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An Oasis in the City

Driving west on Main Street just south of downtown you would never guess that the beautiful, architecturally and historically significant Susan B. Anthony Preservation District was so nearby.  A turn down Madison Street is like stepping back in time and place, a visit to another era of mid 19^th century architecture, both modest and grand.  Just a few doors down from the Susan B. Anthony house, a National Historic Landmark, is 27 Madison Street, an elegant brick Italianate home built in 1853 that epitomizes the significance of the neighborhood and its history.

This graceful home is on 0.22 park-like acres with vibrant flowers and blossoming trees among brick pathways.  In the back yard is an inground pool, a cabana and ample room for outdoor cooking and entertaining.  You won’t believe that you are walking distance from downtown.

The entry is dominated by a beautiful curved staircase with a built in nook.  To the right is the entrance to the living room which features not one, but two original marble fireplaces.  The ceilings are high and the tall windows bathe the room in natural light.  There is also the parlor, more recently used as a first floor bedroom, and a spacious dining room, both with original windows and moldings.  The kitchen and a half bath have received some recent remodeling with slate tile floors and new fixtures.  There is also a bonus room behind the kitchen that would make a pleasant family or media room.

There are two sections to the upstairs.  At the front of the house the master suite has new flooring and fresh paint in the bedroom.  The master bath has been updated with a Jacuzzi tub, roomy separate shower and two pedestal sinks.  The second bedroom and bathroom are also configured en suite creating the ideal spaces for privacy.  To the rear of the second floor, accessed from the family room off the kitchen, are another full bathroom and two bedrooms or a bedroom and a living room.  This would make an ideal teen suite.  Additionally, the attic offers ample storage that could be finished to provide additional living space.  The cupola at the top of the house can be accessed from the attic and the views of the neighborhood and Susan B. Anthony Square are breathtaking. 

This stunning home, 3,600 square feet, is being offered at $139,900 with taxes of $3,797.  While the house has had recent remodeling there are more projects to be completed.  The house, and the neighbors, are looking for just the right owner to invest in the home and to add to the renaissance of the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood.  If you want to be that owner contact Paul Crego at Home Safari Ltd., 507-8871, for a showing today.

Rebecca Rowe is the Preservation Program Coordinator for The Landmark Society of Western New York and loves walking her dogs in Highland Park.