House Story: 489 North St
It is a spacious bungalow in the heart of Batavia. It is also a piece of history, and to walk into it puts most people immediately under its spell. Built in 1860, it is filled with Old World Charm from the hardwood floors to the 15' ceilings. The front door is wooden, complete with the old fashioned door bell. Over the top of the door. there is a custom stained-glass panel with "489" as the focal point of the design. To hear the owners and a former tenant speak of it, one would think that they were speaking of an old friend. This house does have that affect on people. It is a perfect blend of the past and the present.
Along with its historic features, there are modern touches as well, which in no way detract from the charm and grace of this splendid house. Along with its tall windows, classic woodwork, and wooden floors, it has a wonderful updated kitchen full of wood cabinets. It also has a master suite with an adjoining bath (complete with a skylight), walk-in closet, and laundry area.
According to the auditor, the home boasts 1,668 square feet of living space. New carpeting was installed throughout in 2006. The home offers two bedrooms and one full bath on the lower level, and the master bedroom and master bath on the second floor. The second floor has many unique features including a California-style bath, which opens to the hallway and to the master bedroom. The walk-in closet and the master bedroom have unique angles that come together to form the star ceiling, which is accented by a ceiling fan. There is plenty of space and light.
The home can be used as a residence, or it can be a place of business due to its location. In fact, at one time, the owners lived in the home and ran a business out of it as well.
For business or personal use, the oversized garage is another strong selling point for this home. The garage offers a workshop area and a great deal of storage space with its oversized, built-in shelves. The partial walk-out basement also allows for extra storage space.
The exterior of the home offers a beautiful front porch. A back porch overlooks the side yard that is fenced in with a privacy fence. This yard is ideal for pets or children.
If you are looking for a lovely, inviting home instead of just "a house", this is the place for you. Welcome home.
*If you have a house story that you would like to submit, feel free to e-mail the story and a picture of the house to dawn.isenhower@cbws.com. Maybe your story can become a “House Story.”
