Julie and Jason had admired this house for years before purchasing it in October 2023. It had sustained significant water and structural damage, so after more than a year of repairs and renovations, they moved in with their children in December 2024.
The house, built in 1907 as an unadorned Victorian structure, was extensively remodeled and embellished by the previous owners. The elaborate details begin with the leaded-glass front door and continue on the first floor with plaster moldings, carved woodwork, leaded-glass pocket doors and stained- glass windows. Eleven-foot ceilings throughout the first floor create a feeling of spaciousness, beginning with a foyer framed by the staircase and iron fireplace. The front parlor features decorative wooden arches leading to a large dining room. The back of the house contains a spacious family room and eat-in kitchen—and a beverage bar for lively evenings.
Upstairs, the master suite with a raised tower room creates the distinctive Queen-Anne-Victorian-style turret at the corner of the house. Along with three additional bedrooms, a billiard room leads to a balcony overlooking the front yard and its majestic trees. At the end of the hallway, a decorative window provides natural light, and a separate staircase leads upstairs to a living area perfect for the Loring children and their friends. The backyard features a sunken garden, while a high brick wall encloses a wonderful private oasis. This is more than a home. It’s a piece of art ready for preservation to safeguard it for the next century.