360 Clinton Heights Ave.
Walhalla Park Place 2nd Subdivision

Purchased on 1992, this spacious brick four-square with a characteristic hip roof and eyebrow dormer overlooks the boulevard on Clinton Heights and was built in 1914.

The large front porch, spacious foyer and prominent turned staircase are typical of the era. There is a nice traffic pattern on the first floor with the through hallway extending to the back door and affording access to the basement, complete with wine cellar and tasting area, the dining room and the kitchen. The original wood trim is intact and all the hardwood floors have been restored.

The spacious living room has two sets of French doors.  Also of interest here is the fireplace, to which the owners had installed the tile and the mantel, found in a Logan antique store in Logan.

The kitchen was remodeled with a center island, Jenn-Air range and microwave, Corian counters, hardwood flooring and built-in window seat.

The second floor originally had four bedrooms which which were reconfigured for two bedrooms and an office, enlarged closets with a California Closet systems, and an enlarged bathroom.

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46 Brevoort Road
Brevoort Place Subdivision

Purchased in 1977, this circa 1911 four-square home was on the first Clintonville Homes Tour.  Typical architectural features include the full front porch, hipped roof with attic dormers and some paired and bay windows.  The home has been remodeled with a two-story addition and an elevator. Completed in 2005, the addition was designed to resemble old-fashioned sleeping porches.

Oak pillars separate the large foyer from the living room and the original six-panel pocket doors separate the living and dining rooms, featuring the original woodwork, floors, windows and light fixtures.  The addition includes an expanded kitchen and a new family room and half bath. The transition from old space to new was made seamless by keeping the same nine-foot ceilings and oak flooring, and using glass pocket doors between the dining room and the new family room.

Windows are the focal point of the kitchen eating area.  An eight-foot island, open to the family room, and ample white cabinetry that provides storage and desk space make this space charming and functional.

Upstairs the original front bedroom and adjoining sitting room have been redecorated.  A small back bedroom became part hallway to the new owners’ suite, with the remaining space used to make a laundry room.  The new bedroom suite has the same beautiful windows as the kitchen, a large walk-in closet and bathroom complete with a replica antique pedestal tub.

The three-car garage, the mudroom connecting it to the house and a new front porch floor of mahogany were also part of the renovation. Landscaping was done by Rick Bernard of Residential Landscape Specialists. A private deck, a small brick patio, built with bricks from the old Ohio Penitentiary and the roomy front porch are favorite places to enjoy the outdoors and watch the world go by.

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39 West Torrence Road
Northmoor Subdivision

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3641 Olentangy Boulevard
Northmoor Subdivision

Purchase ten years ago, this 1941 Garrison style two-story backs up to the Olentangy bike trail in Northmoor.

In 2005, the owners undertook undertook a major renovation and gained 800 square feet of living space in a one-and-a-half-story addition.

A visual benefit of the renovation was the removal of a half-bath for a wider foyer and a guest closet.  From the living room, the former dining room opens to the vaulted ceiling of the great room addition.  This new space includes living and dining areas. The three-panel piece over the back door, created by friends attending an art-themed party, was the inspiration to paint that wall saffron. The half bath is unique with its painted floor and interesting sink.

The kitchen, remodeled in 2001, features white appliances, chosen to contrast the blue countertops and cherry cabinetry.  Other features include the curved blue soffit that echoes the curve of the island, and the see-through hanging cabinet that displays the owner's collection of martini glasses.

The new master suite extends from an original small bedroom into the addition. The sky lit master bath has access to a walk-in closet tucked behind a direct-vent fireplace. Both back bedrooms have small sun porches.

The slope of the rear yard made the exit from the new back door a challenge. The solution, wraparound stairs, were discovered during the 2005 Tour.  A paver patio was added in 2006 and a stone wall in 1998.

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268 Chatham Road
Northridge Amended Subdivision

Purchased in 1988, this 1925 two-and-a half story resembles an English cottage with its steeply pitched entry gable. Renovations have been ongoing since - with the work being done by the owners, except for new construction framing and related dry wall work.

This spacious 2,800 square foot home has five rooms and a half bath on the first floor, three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor, and a bedroom/office on the third floor.  The foyer, with a faux tin ceiling, opens to the living room which has a new fireplace and a new mantel with flanking windows. Both living and dining rooms have new crown molding. The sunroom has new flooring, windows, skylights, and bookcases.

