100 Cherry Ridge Rd, Albany, OH 45710

Welcome home to Cherry Ridge Road, where high-speed internet meets slow-down quietude. Indeed, this rare property combines the best in good old-fashioned country living with the latest and best in restoration and modern convenience. You just don’t snap your fingers and “presto!” this kind of homestead into existence. Reverently developed and nurtured by the current owners for over 20 years, the landscaping is so fully developed and the attention to detail (both inside and out) is so fully realized here, you’ll feel instantly transported to a world of simple, yet profound beauty. And the land’s aplenty, with lots of room to stretch and ramble over fifty-plus acres of usable ground, with a spring-fed pond, fenced pastures, hay fields, fruit and nut trees, garden areas, greenhouse, woodlot, hiking and riding trails, and more. The big barn includes plenty of storage and work areas, plus a large covered turn-out area into one of two fenced pastures for the horses. The century-old farmhouse has been lovingly restored from top to bottom, with gorgeously refurbished original pine flooring, doors and trim throughout. The main level boasts a full dining room and comfy living room with big bay window and a charming “h-fi alcove” that leads to the rear deck. The kitchen boasts custom cherry cabinets by Tom Bennett, a walk-in pantry, gas cooktop, and custom bench with built-in shelves and storage. Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms, each delightfully unique, two with ceiling fans and a skylight in the third. The basement as cool as the rest of the home and features insulated tile block that’s been hand-polished to a gleam, plus additional storage, laundry and workshop areas. Other special features include repurposed, old-fashioned gas lamps that are now touch sensitive to control new-fangled electric lighting; window benches and a bay window; various built-ins; a cute front sittin’ porch; a sail cloth that shades the rear deck; and more. There’s even a cool hangout spot under the deck, with an antique brick patio area and a stellar view of the pond. Plumbing and electric is updated and upgraded with new heat pump (2014), windows are double-pane, and there’s 12” of blown-in insulation in the attic. And, depending on your preference, you’ve got a backup woodstove and propane heater that can provide either back-up or primary heat. Property also conveys hot tub, washer and dryer with sale.