20 W James St, Richfield Springs, NY 13439

Unique Home on James Street is full of interesting character and steeped in history. With 3436 sqft of living space on 0.48 surveyed, partially fenced acre, this home offers comfort and space to all who enter. A first floor bedroom with 1/2 bath and laundry area for convenience and 2 generous sized bedrooms w/ cedar closets, 2 full, over sized bathrooms and a possible fourth bedroom all on the second floor. Currently used as a guest bedroom, this room could easily become a wonderful home office. The charming enclosed turret balcony could be used for the those moments during work when a breath of fresh air is needed. The original home dates back to 1847-48 with interior features of golden oak woodwork, three fireplaces(one working w/gas insert), oak paneled staircase and an ornate tin ceiling in the dining room. Solid oak Dutch Doors w/ decorative wrought iron hardware and stained glass accents complement the windows throughout the home. Step out into the welcoming, enclosed stone porch with screened windows, overlooking the lily pond w/ fountain and well established perennial beds which can also be enjoyed from the covered patio. Continuing outdoors are a raised vegetable garden bed and berries for the picking. The featured mechanics of the home are the natural gas fueled Weil McLain hot water, high efficiency heating system, a Buderus 42 gallon hot water heater, public water, septic and High Speed Internet. This unique find is well within walking distance to all village amenities. This home is just 2.6 miles to the beach on Canadarago Lake and 3.6 miles to the boat launch. A 20 min drive to Cooperstown, 30 mins to Utica, and an hour and thirty to Albany.(times are estimated)