists were recovered and milled to repurpose as finish trim throughout this home. Hand-built stair treads also repurpose the original oak beams. Interior kitchen entry and owner suite BR feature exposed original brick wall and hand-hewn support beams. Please see the attached PDF in documents for a complete listing of renovations and repairs. Home is vacant so schedule your showing today to check out this beautiful mix of old and new. Agent owned.