The completely remodeled kitchen features a bay addition and an antique farm sink.  The kitchen flows into the family room which flows into the screened porch.

The newer master bedroom and bath feature a vaulted ceiling, pine flooring, walk-in closet, and Jacuzzi tub - along with a second floor laundry.

The original attic was expanded by adding two dormers - allowing for an office with built-in file cabinets and storage space.

The handsome new carriage house style garage has a walk-up storage.  The Fiberon deck and driveway were also added in 2006.  The yard is graced by three rain barrels and fenced, raised vegetable garden beds.

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249 Overbrook Drive
Indian Springs Subdivision

Built in 1929, the former Dysart home was purchased in 1988.  Its unique European countryside style is nestled into 1.4 acres in the Overbrook ravine.  Substantial additions in 2001 and 2004 increased the home to 4,400 square feet.  Old and new were seamlessly blended and the challenges of working on this ravine site were overcome.

Among the furnishings are some original pieces from the Dysart family and custom made Amish cherry furniture.

The entry, living and dining rooms, original to the home, feature tongue and groove walnut paneling and hand-made nails. The floors are original random-width pegged oak.

The stonemasons carved faces in the mortar of the massive limestone fireplace. Modern stonemasons carried on the tradition in the south addition.  The dining room features a fireplace, hand-hewn beams and a mid-1800’s cherry corner cabinet.

An early project was remodeling the time aged kitchen.  Retained were the honed-in-place marble floor that was carefully matched with new marble to realign the kitchen floor so it flows evenly to the new family room addition.  This addition has windows on three sides and two sets of French doors. Also part of the 2001 addition were the screened porch and the lower level office with private brick and stone courtyard.

On the second level are three bedrooms and two full baths.  The 2004 (north) addition incorporated the former family room and screened porch on this level into a guest suite and sitting area.  The third stone fireplace here complements a vaulted, beamed ceiling, luxurious bath with Jacuzzi and flat screen television, and private brick patio.

Enjoy exploring the unique outdoor setting enhanced by the waterfall and bridge, extensive brick walkways, stone walls, a fenced hilltop, and charming garden retreats.

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180 East Dominion Blvd.
Dominion Heights Subdivision

Purchase in 2005, no surface of this three bedroom, stone front cape with two front gables and a roof dormer looks like it did when purchased.  Now, every room is a different, bold color set off by the exposed hardwood floors.

Previously the home of the owner's grandparents, several furniture items were retained.  A pprofessional photographer, displayed  throughout the home are the owner's ccollection of vintage cameras.

The living room is painted a rich red color.  The dining room features a unique table, the owner's grandfather’s drafting table, now tiled with granite, glass and stainless steel.  Eight identical round mirrors add interest to the dark blue walls.

The kitchen is an apple green with blue trim and yellow ceiling.  It has new light fixtures, a ceiling fan, and a vintage dinette set. A handy porch off the kitchen provides access to the backyard.

The first floor hallway is brown and leads to an office painted slate grey and the guest bedroom painted in a color called “Martian.”

Upstairs the master bedroom is painted with a shade of orange and is lit by the chandelier that had hung in the dining room for decades.

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46 Sheffield Road
Beechwold South Subdivision

Purchased in 2001, this spacious Beechwold brick cape cod was built in 1952 and is nearly 1,800 square feet. The walls are painted with deep colors.

An addition doubled the size of the kitchen making this the center of activity for the busy household. In addition to kitchen duty, there’s space for relaxing or television watching.

French doors access the new patio with two fountains. The patio fills the entire area from the back of the house to the garage and is made of imprinted concrete.

There are two bedrooms on the first floor. The Children’s Jungle is with twinkling lights, realistic trees and giant jungle creatures. The front bedroom is called the Sky Room because of the mural on one wall and the airy mosquito netting.

Upstairs is the master retreat. The former half bath became a full bath with the recent addition of a corner whirlpool tub.

As you exit note that even outside this home there is a place for everything - there’s a shady spot to relax behind the garage and at the end of the driveway is every little boy’s dream-a giant dirt play pit.

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