$425,000 - 715 Barlow Road

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Charming historical Victorian home nestled among towering trees, fabulous gardens, decks and patios on 2.6 scenic acres. Beautifully restored with integrity of the past and comfort of today.

• With 125 acres of land on West Barlow Road, to be known as Terry Road, a young man about the age of 26 began his farming career in 1869. T.B. Terry purchased the land from his friend E.B. Ellsworth and began farming. The famous agronomist, lecturer, writer, and editor authored many books regarding the life of farmers and practical farming, including “Our Farm” 1893, the story of how this property was changed from a “run-down, wretched looking farm” to “a little Garden of Eden”.

• After Terry’s death in 1916 the property was sold and later became the Barbara Jean Dairy Farm, which served the Hudson community until the 1950’s.

• 669 West Barlow Road (built in 1880’s) was on the original farm and was a workers’ house for the dairy farm, 645 West Barlow (c.1900) was one of the outbuildings for the farm.

• Originally built in 1880, this home was transformed into a Victorian about 1900.

• Charming wraparound front porch has been lovingly restored. Relax and enjoy your time on the porch swing –watching the world go by.

• Front parlor boast original wood flooring and large bay window with hand made leaded glass inserts. Custom designed bookshelves flank the bay window seat.

• 10-foot ceilings on the 1st floor add grace to your home and the historical millwork has been reproduced to add beauty to your home.

• Antique lighting sets the mood for your evening dinners or large family gatherings in your delightful spacious dining room. This dining boasts wood flooring, a bright bay window, a cozy fireplace and 2nd entrance door to the front porch.

• Large original wood doors open to your family room. Wainscoting paneling, large windows and crown moldings makes this room comfortable for every occasion.

• Inviting hearth room adjoins the family room and kitchen. Corner gas stove adds warmth to cool evenings and is so easy to light. Opening through glass French doors is your sunny and bright sunroom. Step out and enjoy the decks, fabulous patios and gardens

• Large country kitchen boasts cherry cabinets, ceramic tile back splash (remodeled in 1994) and is bright with large skylight. The wood flooring, great cabinets and counter space is wonderful for family cooking and baking. Breakfast bar counter offers space for stools and casual eating. Wonderful butler’s pantry was created from the original cabinet doors and drawers. Notice the long & bright windows. The kitchen has 9’ ceilings.

• Full bathroom with shower and laundry room are also located on this 1st floor.

• The 2nd floor boasts 4 bedrooms, each with good closets and wood flooring beneath the carpeting.

• Beautifully created full bath compliments the home with its pedestal sink, large shoe moldings, luxurious soaking tub and ceramic tile flooring.

• The basement is bright and dry and boasts the original clay tile block and brick walls. A new concrete floor was installed this past winter of 2007.

• As you stroll throughout the gardens, enjoy the ever-blooming flowers, the beautiful plantings and stunning grand trees. The side patio with its trellis has an original millstone from the original barn. (Under the mill stone there is electrical power for future fountain or lighting.) Decks from the sunroom wrap around to the back of your home and step off to wonderful patios.

• The 2-car garage/barn has room for ponies or a horse. The rear yard offers pastures for horses or room for baseball, football, or any entertainment your family desires.

• Our home is located close to the walking and biking trails of Hudson and near to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

NOTES:

New furnace and duct work 4-5 years

Central air conditioner new 2007

Hot water tank, well water softener and filter new 2007

Septic system and leach beds, all new system, 2000 – 2-1,000 gallon tanks

Newer insulation in attic

Seller reinsulated and added new sheeting and aluminum siding in 1980’s

New windows installed 2000-2003 throughout the home except sunroom

Dining room and parlor lights are from 1920’s & 1930’s, were natural gas and now electric

EXCLUDE:

Wrought iron trellis near garage (son married under it)

Hot Tub

Additional pages regarding written history on T.B. Terry, original owner of home and farm are available below.