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$320,000
5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1048042 MLS
Step into a remarkable piece of Urbana history! Once home to John Hough James, a prominent figure in the early development of Urbana, this grand and distinctive home is filled with character, generous living spaces and historic charm. The enclosed entry opens to a spacious formal living room with beautiful bay window and gas fireplace, or an inviting family room with boxed window and original fireplace mantle. A large formal dining room offers plenty of space for holidays and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, freshly painted cabinetry, new flooring and a new oven, plus access to the side yard for outdoor dining. A main-level guest room with adjoining half bath adds flexibility, and the oversized laundry room offers additional possibilities. Upstairs are four generously sized bedrooms, a renovated full bath, charming landing and game/TV room. Beautiful wood floors and original details add warmth throughout. The current owners have made extensive improvements including a freshly painted exterior, NEW upstairs HVAC, renovated main bath, refreshed half bath, new cedar fence, fresh paint in nearly all interior rooms, 5 new windows in addition to many replaced in 2020, 2 new exterior doors and 2 new storm doors. New roofing was added to the addition and garage; the main roof is approx. 12 years old. Separate HVAC systems serve each floor, with additional electrical updates and off-street parking. Even the antique piano, long part of this historic home, stays! Large, unique and full of personality--this is a home with a story and plenty of room to make your own.

402 S High St, Urbana
$695,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1046667 MLS
This park-like estate in Urbana is the epitome of gracious living. The broad front porch overlooks the 1.7-acre treed lawn complimented by an arboretum quality Buckeye Tree. Stained glass frames the front door opening into a two-story foyer and a stunning curved stairway. A south facing bay window provides soft light in the living room and the large dining room separated from the Living room by classic French Doors has ample room for a dining table and side pieces. The library with a full wall of built in bookshelves would be a wonderful getaway or home office and has an attached full bath. If you like to cook and entertain, the kitchen will be your favorite place. Completely remodeled with thoughtfully designed cherry cabinets, a prep island and a separate cooking island with gas cooktop is ideal for the serious chef. Double built in wall ovens, Microwave, dishwasher and Subzero refrigerator will make entertaining a pleasure. The kitchen opens onto a sensational sitting room with floor to ceilings transomed windows with on three walls that bring the outdoors inside! A first-floor laundry room with cabinets and sink and a breezeway to the three-car garage complete the first level. The second floor is comprised of a large landing area, three lovely bedrooms each with large windows and ample closet space and a full bath with walk in shower. The amount of storage room in the house is substantial on both levels. Opportunities to own a piece of Urbana history do not come by very often. Don't wait to visit this one of a kind home.

326 College St, Urbana