Home buyers may be interested in taking a tour of the historic, two-story property at 500 East St. in Springboro. The primary structure of the home was first built as a barn around 1862. Subsequently, it may have been used as a carriage house.
Including 1.8 acres, the property is listed with Better Homes and Gardens Big Hill for $225,000. The original feel has been maintained throughout the home with the custom woodwork and stonework.
Mature trees surround the property. The creek and a fire pit also add to the rustic feel of this private setting.
The home’s foyer makes a statement with hardwood flooring and a coat closet. The foyer opens into the formal living room and an adjoining eat-in kitchen.
Highlights in the home’s living room include a wood-beam ceiling, hardwood flooring and a fireplace.
Ceramic-tile countertops, hardwood flooring, wood cabinets, an island and a pantry create a comfortable ambiance in the updated kitchen. Also ideal for entertaining, a set of glass doors off the dining area opens onto the rear deck.
Just down the central hallway is a first-floor main bedroom that has two closets, plus a linen closet, an adjoining bath with French doors, a vanity, a tub and a shower. Other highlights in the sleeping area include hardwood flooring, a wood-beam ceiling with a ceiling fan and custom windows.
The environment of the family room is enhanced by its custom windows, which offer a scenic view of the creek. Hardwood flooring and a ceiling fan add to the look of the room.
On the second floor are two more spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Downstairs is an unfinished, walk-out lower level with a workshop and an open area that could be used as a recreation room or for a study. A half bath and a laundry are also on the lower level.
An attached, two-car garage offers parking space.
The home is in a convenient location between Dayton and Cincinnati. It is close to shopping, area restaurants and other local amenities. It is located just one block from historic downtown Springboro.
It is also close to Interstate 75.
SPRINGBORO
PRICE: $225,000
OPEN HOUSE: Feb. 12, 2:30–4 p.m.
DIRECTIONS: Ohio 73, south on Ohio 741, east on Market, south on East
HIGHLIGHTS: About 1,400 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, one half bath, first-floor main bedroom, 2 lots on 1.8 acres, creek, trees, fire pit, unfinished, walk-out lower level, workshop area, attached, 2-car garage
FOR MORE DETAILS: Kathy Rice, Better Homes and Gardens Big Hill (937) 435-2267 ext. 131 or 361-8852
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