PICTURESQUE CLOSE-IN COUNTRY RETREAT

Own a piece of the Aurora Colony history and enjoy a spacious, airy home that’s been thoughtfully modernized to fit current day living without sacrificing character. Once the home of original colony descendant Dr. William W. Giesy, this beautiful gem started as a Victorian, but was remodeled in the early 1920s adding Craftsman-style details. Your closest neighbor is the stately homestead of Dr. Giesy’s parents— built in 1851 & on the Historic Registry. This picturesque close-in country retreat is just a quick approx. 5-minute drive from I-5 and a mere half mile from Hwy 99E. Nestled just outside the charming downtown of Aurora with only a third of an acre to maintain, this property offers the perfect blend of rural tranquility and urban convenience. Step inside to discover a delightful fusion of vintage charm and contemporary upgrades. With high ceilings the main floor boasts a cozy bedroom with an attached full bath, a versatile parlor/den/4th bedroom (by adding a door), and a welcoming living room featuring a modern pellet stove. Entertain guests in the elegant formal dining room, complete with exquisite built-in cabinetry, or gather around the spacious eat-in kitchen, showcasing updated countertops, a convenient breakfast bar cooktop island, an appliance garage and a walk-in pantry. You’ll also find classic character in the plank and dowel floors. Upstairs, an updated bathroom awaits, featuring a charming claw foot tub and updated countertops with double sinks along with two additional bedrooms. Finish the basement to set up dual living with its exterior entrance, walled off rooms and ample windows along with a floor drain already in place for the start to an additional bathroom. Outside you’ll find a detached garage/shop, a large patio with a custom covered bbq hut with electricity and a cozy deck off the eat-in kitchen with a wonderful country view where you can enjoy your morning coffee as well as the abundant Bing cherry tree and sweet, seedless green grapes you’ll find in your backyard. Recent upgrades include a 2017 heat pump with A/C and smart thermostat, a new roof in 2018, and a 2020 composite deck, patio, and exterior paint job. In 2022, both the pellet stove and stovetop were replaced, followed by kitchen and bathroom countertop and sink updates in 2023.