Step into a remarkable piece of Urbana history! Once home to John Hough James, a prominent figure in the early development of Urbana, this grand and distinctive home is filled with character, generous living spaces and historic charm. The enclosed entry opens to a spacious formal living room with beautiful bay window and gas fireplace, or an inviting family room with boxed window and original fireplace mantle. A large formal dining room offers plenty of space for holidays and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, freshly painted cabinetry, new flooring and a new oven, plus access to the side yard for outdoor dining. A main-level guest room with adjoining half bath adds flexibility, and the oversized laundry room offers additional possibilities. Upstairs are four generously sized bedrooms, a renovated full bath, charming landing and game/TV room. Beautiful wood floors an...
Step into a remarkable piece of Urbana history! Once home to John Hough James, a prominent figure in the early development of Urbana, this grand and distinctive home is filled with character, generous living spaces and historic charm. The enclosed entry opens to a spacious formal living room with beautiful bay window and gas fireplace, or an inviting family room with boxed window and original fireplace mantle. A large formal dining room offers plenty of space for holidays and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, freshly painted cabinetry, new flooring and a new oven, plus access to the side yard for outdoor dining. A main-level guest room with adjoining half bath adds flexibility, and the oversized laundry room offers additional possibilities. Upstairs are four generously sized bedrooms, a renovated full bath, charming landing and game/TV room. Beautiful wood floors and original details add warmth throughout. The current owners have made extensive improvements including a freshly painted exterior, NEW upstairs HVAC, renovated main bath, refreshed half bath, new cedar fence, fresh paint in nearly all interior rooms, 5 new windows in addition to many replaced in 2020, 2 new exterior doors and 2 new storm doors. New roofing was added to the addition and garage; the main roof is approx. 12 years old. Separate HVAC systems serve each floor, with additional electrical updates and off-street parking. Even the antique piano, long part of this historic home, stays! Large, unique and full of personality--this is a home with a story and plenty of room to make your own.
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