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c. 1880 Octagon in Austinburg, OH

Posted on OHD: 10/18/23. Last OHD Update: 10/18/23.
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1021 Tote Rd, Austinburg, OH 44010

This amazing octagon beauty is waiting patiently for your vision & restoration plans!What a setting! Surrounded by 22 serene acres w/ wooded views in every direction, minutes from wineries & the Grand River, this is a project home but oh what a project!These rooms are HUGE! All on the 1st floor are connected & the closet space in this old home is unbelievable. From the mysterious little room accessed by the tiny staircase to the attic access to what supposedly was once a widow's walk, this is a fascinating piece of County history. According to local lore, the original owner was Rufus Payne who built the dwelling after the Civil War. In 1868 Payne, a native Ohioan, bought 100 acres on Tote Road from one Thaddeus Ives. He became influenced by a designer of the time who touted the advantages of octagon homes. Supposedly they allowed for additional living space, received more natural light, were easier to heat & remained cooler in the summer. Although there is a LOT of work here, these high ceilings, the wrapping veranda, the VIBE, the sheer size of the rooms & the octagonal chimney (have you EVER??!! SOOO cool), it captures the imagination & begs to be brought back to its former glory. This could be the homestead of a lifetime-or an unbelievably romantic event venue or air BnB (double check with zoning to insure it meets your use scope!). Due to the extensive repairs needed, the seller is open to reasonable offers & would like to sell quickly! Cash/conv/reno are your most likely options.
5 Bed · 1 Bath · 2,910 Sq Ft · 22.54 Ac.
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