Eat In Kitchen~Yum!

The eat in kitchen has this pretty glass tri-light over the table area for you to enjoy!





It is a yellowish/gold with dark red with green accdent stained glass look with black iron chain and iron work fixture. Over the double white porcelien sinks with disposal there is a matching pendant light (No chain, just pole from ceiling.) as well as in the back foyer and Bulter's pantry.

Very Pretty Indeed!

To the right of the table is a window, and what you see in the picture to the right is the closet area behind the stage (under the stairs) where there is potential for storage as is shown, but houses the new (Oct. 2008) hot water heater (behind my cabinet you can see.)

The flooring is wall to wall newer vinyl (July 2007) installed just two years ago this coming summer! It matches the terracotta chimney present in this room to the left of the cabinet in this picture beside my reproduction stove.

Please understand that this kitchen has been done in a 1900 period look and there are no upper cabinets nor lower cabinets in it.

I used reproduction pie safe cabinets to house coffee/tea, spices, and in the one in the closet behind the stage-under the stairs, dishes/glassware. To the right built in is an all wooden table base stained to match the home's aged wood with dishwasher and pull out island with drawers that is stored underneath. There is a curtain true to the era covering the sink drains and other plumbing. It is a green to complement the colors in our home. This kitchen was almost totally remodeled summer 2007, with the opening between the kitchen on the left in this picture and the dining room or as we used the space~family room was created. We had a kitchen fire, and this part of the wall was taken down to update the layout. The ceiling was totally redone~new sheetrock, paint, lights and ceiling fan! Plumbing was dropped down 21 inches into the 10 foot ceiling prior to remodel and was reinstalled/updated to the orignial 10ft ceiling height. Floors were differing levels and were leveled with luan by professional floor installation. All the walls in the back foyer, back bathroom, Butler's pantry, kitchen and dining room/family room are painted a gray with slight green hue. The reproduction stove, telephone and mirror do not stay.

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HUGE GARAGE~WOW!

If I said 9 car it sounds unbelievable! But it is exactly that! However there is a loft in the corner for storage so it is about an eight car...we stored a camper, boat, van, full size truck and a car plus kid's bikes and all manner of STuFF right in there! This is a DREAM for a handy-person!!

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Recline in the Clawfooted Tub!

Relax. This picture is just plain WRONG~yes! The tub is the same, the sink is the same, but the floor is newer and the tub has been repositioned in front of the window~
NOW you can relax and enjoy the view!

In 2007 the flooring and ceiling were redone. The tub was resurfaced with new faucets!

You will enjoy reclining back and soaking in this ole time beauty! The pedestal sink is the same and the potty is tall for handicap access. Large gold framed mirror over sink. Upstairs bath opens into the 4th bedroom which I used as a dressing room. The flooring is continuous between both rooms. Large windows let in the bright sunshine to make the rooms cheery. Off this bedroom is the laundry. Very large hanging bar with shelf extends to make hanging clothing storage easy and near the washer dryer.

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Secrets the Butler Knew...

Have you ever used a Butler's pantry? Our home has a solid wood~I assume oak, but whatever it is, it is original to the home...AND the Butler knew all the secrets of just how wonderful this is for the kitchen!

Things the Butler Knew:

1. Loads of storage
Two side cabinets with shelves with tall openings to hold anything. I've stored a blender, bread machine and more! Tall enough for good use...and I've stored dry goods such as flour and sugar as well as all my canned goods. Also I used it to store decorative dishes for entertaining. This would have been a use too that would have concerned the Butler. He would want instant access to everything including table linens.

2. Veggie bins (two) for onions and potatoes! AND they keep so well in there for longer than you can imagine!

3. Swinging door is decorative yet practical. No Butler wants his secrets discovered as he prepares to do his job!

4. Interior room for storm protection!

5. Open shelves to display pretty pieces between cupboards. There is a work surface over the veggie bins and lower cabinetry for more storage as well!

Yes, the Butler had his secrets in his pantry! NOW they can be yours...

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Sleeping Beauty Victorian Historic Home

Imagine coming down the staircase with this gorgeous view to greet you!

This pic is from the stairs overlooking the foyer. To the right is the living or dining room (post below), directly below is the stage and to the left is the dining room or family room.

To the right next to the door with the pocket door into the living or dining room is the glass paneled front door. You can see the lace curtain that I had there!

