Striking, HISTORIC French Second Empire style home designed by the prolific architect M.F. BELL. This CIRCA 1879 STATE-OF-THE-ART home was complete with cutting edge technology in its era, and has been captured again today with the impressive SOLAR ARRAY (new 2015) that provides ~85% of home's electric needs. Original elegance meets modern comforts in this 2-3 BDRM, 2 BA brick home on large ~ 1/2 ACRE lot. Insulated workshop/shed has heat & air units (portable). UPDATED WINDOWS (double hung, insulated) on main level. NEWER ROOF. NEW R-38 poly foam insulation 2019 (home & outbuilding). NEW efficient boiler 2016. Updated electrical. Inspiring spaces are found throughout interior and outdoor spaces. See Supplemental Remarks for more info!