$2,500,000
Step back in time to this Kettering treasure; the Cox Mansion, also know as Trails End. Built in 1916 by Ohio Governor, James Cox, this beautiful and historic French Renaissance estate is situated on over 5 acres and was designed by Oswald Hering of New York, featuring over 15,000 sq ft. of finished living area. A grand entrance welcomes visitors with a spiral staircase, tiled floors, and fireplace with custom mantle. A warm and inviting paneled library with custom book shelves has new custom flooring with fireplace. A massive living room with paneled walls and fireplace also has new custom hardwood flooring in keeping with the history of the mansion. A gorgeous new kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz counters, all stainless steel appliances including a wine refrigerator. Current owners have also completed a custom wet bar with rich stained cabinetry with granite counters including a wine refrigerator and icemaker. The banquet sized reception room offers a full wall of windows and seating for very large groups. The convenient first floor laundry has double washers and dryers. Upstairs, find refinished hardwood flooring along with 5 bedrooms; each with a full bathroom. Lower level walkout basement has four additional bedrooms and 3 full bath with 2 half baths Outside, find a newly built inground swimming pool with slide, attractive fence, large patio area surrounding the pool, and tennis courts plus paver patio area. This residence has been used as an AirBnB and in yesteryear, it has hosted dignitaries including President Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D Roosevelt, and Harry Truman. Please note that all furnishings convey with the property. Current owners have installed a new kitchen, bar, swimming pool, replaced roof top HVAC units, completed a comprehensive electrical upgrade, refinished architectural trim and more! This estate is an historical masterpiece!
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Nancy L Webb
3500 Governors Trail, Kettering
Courtesy of Nancy L Webb and BHHS Professional Realty