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You GOTTA Know~

Original light to the home!
Location: Living room (room to left of foyer area)
This light drops approximately 3-4 ft from the 10ft ceiling!

I've used this room as both a living room and a formal dining room.










Either way this room is
very versatile and spacious!







Close up of the fireplace in
this room.







View from the foyer. Come on in! Single original paneled pocket door to the right of the door frame.


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Pretty As Can Be!

This is the stage area of the foyer. To the far left is the living room or large room with a decorative fireplace with summer cover that has three large windows to the enclosed front porch. It has a single pocket door. To the right of this view are double pocket doors that open into a dinning room or family room. We used it as a family room. It has a carved unusual decorative fireplace with summer cover and built in china closet and swinging oak door into the butler's pantry. There are three large windows in this room which makes the room bright and very cheery. Both lights in this room are original to the home. The floors have been refinished with satin poly urethane. The dark wood is consistant throughout the home except the kitchen/back foyer/bath area where all wood has been painted winter white. At the top of the stairs is a large landing where we had a sitting area. Very nice area for children to play or for a quiet reading nook.

This is the fireplace in the family/den with built in china closet. There is no longer wall paper, but fresh paint.

Notice the ornate trim around the fireplace?

Don't forget that NOW is the time to see this beauty! She won't last long. . .

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His AND Hers!

Something for EVERYBODY in this home!

• 3060 sq feet 4 bedroom/2bath home

• 1500 sq ft metal garage/concrete floor/loft for storage

• bedroom community of larger town two blocks from lake

• small yard for less maintenance~fruit trees/flowers
  

• refinished hardwood floors

• new vinyl flooring/paint

• Victorian features: 4 decorative carved fire places/summer covers, Edison Light Co lights, Original woodwork untouched by time, built in china, butler's pantry, two pocket doors, 10ft ceilings, gingerbread trim over stage area, ornate staircase, clawfoot tub~restored, historical kitchen remodel...

• Electrical service upgrades (Jan 09)
  

• plumbing upgrades (Jan o9)
  

• New Central Air 2006 (June)
  

• New Central forced air gas heat 2006 (October)

• New hot water heater 2008 (October)

• Termite bond transferable

• Foundation Upgrade 2008 (July)

This home was built by the Saint Bernard Coal Company for the Coal Mine doctor. We have discovered that our home was built prior to 1880 by Mr. Benjamen Robinson of Earlington, KY who was a prominent business man of the time.  There is an post telling how we obtained this information and all the details http://1909homeforsale.blogspot.com/2009/07/older-than-we-thought.html    

It has beautiful mill work throughout. Up until three years ago it had wood burning heat and now gas forced air furnace which is located in the crawl space and flows upstairs as heat rises. Central air is in the attic space which also flows to the lower floors.

Originally the front porch, now enclosed was open and "L" shaped. The front porch is carpeted and has two exterior doors~one with a deck and handicap ramp (see heading pic).

The original doors and trims are intact. Some original lighting is present as well.

Laundry is upstairs for ease of use near the bedrooms.

Make an appointment to see this home.
Centrally located to many metropolitan cities:

1. Nashville
2. St. Louis
3. Chicago
4. Louisville...

Investors: TAKE NOTE~this home has loads of potential...Have you dreamed of a B&B or event home?

• Single Family dwelling
• Multiple Family if divided
• Bed and Breakfast potential
• Event Home potential (small weddings/dinners/parties)

This home has loads of storage!

• HUGE storage in laundry room!
• Bedrooms with large closets! Two bedrooms with two large closets in each!
  
• Attic space untapped potential!
• Oak Butler's Pantry with two large cupboards with shelving in between and veggie bin to store onions and potatoes!
• Area over down stairs bathroom for storage!
• Cabinet under the stairs!
• 1500 sq ft 9 CAR GARAGE!!
  

Home has bounds of Main Street and Lane so parking is present.

City water and sewage/city garbage service.

THIS IS A NICE HOME~recently painted and many many upgrades and...

The floor plan has been modernized to make the dining room either a family or dining room area by opening the wall between the kitchen and dining room!

This home's roof is the original moulded metal roof with tar resin covering. Chimneys are decorative only and there is vermiculite in the attic for insulation~since 1909 and now EPA has said should not be disturbed.

Siding is vinyl and aluminum mix. Windows have older storms, but are original to the home.

THIS IS A JEWEL~

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She's Sleeping Beauty! Won't you wake her up?

Location: Western Kentucky

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