201 E Orange Street

Description

Be sure and see the video . Click camera icon! 1864 is the date this historic home at the crossroads of Lime and Orange was erected. A three story oval staircase with traditional federal patterned carpet rises in a 28 foot high vestibule. The home has recently been redecorated to reflect the owners interest in the visual arts. The Americana style is evident throughout. The home is zoned for heating and cooling and features a new master suite of bed bath and closet. The designed gourmet kitchen features six burner, wall ovens and a combination of cherry,maple and granite resources to create a calm feeling. An open staircase connects the kitchen with the second floor.For the current owner the second floor is divided into two suites with baths and laundry room and linen closet. The third floor features two bedrooms sharing bath and row of storage rooms to back of home. Reconfiguration could allow for more bedrooms if necessary.. The first floor office den was added to the structure around 1900. It has a separate entrance from the courtyard on the east side. The home has two powder rooms on first floor at opposite ends of floor. There is a mudroom, a 14x7 cherry pantry, and attached garage. The hardscaped patio has a privacy fence that seperates the car park. All surrounded by wrought iron fencing from 19th century. The home is shuttered inside with plantation shutters and on the outside, Lancaster craftsman, Gene Shaw built the outdoor working shutters trimmed in copper. Of all historic properties in downtown Lancaster 201 E Orange is arguably one of the lovliest.