Photos courtesy Sibcy Cline and Marie Simon
Address: 547 Milton St., Mt. Auburn
Price: $795,000
Cincinnati has the largest collection of Italianate houses in North America, and the historic Prospect Hill home located at 547 Milton St. might be one of the prettiest. The house was built in 1865, but would-be buyers don’t need to worry about archaic wiring or plumbing. All these were updated when the home was taken down to the studs for crucial updates.
Photos courtesy Sibcy Cline and Marie Simon
Despite its modernization, the historic appeal still reigns supreme in the house—it boasts charming arched windows and doorways, original wood floors in the second-floor bedroom, fireplace covers, and exposed brick. There’s also a secret garden reminiscent of Victorian children’s books—a surprise to most as it is only accessible through the third floor’s primary suite. “No one thinks when they’re driving by that they’re going to see this gorgeous secret garden,” says real estate agent Marie Simon.
At the same time, modern design choices with a global take pepper 547 Milton. “This home’s restoration and updates reflect its owners’ international experiences,” Simon says. Thus, buyers will observe the carved teak door from Thailand; floor tiles meticulously shipped from Spain; and warm wood trims in maple, oak, and wenge. “These are complemented by a Christian Moerlein fireplace, custom kitchen cabinets, and cut stone entryway—inspired by years spent in San Francisco and Paris,” Simon adds.
Photos courtesy Sibcy Cline and Marie Simon
The kitchen itself was also fit with a new door to allow unobstructed views of the city. The archways between the kitchen and dining room were similarly expanded to bring more light into those rooms. And if that isn’t enough cityscape to bask in, buyers can enjoy their morning coffee on the upper deck as the sun rises over the Monastery in Mt. Adams, as owner Laurie Schumacher has done throughout the years. “In the evening, I like to unwind in the lovely garden or on the paver patio, soaking in the stunning sunset skies,” she says. There might not be a more beautiful view in all the city.
Photos courtesy Sibcy Cline and Marie Simon
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