BENTLEYVILLE, Ohio -- What does a historic mansion in Bratenahl that was once home to a department store magnate have to do with this week's featured home at 50 Winding River Trail in Bentleyville?
The aforementioned mansion was built in 1916 for Sophie Strong Taylor, president of the William Taylor Son & Co. department store. It was later purchased by the Cleveland Catholic Diocese and became "The Bishop's Mansion." By 1999, the home was in dilapidated condition when it was razed and its parts sold off.
The sale caught the attention of a family building a home in Bentleyville in 2000. Looking to add a bit of history to it, they purchased some of the detailed, hard-carved woodwork, moldings, mantles and leaded glass from the old Taylor Mansion. The architect then seamlessly integrated the old and new architectural elements to create a unique and stunning home.
Boasting five bedrooms, 7 bathrooms (5 full, 2 half) on 1.73 acres, it's now on the market for $1,985,000.
The wow factor begins on the approach to the home as the manicured grounds give way to the ornate facade and entryway. Inside, the foyer features marble floors from Spain, which extend into the opulent formal dining room with Schonbek crystal chandelier. The winding staircase is perfect for dramatic entrances.
The great room is ideal for entertaining with wet bar, fireplace and three pairs of french doors that lead out to a limestone terrace. The beautiful hardwood floors continue into the adjoining eat-in kitchen.
The kitchen is a chef's dream with white cabinets and gold fixtures, high-end countertops and appliances. The eating area is covered in light thanks to a wall of windows which look out into the wooded backyard.
Rounding out the main level is a stately-looking library covered in wood. The master suite features a tray ceiling, huge walk-in closet and large en suite with double vanity, separate makeup mirror, walk-in shower and jetted tub.
The home's large, carpeted bedrooms are located upstairs, along with a nanny's suite that includes a full kitchen.
A huge finished walk-out lower level has a rec room with fireplace, kitchen with wet bar, exercise room and bathroom.
The attached heated garage has space for three vehicles and a ceiling high enough to accommodate car lifts.
The house is equipped with a Savant smart home system which allows you to control the lighting, climate, entertainment and security through a remote or app on your phone.
Address: 50 Winding River Trail
City: Bentleyville
Price: $1,985,000
Lot size: 1.73 acres
Year built: 2000
No. bedrooms: 5
No. bathrooms: 7 (5 full, 2 half)
School district: Chagrin Falls Ex Village
Other notable attributes: Three masonry fireplaces equipped with gas starters; upgraded electrical, 3-zone HVAC; 17-zone sprinkler system; woodwork includes mahogany, cherry and extinct black walnut; sink in the lower level was imported from France.
Real estate agent and contact info: Craig Cantrall, Chestnut Realty Inc., 216-249-2021, Craig@CHR-inc.com