HISTORICAL TREASURE

Updates add today’s comforts to early 20th-century home.

Encircled by tall pines and majestic shade trees, a 1.7acre lot provides a peaceful setting for the historical home at 300 McCray Blvd. in Springboro.

The main house elicits awe with much of its original charm intact and major updates that increase comfort for today’s lifestyles. The original carriage house is converted into guest quarters with two bedrooms, a bathroom, an equipped kitchen and a garage that houses four or more cars.

Timothy Hall of RE/MAX Victory explained some of the home’s history.

“It’s the original Samuel McCray farmhouse, which was built circa 1928 on a 210acre farm,” he said. “Sycamore Country Club was developed on the land, along with the McCray Farms subdivision.

“There have been two major remodeling periods of the main house during the last decade,” Hall continued. “There is 21st century technology in a beautiful early 20th century home, including high-tech audio and security systems and high-efficiency heating and cooling.”

Offering about 6,260 square feet of living space, this home is listed for $650,000.

The circular driveway passes underneath a portico at one main entrance. Inside, parquet flooring and crown moldings enhance the extended T-shaped entry halls, which connect to other entrances. The original coat room remains adjacent the remodeled guest bath.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS BY KATHY TYLER A brick walkway connects two brick patios, one for sunning and another used for dining outdoors under a grand shade tree. Last year, the sellers refreshed all the landscaping, which is enhanced with lilac, magnolia, peonies, hydrangea and other varieties.

Creative renovation of the kitchen makes use of period cabinets rising to the ceiling and large windows with refinished wood casings and sills. Granite counters, large ceramic tile flooring and high-end appliances have been added.