Original floors, no fake snap n go Pergo!!!
A Pre-Civil War House!
HISTORY: The history begins in 1816, originally this land was held by the Spanish. The original deed was signed by President James Madison. The original register still exists. As does the original deed of sale. In 1859 President Buchanan signed the deed giving John Morse ownership. Copy of that deed is at the bottom of this page!
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INSPECTIONS: This building passed all inspections and achieved the permit for occupancy in January 2020.
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PARANORMAL: I bought the building with no knowledge of the paranormal. I don't chase, and or engage the ghosts, and they leave us alone.
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FAMOUS VISITORS: The names of visitors you've heard of, Charles Lindbergh, Charlie Chaplin, Al Capone, Jesse James, Bertha Gifford, Betty Boop. Charlie Chaplin was busted chasing the young girls (basically he acquired a reputation, of being a pervert.
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ORIGINALLY A FARMHOUSE: In 1816 a farmhouse was built, then expanded to the 4 story you see today just before the start of the Civil War. The new owner was a bridge builder, his skills are why this building stood for so long. This has been a Brothel, speak easy, Hotel, scene of multiple murders, as well as a single-family residence, offering a very unique B&B experience.
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THE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: Easy River access, for swimming fishing canoeing or kayaking. Camping, Weddings, Birthdays. A natural Bed & Breakfast if you're up to it!
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THE FOUR FLOORS:
BASEMENT: The ground floor walk out basement, is staged for expansion. 2-bathroom sewer lines, and water source are staged and ready. Also, a 2nd kitchen, and 3rd laundry room. We designed the sewage treatment plant for expansion to 10 bathrooms, 3 laundry, and 2 kitchens.
1st floor is the main floor living room, kitchen, 2.5 baths, 2 bedrooms, a laundry.
2nd floor: is 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a 2nd laundry, and a library.
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A building with unique attributes.
IMPROVEMENTS
Water --We have bored and installed a "cased" new well to a depth of 275 feet, this provides a steady 75 gallons per minute, to manage the pressure, and regulate it the system is equipped with a 500-gallon holding tank, to equalize pressure in the lines upon entry into the building.
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Doors -All exterior doors are steel reenforced, as well as equipped with alarm sensors.
Windows -The windows are handmade wood interior Pella windows, stain grade wood inside, metal clad exterior. They are equipped with the micro fine screens. You can't see from inside, but outside looking in the obscure the visual of the interior. The best feature is the windows lay flat inwards, so cleaning is easy!
No ladders, no reaching outside to clean.
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Kitchen -Stainless steel Bosch dishwasher, GE fridge, GE stove. Cabinets all have easy glide drawers, and hidden hinges.
Plumbing - The entire property has been replumbed. The new water system is 100% commercial grade "Pex".
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Electrical -New wiring thru out, underground 600-amp power to the building, and 200-amp undergrounds to the shed.
Each floor equipped with a 200-amp panel, ensuring not packed to 100% capacity. Lots of room, and not at risk of being over utilized. We also installed 100-amp sub panel in the commercial space in the basement. Also, in the basement the electrical system is staged for expansion to support any new commercial endeavor.
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Heating & Cooling
2 High efficiency 5-ton systems keep the building comfortable. All the ducting within the walls as well as running across the attic are wrapped in insulated blankets. The Goal is to reduce heat loss and achieve increased efficiency. Here's the ducting in the attic servicing the floor below.
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Water Filter is for the entire house; all plumbing fixtures get filtered clean water. As well as a UV light system, to enhance the quality of the water.
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Bathrooms - (7) New fixtures, new valves. all vents ducted too the exterior.
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Roofing shingles -new decking, and new 50-year TAMKO shingles.
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Closed cell insulation -The entire building exterior walls and roof have been completely filled with soy based closed cell foam, thereby maximizing the thermal protection. We've noticed this also has made it so in high wind events, the interior is quiet. Expensive initially but the attributes are worth it, reduced energy lose, and a tighter sealed interior. Interesting note, we've also noticed the foam seals the wall cavity from insects. Traditional insulation, bugs can navigate thru. This stuff fills everything, then turns hard as a rock.
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Alarm: 24-hour monitoring, heat, smoke, motion, and microwave detection to reduce false alarms.
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Drywall thru out. All horsehair plaster is gone.
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Refinished all the original floors.
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Lightning suppression on the roof the system has 5 drops to the earth below, for maximum protection. As well as grounded to the electrical systems to protect it as well.
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Sewage treatment This is a massive system. Capable of supporting 2 kitchens, and 10 bathrooms. In case the commercial level needs a kitchen, bathrooms. It also has a 1,000-gallon grease trap to protect the system from kitchen grease. In reserve is an additional 3,400 linear feet of drain field in case future expansion is needed. With a little effort, it can be demonstrated that the system is nowhere near running at or near capacity. This is how the attic would become a bedroom, or office!
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John Morse Deed signed by President Buchanan!
