Nestled in the heart of Oakwood, this 1928 French Normandy-style home is a breathtaking architectural gem.
With 3,672 square feet of beautifully designed space, four bedrooms, and four baths, this Louis Lott creation blends historic charm with modern comfort.
Let’s take a tour through this stunning home and uncover its most enchanting features.
A Striking First Impression
The home’s grand curb appeal immediately captures attention with its steeply pitched roofline, arched entryway, and exquisite masonry.
Set on a serene 0.35-acre lot, this Oakwood treasure is framed by mature trees and a well-manicured landscape, offering a perfect blend of elegance and privacy.
The Warmth of Historic Craftsmanship
Stepping inside, the rich character of the home unfolds. The entryway boasts meticulously crafted Rookwood Tile, a hallmark of quality and artistry.
Original oak floors flow throughout, lending warmth and timeless appeal to every space.
A Great Room of Grand Proportions
The dramatic great room is a masterpiece of design, featuring a soaring cathedral ceiling with hand-hewn beams.
A striking plaster relief crowns the arched hearth, creating a focal point that exudes both history and elegance.
Natural light floods the space, enhancing its inviting ambiance.
The Tower Room: A Sunlit Sanctuary
Adjacent to the great room, the tower room offers a tranquil escape. Encircled by windows, this unique space is bathed in southeast sunshine, making it the perfect retreat for reading, reflection, or simply soaking in the beauty of the home’s surroundings.
Open-Concept Elegance
One of the home’s most forward-thinking design elements is its early take on open-concept living. The dining room seamlessly connects to the great room, library, sunroom, and French Country kitchen. Modern lighting updates blend effortlessly with the home’s historic charm.
A French Country Kitchen
The kitchen is a delightful fusion of vintage style and modern convenience.
Ample cabinetry, classic design elements, and plenty of natural light make this a space where both aesthetics and functionality shine.
The Sunroom: A Cozy Escape
Upstairs, a bright and airy sunroom serves as a peaceful retreat. Whether used as a sitting room, home office, or art space, this charming nook offers a serene ambiance with picturesque views of the outdoors.
A Timeless Backyard Retreat
Stepping outside, the private back patio provides a serene space to unwind. A garden pond near the front of the property invites birds and other wildlife, adding to the home’s natural tranquility.
Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort
The lower level offers even more living space, complete with a full bath and custom built-ins.
From glass-front cabinetry to built-in drawers under the staircase, thoughtful details make this home as functional as it is beautiful.
From the Realtor
From the Zillow Listing:
Discover the timeless beauty of this French Normandy style home, a Louis Lott masterpiece exuding a captivating ambiance. Bathed in abundant natural light, the nearly 3,700-square-foot home radiates a warm, welcoming ambiance across three floors. Truly a happy home, as the seller fondly describes it. Inside find impeccable craftsmanship from the original oak floors, and individually crafted Rookwood Tile in the entry and bathrooms. The dramatic great room features a cathedral ceiling with hand-hewn beams and a striking plaster relief above the arched hearth. Just steps away, a spacious tower room encircled by windows offering a serene space flooded with southeast sunshine. Embodying an early open-concept design, the dining room has new lighting and seamlessly connects to the great room, library, sunroom, and a French Country kitchen. With four bedrooms and four full baths, the layout includes a convenient first-floor guest room, additional bedrooms and a bright sunroom on the second level. More flex space with a full bath can be found in the lower level, along with glass front cabinetry, built-in drawers under the staircase, pantry space and more. Step outside to a private back patio and find a tranquil garden pond towards the front of the property, which attracts beneficial wildlife during the spring and summer months. All enhancing the home’s already peaceful setting. Completing the picture is a heated, spacious garage, making life here as practical as it is lovely. Don’t miss the chance to call this dreamy and one-of-a-kind Oakwood home your own.
Listed by:
Tobias P Schmitt 937-554-6198, Sibcy Cline Inc. Tell him you saw it on “Just Cool Old Houses”! (Remember to verify all details independently)
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