This house sure seems like a lot of house for the money with over 5,000 square feet of living space! It is known as the George Cook House. He was a local industrialist who owned the Princess Plow Company. The George Cook house was built in 1892. It is located on .46 acre in Canton, Ohio. The house features a large covered front porch, beautiful wood floors, coffered ceiling, gorgeous front door, pocket doors, in-laid wood flooring, baseboards, vintage light fixtures, butler’s pantry and stained glass. The house won the Canton Preservation Society preservation award in 2009. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Seven bedrooms, three bathrooms and 5,554 square feet. $375,000
Contact Ruthanne Wilkof with DeHoff Realtors: 330-324-0573
From the Zillow listing:
This Queen Anne Victorian was originally built in 1892 by George E. Cook, a Canton industrialist who owned Princess Plow Co. Victorian styling with hardwood pocket doors and accents, stained glass windows and light features, a grand staircase, built-in cabinetry, 3 tiled fireplaces, 2 full baths with mosaic ceramic tile floors, 2 half baths and has its original birds eye maple woodwork throughout along with beautiful parquet floors in conjunction with high ceilings throughout each level, and a sprinkler system throughout and more! There is truly a lot to take in with this 5,554 SF building. Prior to being converted to commercial, this property was built as a spacious three story, five bedroom residence, while retaining much of its original character and charm, generous living, office space throughout, or event planning. Building also offers a handicap accessible ramp. This “must see” property offers endless possibilities for mixed use with zoning approval. Recipient of 2009 Canton Preservation Society preservation award. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Zoning is Planned Office Business (PB1), with potential for new uses. All photos are representing both residential and office space. Therefore, the rooms can be additional office space, conference rooms, and more. Call Canton City zoning office for further information.
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