1728 E 44th St, Ashtabula, OH 44004

Opportunity Awaits--Affordable and Spacious Three Floors! This distinctive, three-level 3000 sq ft historic home with 5 BR, 2 BA features original woodwork, s original artisan craftsmanship set in a quiet residential area. Two Lake Erie beaches, public boat launch, vibrant tourism and commercial harbor district, and nearby award-winning wineries all within minutes reach. The size is perfect for a larger family, a home/virtual office or artist studio, and exceptional opportunity for tourism/hospitality or multi-family investment. Originally a duplex, restored to a single family this includes original refinished hardwood floors, traditional Arts & Crafts-era oak wood doors, trim, and copper hardware. The first-floor marble-faced working fireplace is flanked by original leaded glass windows and the 2nd floor library also has a working fireplace. The cheerful front sunroom with wrap-around casement windows brings extra light year round. High ceilings and windows w/five bdrms, two full baths, a charming English cottage-style third-floor guest room with Palladian window. The large 24'x 14' vintage kitchen area will please the most discriminating chef and an outdoor brick patio is a welcome summer retreat. A two-car garage accessed by rear alley is all season protection. This home has many generous closets throughout its three floors; a small second floor kitchen, new 200-amp service, repainted full basement, and natural gas. New vinyl siding in 2019. Yard features hundreds of exotic spring bulbs, flowering shrubs and two large, garden areas for the avid vegetable and herb growing enthusiast. This large home is a real value with retained authenticity and craftsmanship. Spacious for a larger family, or the virtual worker seeking a distinctive home in an affordable community. Investors can take advantage of the local tourism to create Airbnb or Bed and Breakfast. Located in a well-maintained neighborhood w/local shopping, Interstate access just minutes away.