People come in the front door and say “Wow!”

It will be hard to find an equivalent home for sale in Carlisle. Custom woodwork, hand silk-screened wallpaper, restored antique light fixtures, and artistic details that adorn a home that has been lovingly updated to modern standards.

The first floor hall has beautifully decorated Lincrusta wainscoting. A set of pocket doors opens into the living room. The stately dark green walls contrast nicely with the white Lincrusta frieze.

Through another set of pocket doors is the dining room. The floral wall paper creates a warm welcoming feeling for your dinner guests. A grand chandelier and recessed spot lights create an amazing ambience and make your tableware sparkle. The lighted wall niche is a perfect setting for a bouquet of flowers.

The kitchen has walls decorated with Bradbury & Bradbury hand silk-screened wallpaper of raspberry brambles. The hickory floor-to-ceiling cabinets and granite look Corian countertop give the kitchen modern convenience.

The main bathroom has a one piece tub/shower unit with a built-in whirlpool, and there is a stacked washer/dryer (new 2018) behind folding louvered doors.

On the second floor, the middle room has all the plumbing and wiring you would need to install a small kitchen. The front room is oversized, with the tower providing a great view of the street. This room has two ceiling fans, and is currently used as a bedroom. There is a lovely bathroom on this floor with a red claw foot tub and oak wainscoting. The rear bedroom is decorated with wall paper and crown moulding that give an authentic antique look. A door leads to a side porch, which is a quiet place to spend your evening.

As you head to the third floor, be sure to look up at the ceiling. Bradbury and Bradbury wallpaper and cherub light fixture are gorgeous details. The third floor has one large room with a gas fireplace that provides heat for this floor, while two ceiling fans distribute the heat. The pressed tin ceiling is just one of the focal points of this room. One of the great features of this house is the third floor tower porch. A wonderfully private place to sit and watch all the activity in the neighborhood, in addition to sunrises and sunsets.

Re-modeled with the option of being 3 apartments, electric and plumbing is already in place. So whether you want a single family home or an upscale apartment building, this house has a lot to offer.

One more thing, in the basement of this house is a sound room where the current owner recorded five albums! If you’re a musician, having a recording booth in your basement is a dream come true! It is plain to see that this home was well loved. Will you be lucky enough to be the next steward of this Carlisle gem?