427 E Maple Ave

This lovely HISTORIC HOME with MILLS ACT status, is in an ideal location within Historic Old Towne, just 2 blocks from the Orange Circle (Plaza). Full of character and warmth, this 1905 home offers charm from the start. Enjoy the view and passersby on the wrap-around front porch, complete with pull-down screen for outdoor movies in the summer, and a porch swing for an escape to a different era. Classical columns and original leaded glass windows draw your gaze as you take in this beautiful Craftsman home. Upon entering the foyer, you can't miss the intricate pine woodwork. More original features and woodwork, along with 10-foot ceilings, highlight the downstairs. The living room and large separate dining room are filled with light and charm. Both are accented by large windows with period shades. The dining room features a stunning built-in buffet and French doors to the over-sized back porch. The baths have been tastefully updated with vintage tile and cast iron clawfoot tubs. Kitchen upgrades include concrete countertops, farmhouse sink, and wine refrigerator. The dramatic restored antique staircase and stained glass window invite you upstairs. The spacious Main Bedroom contains an en-suite cedar lined office with skylight, which could easily be converted to an ample walk-in closet. The back yard offers so much; a garden shed with barn door, raised planter beds to grow your own vegetables, play and grass areas, a covered entertainment area with TV, and even the original Carriage House where the horse-drawn carriage was stored. Additional parking is accessed through the remote-controlled electronic gate in the back alley. If all this is not enough-step into the wine cellar! This home's upgrades deliver all the conveniences of modern living, along with historic charisma and detail not found in new construction. Once you have explored your new home, take a 3 minute stroll to the Plaza for dining and shopping or to the Orange Public Library just a block away. Event venues, a swanky new hotel, parks, museums, churches---so much to see and do in Old Towne. or you can just sit on a bench and enjoy the home town atmosphere. Please see the attached Supplements for detailed descriptions of all the recent upgrades.