This Grand Historic Colonial Revival is a must see! Built in 1909 for Oscar W. Lord, a former mayor of Eureka, the 3300+ sq ft include an unfinished 5th bedroom or develop 2nd bath. Unfinished attic not included in sq ft could be large bedroom suite or ??. Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper & border set off the architectural details. Original or salvaged fixtures & restored woodwork reflect the love & labor the owners have invested in the last 35+ years. They saved it from the wrecking ball. There's concrete perimeter foundation,forced air heat w/ salvaged brass vents..hard-wired alarm & smoke detection system,new 40 gallon water heater w/ hot water recirculating line,updated plumbing and wiring,custom finishes including plaster, paint, faux graining and wallpaper. plus much more! The living room features a diagonal gas fireplace, a single 6 foot pocket door off the entry hall, and a bay window with lots of natural light. Double original pocket doors separate the living and dining room and when open create a large space for entertaining. The dining room features original wainscoting, large windows, period lighting and a custom designed built-in buffet/china cabinetThrough the dining room is the spacious well-appointed and well-lit kitchen, featuring Carrara marble counters, custom and salvaged cabinets, 2 sinks, built-in dishwasher and lots of storage. Off the kitchen are 2 pantries. One walk-in pantry features built-in shelving and custom tiled floor. This pantry leads to the basement, which lends itself as a naturally cool wine cellar. The other pantry was once a cold-room and features the original vent with a window and built in cabinet with bins. The cold-room pantry leads to a back staircase where the landing meets the main staircase and a window seat with art glass casement windows. The enormous walk-up third floor is semi-finished and features 2 large dormers and enough space to create a large master suite with a bathroom!
The kitchen opens on to an enclosed back porch featuring casement windows and a water closet with a vintage high-tank toilet.
The back porch leads to the back yard with a small greenhouse, mature roses, lavender, rosemary and apple trees as well as a 4-car, 768 square foot custom designed garage.
Details of Note:
Concrete perimeter Foundation.
Forced air heating system with beautiful salvaged brass vents and original floor vent in entry hall.
Hard-wired alarm and smoke detection system.
40 year roof.
New 40 gallon water heater with hot water recirculating line.
Updated plumbing and wiring.
Custom finishes throughout the house including plaster, paint, faux graining and wallpaper.
4 custom made doors.
Period lighting throughout.
Mature Holly and Magnolia trees.
New roofing on lower roofs 2024.