Real Estate
Stunning Century Home For Sale In Lakewood
Located in Clifton Park, this home is packed with history and Gothic arches. It's an absolute must see.
LAKEWOOD, OH — Built in 1908, this Lake Road home was the third house built in Clifton Park. Much of the home has been remodeled or restored during its existence, but the structure maintains an airy elegance familiar to 20th century enthusiasts.
Clifton Park, as many Lakewood residents know, is a tight-knit neighborhood with a private guarded beach, beach house, tennis, picnic areas, and more. Many of the homes in the area are stunning.
This for-sale house is no exception.
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Structured around a Gothic motif, there are Gothic arches scattered throughout the home — where appropriate. There is also restored oak, pecan, walnut, knotty pine, chestnut, and mahogany wood on each floor.
Learn more about this incredible home below and on realtor.com.
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- Address: 17853 Lake Rd, Lakewood, Ohio
- Price: $740,000
- Square Feet: 5127
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3 Full and 2 Half Baths
- Built: 1908
- Features: Century Home built by the "Clifton Building Company" for Charles W. Root (the first owner of the third house built in Clifton Park). Clifton Park is a wonderful neighborhood of beautiful homes and a private guarded beach with picnic/ grills, sandy beach, a beach house, tennis etc. The motif of the house is Gothic. The Gothic arch is seen in door panels, wainscoting, paneling, radiator covers and bookcases, wherever the Gothic arch fits in appropriately. Beautiful wood has been used throughout the house including restored oak, pecan, walnut, knotty pine, chestnut and mahogany. The house is a must see to appreciate the large rooms, grand entrance, Parlor, 17' dining room, living room w/ fpl, Library/family room w/ fpl, all with wood floors. Breakfast room and kitchen have ceramic floor tile. Inviting three season room with beamed vaulted domed ceiling and carpet over wood. Five larger bedrooms on second floor and full bath w/ Jacuzzi tub. The large remodeled master bath features an oversized shower, claw foot soaking tub, double sinks, granite counter with plenty of cabinets -and has access to an enclosed porch. Outside you will find a patio, deep landscaped yard, 2.5 car garage, playhouse, and sprinkler system in the front and back. Lake Erie can be seen from the rooms in the front of the house. Just a short walk to your private Clifton Beach.
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