21 Thirty Acres, Hudson, OH 44236

The first time that I saw this house I felt like Alice in Wonderland. I turned off Rt. 91 and drove down what I had always assumed was a driveway. The private lane opened up to sweeping pastoral views with beautiful old homes dotting the lane. Sitting in the middle of this beauty was #21 Thirty Acres with its arms wide open to welcome me. By the time I walked to the brick patio, I was enchanted. I was about half a mile from downtown Hudson, but I was standing in the quietest spot with unparalleled views of meadow and woods. Not another house in sight. I learned that this home sits on 3.66 acres of what was once a farm belonging to one of Hudson's founding members. The house itself was originally a blacksmith shop and was converted to a home in 1938. Other homes on the lane had also been farm buildings. One was a barn, another a granary. The current owners have made many changes to the property, adding 2 large parcels, creating a remarkable 4-season room and renovating to include a nicely appointed first-floor primary suite. The basement was modernized into usable space and central air conditioning was added. The historic charm of this house is somehow unchanged, however. The wide foyer still welcomes guests through the front door. The dining room has gleaming wide plank flooring, thick millwork and original built-in cabinetry. The living room beyond is elegant and flooded with light. A wall of windows looks out to a beautifully landscaped copse of trees and the fields beyond. The shape of the two-story ceiling is unlike anything I have seen before, with thick molding extending to the fireplace. A unique loft looks out over the living room. The kitchen is at the back of the house. With its own fireplace, granite counters, ample cabinets and hardwood floors this kitchen is warm and inviting. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a unique bathroom arrangement. A three-car garage with a workshop and a cool vintage outbuilding add outdoor living space. This one is gem!