PRESENTING THE HISTORIC MORGAN HOMESTEAD

 

 

MLS # 84524

Price: $309,900

Wooster, OH 44691

 

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Built by James Morgan in the early 1800's, Mr. Morgan was one of our Pioneer Aristcrats and the first to take up land in what is now Franklin Twp.  This property is truly one of Wayne County's most special!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A new custom designed kitchen was installed in December 2005 with beautiful Amish hardwood cabinetry.  This cabinetry has antique wavy glass panes.  The kitchen is fully applianced with stainless steel double electric walls ovens, a Magic Chef stainless steel cooktop with middle griddle, & a GE side-by-side stainless steel refrigerator.  All appliances were purchased in fall of '05.  Kitchen also features a large copper single sink with a Belle Foret faucet (has lifetime guarantee), a large fireplace complete with original cooking crane and tools, a large center island with stools and overhead lighting, an exposed beam ceiling, original brick walls w/plaster in the country french style, plus, a stampled concrete floor w/radiant floor heating.  The kitchen is located in the lower level with plenty of windows for wildlife viewing - a kitchen door leads to the beautiful covered patio, perfect for entertaining.

 

 

 

 

 

This home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.  The master suite is located on the 1st floor with a newer master bathroom.  The master bath has a custom Walnut vanity with an antique marble top, and radiant heat flooring.

 

 

The 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom

 

 A sturdy 3-stall garage with cement floors is ready to hold your vehicles, boat, or tractor.  New roof shingles applied in '07.

 

A 32' x 36' pole barn, built by Curry Lumber in '05, has a full cement floor, an 8'x10' overhead door, plus a regular door, r19 inulated plywood walls, a pull-down staircase for extra storage, a fuel oil furnace, hot & cold running water, a shop sink, a toilet, workbenches, & wood racks.  The shop is fully wired for 110 amp electric service, & has a telephone & cable TV service.

 

 

 

 

 

An estimated 2 acres of land surrounding this historic home has been cleared to enhance the beautiful views and nightly sunsets.  Butternut, Walnut, Oak and Mulberry trees abound!

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • This home is located down a 1/2 mile lane. The lane was constructed with a heavy gravel base and extensive grading in order to accommodate heavy vehicles.  The driveway was re-graded to shift the flow of water away from the house; the foundation of the house was exposed and waterproofed & a 3' bed of gravel was trenched in for drainage in order to keep the foundation dry.
  • There are pegged hardwood floors throughout
  • Custom vinyl replacement windows were installed in 17 of the 22 windows - all have E-glass with Argon gas between the double panes
  • All electric, cable, and telephone wires were buried in order to perserve the historic nature of the property
  • 200 amp electric service was installed, with a disconnect switch for a portable generator
  • The main part of this historic home is constructed of bricks, which were made on this property
  • A new water softener and filtration system has been installed that includes charcoal, sediment, & UV light filtration systems. A new 2" plastic line has been installed from the spring to a 10' vertical cistern, which has a new submersible pump
  • A new hawkins energy exterior woodburning stove was installed that has slashed the energy bill
  • Custom steel insulated doors were installed at all exterior doorways
  • New gutters w/leaf guards
  • New roof sheeting & asphalt shingles were installed in 2007.  Also, R38 insulation as added in the attic as that time