194 W Main Street, Rutledge

Own a slice of history reminiscent of the nostalgia of a Normal Rockwell painting! This stately Victorian "Davis" home, circa 1830, is one of the oldest in Morgan County. Meticulously maintained & carefully updated in keeping with it's historic charm. Situated on a large lot with pecan trees in the front yard and an in ground, fenced in salt water pool in the back yard. It offers home dwellers the chance to relax and enjoy a slower pace of life. The front entrance opens to gleaming hardwood floors throughout most of the home and 11' ceilings downstairs. Heart pine floors are in the two bedrooms and full bath upstairs. The upstairs also has a walk-in attic for storage or the possibility of expansion & large closets. Rooms in this home are spacious and mostly symmetrical, with beautiful trim work & lots of light. There are five gas log fireplaces and a breathtaking brick masonry fireplace in the kitchen open on both sides. The large, eat-in kitchen features butcher block countertops, lots of bright cabinetry, and unique saw hewn wainscoting. The master on main has a walk-in closet off the master bath with jacuzzi tub. Other rooms in this 3,400 square foot home include open living room/dining room, den, and utility room. The home also features a large front porch and side porch with lattice work. There is covered parking and an outdoor potting shed.You will be walkable to the downtown area of the quaint town of Rutledge and three parks with pickleball and tennis courts, live music, natural walking paths, skate park, etc. A throwback in time, this town features the Red Caboose for sandwiches and ice cream, a coffee shop, an old hardware store, a brick medical building offering naturopathic and allopathic remedies, and other unique shops. Five minutes away is Hard Labor Creek State Park, a 5,800-acre park with 24 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, horse stalls, campsites, cabins, pristine golf course with pro club house, and a 274-acre lake offering paddle boarding, fishing, and other amenities.