2720 Philadelphia Dr, Dayton, OH 45405

This historically significant home is a one of a kind property perfectly situated on 15.5 sprawling acres just waiting for the next generation of owners to make it their own. Following the Dayton flood 1913, the founder of Standard Register, John Q. Sherman and his wife Katherine, searched for higher ground on which to build their family home. With unparalleled craftsmanship, their beautiful 10,000 square foot home was completed in 1925 and named The Highlands. With 6+ bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, complete with a daylight basement and finished 3rd floor, the Sherman estate is filled with Old World architecture that stands the test of time. See original light fixtures, quartersawn oak paneling, wide oak floors, soaring cathedral ceiling in the 1200 sq ft Great Room. The original plaster ceiling in the Dining room complements the judges paneling steps from the spacious solarium with Batchelder tile fountain. The home is occupied, there is a security system and it is private property, do not drive in the driveway without a confirmed showing with with a licensed real estate agent.