Lovely historic home, close to downtown, welcomes visitors with its striking Italianate presence. The exterior's original double brackets & decorated cornice are authentically painted to bring out its historic beauty. Home is situated on a half-acre plus double lot, giving it a "country manor" feeling. Home has been completely restored & refurbished, without losing its historic ambiance. Entire home has been re-wired & re-plumbed w. all new windows, new hardwood flooring, & new central air. Both baths are sparkling new w. wainscoting, tiled floors, & large glass-enclosed showers. You'll think you're in a brand-new home. Enter through the double doors into a foyer w. an open stairway. Off the foyer is both a formal living rm. (parlor) & a large family rm. French doors w. beveled glass lead to the formal dining rm. A spacious kitchen w. craftsman-styled white cabinetry & stainless appliances, offers eat-in capabilities. Off the kitchen is the laundry/mud room w. extra storage.