Own a Piece of Tillsonburg History: The Leachman Residence. Rarely does a home of such narrative and craft come to market. Built in 1876, The Leachman Residence is a masterclass in Italianate architecture, standing as a testament to 150 years of care and character. Your journey begins on the west-facing covered porch, the perfect vantage point for golden hour. Step through the foyer to find a home defined by scale: soaring 10'5" ceilings and a breathtaking curved oak staircase uniquely accented with maple, walnut, and chestnut. This is a home built with a level of craftsmanship that simply cannot be replicated today. The main floor is a showcase of elegance, featuring 10" baseboards, 8" trim, and exquisite original mouldings. Beneath your feet lies a hidden treasure: simply stunning original red pine tongue-and-groove boards. While the front of the home celebrates the formal with its grand living and dining parlors, the rear of the residence is designed for modern connection. A 1980s addition introduced a sprawling Family Room and Office, anchored by a massive stone fireplace with a rustic wood-beam mantle, offering a cozy sanctuary for everyday life. Three massive bedrooms continue the theme of height and light, where the 10'5" ceilings create an airy, suite-like atmosphere in each. Situated on a lush quarter-acre with close proximity to downtown Tillsonburg's amenities, the property is a gardener's dream. Stroll through picturesque perennial gardens to find a vintage potting shed straight out of a storybook and a detached two-car garage. Request the extensive detailed feature sheet of this Historic Gem and step back in time to discover the soul of 94 Rolph Street. It is more than an address . . it is a legacy! (id:51075)
Single-familyProperty Type
5 spacesParking
Listed by Melanie Luksys• Royal Lepage Triland Realty Brokerage
Welcome to "The Leachman Residence". Built in 1876 this Italianate style 2 storey historic home is rich in unique architectural details and plenty of stories. Between the exterior and interior, this masterpiece exudes character all while blending years past and modern living. Situated on a quarter of an acre along with the home is a detached 2 car garage and a vintage potting shed surrounded by a picturesque yard and gardens. The west facing covered front porch welcomes you into the Foyer where you catch a glimpse of the formal living room, dining room and curved oak staircase that is accented in maple, walnut and chestnut. The main floor reflects timeless elegance with exquisite trim (8"), baseboards (10") and mouldings. As a bonus, red pine tongue and groove floors (as in the front living) are under almost every room. The Kitchen was relocated and accented with honey oak cabinets, double sink, desk, pantry and 2 large windows. There is a generous pantry behind the adjacent original kitchen (currently used as a craft room). In 1985 an addition was added to the back of the home of a Family Room and Den. The Family Room is decorated with a gas fireplace with oversized stone backdrop and hearth, topped with a wood beam mantle. The Den has built in shelves. The second storey is home to 3 bedrooms and a bathroom all with soaring 10'5" ceiling. The Primary Bedroom is more than a generous size with 2 double closets and a deep linen closet. The part basement is where you will find laundry , storage and the utilities. Please ask abut the lengthy feature sheet! A true Tillsonburg historic gem!