5 bedroom house for sale

Overview

On over six and a half acres, this 1847 estate, built by Lake Erie ship captain Hiram Chapman and his wife Maria, offers a rich history and unique living. Spanning 5, 452 sq. ft., it includes 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1 half bath. The entry foyer, with exquisite millwork, leads to a grand office and formal dining room. The living room, with raised wood panel walls, black walnut floors, and one of the three fireplaces, exudes warmth. The sunroom connects to the kitchen with hand-painted grapes and original fixtures. The butler's pantry, with antique cabinets, adds historical charm. Another fireplace graces the formal dining room. Natural gas well with ownership fuels the home. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom, and another bedroom has a third fireplace. The backyard features a computerized heated saltwater pool, orchard, and two spring-fed ponds with mature Koi, a pavilion, pergola, and dock. Designed as an English garden by the former curator of the Buffalo Botanical Gardens, the property showcases meticulous planning. A small original log cabin near the front adds historical charm. Taxes reflect the combined total with the included back parcel