Historic House Listings

It has a bowling alley! Circa 1925. On 14 acres in Ohio. $3,995,000

August 23, 2019

This home has a bowling alley! The home was built in 1925. It is located on 14.15 acres in Waite Hill, Ohio. The property has a basketball court, a stocked pond, and a garage that can hold up to ten cars! There are seven fireplaces in the home. There is a full, finished apartment over the garage. Five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and 12,516 square feet. $3,995,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Like nothing else you have ever seen, this magnificent gated estate is truly one of a kind! Sited on an absolutely breathtaking parcel of land offering spectacular views and abutting Kirtland Country Club, this home is whimsical and magical in every way! The attention to detail and the quality in this home are beyond compare. An entertainer’s dream, this home has everything to offer both indoors and outdoors including a two lane bowling alley, basketball court, incredible stone terrace with outdoor fireplace, and a stocked pond! Exquisite carved woods accent almost all of the rooms (mahogany and wormy chestnut) and there are 7 stone/granite fireplaces throughout the home! A private apartment is located above the garage which can hold up to 10 cars making this the perfect property for a car collector! Every imaginable luxury is found in this home including a state of the art security system and whole house generator. Truly beyond description, this spectacular estate is one of a kind and very special!!

 

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