Charles Street home a turn-of-the-century gem
The authentic character of a historic colonial revival home located at 20 Charles Street in Uniontown is in a class of its own with custom woodwork featured throughout its 3,500 square-feet.
Built in 1900, the turn-of-the-century home is for sale listed with SWC Properties of Uniontown at $200,000.
It is situated in a neighborhood where judges, lawyers, and other prominent businessmen resided, according to owner Sue Grimm.
The three-story home boasts 10 foot ceilings, with 10 rooms, two baths and six bedrooms along with two sunrooms.
It is situated on a60-by-150 foot lot and includes a detached garage.
On the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War, the number of such homes on the market is moving faster than the national average, especially in several markets where battles were fought, according to real-estate agents and data from realtor.com.
Guests that enter the white sided home are greeted by large pillars and double doors showcased by a large wrap-around veranda with overhead roof and wainscoating ceiling.
Inside, an oak spindle staircase that climbs to the third floor compliments three tiger oak fireplace mantels with original porcelain tile situated in the living room, reception hall and dining room. Oak panel doors with overhead transoms and eight foot pocket doors lead into the living room.
鈥淭he original wood clapboard remains on the house today with its dentil moldings and broken pediment front dormer,鈥� said Grimm.
Two stained glass windows placed at the landing of the stairs and in a stairway wall are etched with a Laurel Wreath and Ribbon, one with a torch motif and the other with a shield located above.
The house was purchased by Grimm蘑菇视频 parents in 1954. Grimm said the master craftsmanship shown throughout the house is what sold her mother.
Several improvements made by her parents over the years included the addition of a first floor laundry room with access to the backyard where a cement patio was installed, and refinishing the hardwood floors that are currently carpeted.
A sunroom adjoining the kitchen was later completed.
Unfortunately, Grimm said her father died suddenly 12 years after moving into the house leaving her mother to raise six children as her oldest sister married and moved away.
Grimm noted the home has lent itself to entertaining and holiday gatherings over the years not only for family, but also friends. She recalled a baby grand piano in the living room was a focal point for all the children in the family that were taught to sing and dance.
Grimm said her mother continued to maintain the home by keeping its vintage details as original as possible.
Outside, Grimm said the spacious enclosed backyard is landscaped with cherry trees, an apricot tree and magnolia.
While Charles Street has been defined as a village unto itself, Grimm said the neighborhood has not changed as a place where people come together and look out for each other.