Now is the time to look at a unique gated residence.
(aprroximately 5,000 square feet, 17 rooms)
The property is almost 1 acre.
This carriage house was a part of the a large private agricultural estate of "Lysander Woodward" and was a tenant's residence. The Woodward Farm was on over 425 acres north of Rochester attached to Paint Creek. The family mansion, itself, stills stands on Rochester Road today.
Reminiscent of New England with its white frame, shuttered facade and colorful gardens, thi picturesque, historic house dating fom 1849 and has recently had four renovations with a french country flair, built-in outdoor pool, a backyard New England garden, along with a carriage room and a three car attached garage.
The home has the original entryway with the original floor, masonry and front door. The dining room is 159 years old with original floors and windows. There is a renovated guest bathroom with a shower stall off from front entrance way and the dining room. The kitchen and guest bathroom were renovated in 2002. The kitchen stove is cast iron oven from Paris, France. The cabinets are "New Old World-style". There is also a pizza oven, steamer, wine cooler, besides normal appliances. Note: While renovating the kitchen, the contractor evacuated four kitchen floors and walls. The original walls were charred from the coal or wood-burning stove. He also discovered an 1849 door and a beautiful door knob. Next to the kitchen is a "winter garden" conservatory featuring handcrafted furniture including a long granite table with 16 chairs and an area for a large flat screen TV.
The luxurious living room includes a fireplace and is the area where the carriages were parked in the first place at this historic home, which is reflected in the ceiling. There is a secluded master bedroom with a sauna and an over-sized spa tub along with two walk-in closets. This home also includes an intimate media room to enjoy TV or movies; a complete workout room with several pieces of equipment, and a spiral staircase to a paneled library and home office. There are twol attic-type bedrooms upstairs which are part of the original caretaker's home. This private area was expanded in 2000 for their two daughters with a walk-in closet, bathroom and livingroom/study area which leads to a rectangular pool and outside bathhouse where guests can shower and change for the pool, with a renovated stone structure dating from the time of the original home with modern conveniances.
Note: This home was featured in the 2003 Holly Walk by the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
