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Bed 9

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Bath 11

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SqFt15,388

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SqFt219,760

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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 ow ners 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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Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,500,000

AD Id : 91490255

MLS Id : 969611

Beds : 9

Lot Size : 219,760 Sq. Ft

Living Area Size : 15,388 Sq. Ft

Year Built : 1916

County : Montgomery

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 9

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 11 Full Baths: 8 Half Baths: 3

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 17 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full, Finished

  • Interior Features

    Kitchen Island Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Washer

  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1916 Building Area Total: 15388 Construction Materials: Stucco Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, In Ground Private Pool: No

  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s)

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 5.045 Main Square Feet: 219760 Square Feet Lot Size Acres: 5.045 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 219760

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Governors Hill Sec 01 Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 1107 Zoning Description: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 110

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $2500000 Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: N64-03304-0183 Tax Legal Desc: 6-1-5/11 33-4-184

  • Parking Information

    No Garage

  • Utility Information

    Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable Available

  • Location Information

    WaterSource: Public
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MLS: 969611 LISTED BY: Nancy Webb, BHHS Professional Realty 937-436-9494 SOURCE: Dayton REALTORS

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