Uniquely preserved and meticulously maintained homestead property on one landscaped acre 35 miles from the Ft. Wayne International Airport.
This historic 1862 farm house and parsonage were joined as one unique home in the early 1900's by a growing farm family who meticulously maintained and kept it in very near to original condition for almost 100 years. The 1,700 sq. ft. home features wood floors, 9 foot ceilings and a large, fully functioning farm kitchen complete with gas stove and enamel sink. Outstanding features include beautiful garden landscaping with decades-old roses, peonies, poppies, irises, coumbine and hostas. A sprawling Catawba tree sites among oaks, pines, maples, hickories and buckeye trees. The one acre site also includes 20 fruit bearing cherry, peach, pear and apple trees. Other unique aspects of the site include a windmill, cistern and hand-pump water well. The site includes several outbuildings in very good condition, including a two-sided barn, summer kitchen and fruit cellar. A gravel parking lot was recently added for up to 10 vehicles. The property has been known as the Peachtree Parsonage, a primitives antique shop that is located within 35 minutes of Ft. Wayne, IN. and Lima, OH. and is within a 2 1/2 hour drive from Detroit, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland. The property is turn-key as an antiques shop or other commercial venture, and coule also be a full-time residence.