18829 Fairmount Blvd Shaker Heights, OH 44118

Pristine Historic House & Garden available for the 1st time in 25 years. Imagine living in an 1839 house, authentic in all imaginable ways, yet fully updated with top-of-the-line mechanicals & architectural features, merging the best of two worlds. That is what you will have as the owner of the historic Jacob Strong House & Garden. This remarkable property offers you the opportunity to be part of Cleveland’s history as the next steward of a house where John D. Rockefeller was a guest. Situated in Shaker Heights, the house existed before the Van Sweringen Brothers undertook the creation of the now-famous Garden Suburb. Lovingly preserved and maintained over generations, the property also offers a handsome period-designed garage, superb gardens and an expansive side lot. The first floor has excellent flow for celebrations and entertaining. The dining room is enhanced by period wainscoting and an inset china display cabinet. The kitchen features handmade cabinets, a massive granite farm sink, granite countertops, pantry and hidden storage for small appliances. Top of the line appliances include an Elmira stove. A huge Palladian window frames views to the garden and floods the kitchen with sunlight. There are 2 additional rooms 1 room could be a library or a first-floor bedroom as it is adjacent to a full bathroom. The 2nd additional room was thought to be where John D. Rockefeller would visit Reverend William W. Bustard, perfect for an office with private entrance.