Hudson, OH
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· From the moment you walk in you will feel the gracious living of the past combined with the easy life style of today
· Originally a large farm and the summer residence of Cleveland’s McKenzie family, this estate is regarded by many as Hudson’s most desirable residence within the Historic District.
· The 5,400 square foot home is a handsome white frame structure of three stories with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 lavatories & 5 fireplaces.
· Its 80 windows enhance the exterior style of the home and provide great natural interior illumination, an unusual feature in structures of this era.
· The front entrance leads through a quarry-tiled vestibule into a 13 x 27 entry foyer with a dramatic central staircase. Immediately you are aware of the brightness and warmth of the interior, the high ceilings and the superb quality of construction and appointments.
· The hall is flanked on the right by a charming formal living room boasting wood floors, a fireplace and front & back windows with stunning and serene views of your gardens and woods.
· Adjoining the living room is an inviting sunroom or music room. Windows on 2 walls provide soft lighting while the tongue & grooved wood ceilings adds the charm of yesteryear. Double doors open to the brick side walk
· Also adjoining the living room is a quiet and bright library/den complete with a wall of built in bookcases. Beautifully finished wood flooring accents this room. This library & sunroom were originally one room—so if the need arises, you can remove the wall between and have one large room again.)
· Generous in size, this stunning dining room can accommodate large family occasions or dinner parties or intimate small dinners. Cozy window seat, French doors plus wainscoting and crown molding completes this wonderful dining room.
· Charming family room offers the 2nd fireplace and entire wall of built-in bookcases and cabinets—great for family photos or displaying your collectibles and books. Windows surround this room on 2 sides, again providing natural lighting and wonderful serene views.
· Recently expanded and updated, the kitchen boasts a colonial fireplace with gas logs, maple cabinets some with glass fronts and granite counters. The bay window allows you to work and enjoy views of the outside. 2 ovens, gas range top, refrigerator, microwave and an extra vegetable sink make a perfect cook’s kitchen. The original cooler cabinets lining the wall near the fireplace have had their original 100-year-old hardware plated, it opens out to the Butlers pantry also! So unique, this cooling system is wonderful!
· Centrally located between the kitchen, dining room and opening to the family room, the Butlers pantry boasts white cabinets, some with glass windows, and provides wonderful storage. This room carries the charm and innovations of the 1900’s. Granite counters and wood flooring complete this room.
· Opening from the kitchen is a fabulous laundry room. Bright and cheery and great window placements help make laundry days always happy. Cabinets on 3 walls provide storage galore. The original cabinets are finished with wood butcher-block tops. This room opens to the summer porch and spacious and colorful rear yard.
· Uncompromising quality is again reflected in the 2nd floor landing, with its fabulous turned spindles and handrail plus built-in-linen closets on one wall.
· Romantic bedroom boasts a fireplace and bright windows.
· Hall full bath is complete with ceramic tiled flooring, tiled walls and a bright window.
· The 2nd bedroom boasts a private renovated bathroom with double sinks and ceramic tile floor
· Exciting and bright master suite offers 2 closets and a wonderful renovated bath. This bath offers corner whirlpool tub, separate glass shower, ceramic tile floor and his and her sinks and vanities.
· Relax and enjoy, adjoining the master suite and the 4th bedroom is a fabulous solarium! Originally a sleeping porch, this room now offers generous windows on 3 sides, the 5th fireplace, plus built-in window seats with storage and 2 cedar closets. Who could not fall in love with this room?
· The 4th bedroom on our second floor is generous in size, offers good closet space and overlooks the back yard and gardens.
· The 3rd floor is accessed by the 2nd staircase (staircase goes from the 3rd floor down to the basement also). This 3rd floor is truly special; it offers a small landing of 10 x 8 and opens to bedroom #5 and a full bathroom with pedestal sink and vintage tub. There is also a large storage room, approximately 25 x 10, with a full wall of linen cabinets built- in. This could be a wonderful playroom, computer room, etc. Another bedroom, 15 x 12, adjoins this large room. Don’t miss the closets and eave storage!!! This 3rd floor offers so many opportunities—could be a wonderful guest suite or the answer to your teenagers dream.
· The basement has nine rooms and contains three heating systems, all with modern equipment: a stream boiler, a forced draft furnace/A/C and a hot water baseboard system. One of the home’s two lavatories is in the basement.
· Stroll the yard—enjoy your surroundings on this pastoral 4+ acres accented with ever blooming gardens.
· The detached two-car garage also has four additional rooms; one with a Franklin stove, another that was once a half-bath and 2 for storage.
· The horse barn has four entrances, two horse stalls, a tack room, a picture-windowed warming room and a weather shelter.
· The original small smoke house is now used for gardening supplies and trash storage.
· The recently renovated brick-paved patio and parking area offers wonderful space for large gatherings and events.
· This home is conveniently located and permits easy access to most of the Hudson city amenities and is within walking distance of the public schools and the Western Reserve Academy.
