CONVERTED HISTORIC BUILDING
3-bedroom, 2-bath sits in converted historic building.
The repurposing of a downtown historic building is cause for celebration, especially for those who revere the architectural stylings of different eras.
One case in point is Hawthorne School at 226 McDaniel St. in Dayton. Stephen Seboldt of Sibcy Cline Inc. becomes poetic as he describes the building’s “Romanesque-style arch” and a feature that “resembles a bell tower.” Both features, prominent in the facade that remains intact as an example of late 19th-century construction, suggest to Seboldt an important remembrance of “the school as a temple of learning.”
He said Hawthorne stopped being a school in the late 1970s and was developed into apartments in 1999.
“Now, after a very popular run as apartments, this historic building has been converted to condominiums.
“We think this is a triple bonus (for buyers). It’s an atmospherical building, part of a vibrant historical district known as McPherson Town, and purchasing at the Hawthorne with taxes and condo dues makes ownership more attractive than renting,” he said.
Currently for sale after extensive remodeling in October 2018, the largest unit in the building is listed by Seboldt for $159,900. Within its nearly 1,200 square feet of living space, there are three bedrooms and two baths.
From the building’s wide hallway, double doors open
into a private entry/sitting area that accesses three units. Inside unit number 110 a wonderfully creative design emphasizes its unique character, which derives from its raised living/dining room space that was originally the rounded stage of the old school’s auditorium.
The original tin ceiling with embossed patterns has been painted over, suggesting sculptured plaster shapes. Tall windows add abundant daylight, while stylish lighting includes a triple hanging fixture over the dining area and a central ceiling paddle fan with a light kit.
A span of rounded wood paneling is painted white and edges the raised area in contrast to the stained hardwood flooring in both the living/dining space and the elongated kitchen, which is just three steps lower.
Updates to the kitchen include granite counters with a grain that subtly echoes colors in the flooring and the oversized oak cabinets, which are accented with upper moldings and new stainless-steel hardware.
The backsplash area is covered with small stainlesssteel tile alternating from small squares to small rectangular shapes in a basket weave pattern. New stainless-steel appliances include a French-door refrigerator, a dishwasher and a smoothsurface range.
The split-bedroom floor plan provides for two suites with private baths on opposite ends of the unit. On one side are two bedrooms and a full bath with tub and shower and an updated raised vanity. While the extra room is actually the third bedroom, it would lend itself to other options such as an office, an exercise room or a dressing room.
Features in all three bedrooms include neutral carpet, tall ceilings and eightfoot Pella windows. The other suite provides a full bath with a step-in shower, a raised vanity and a recessedinto-the-wall medicine cabinet.
Paintings adorning this unit and the common areas of the building have been loaned by local artist, John Lansiedel. Said David Williams, owner/representative for Citywide Development and McPherson Town NDC, “His art brings light to the space.”
Williams said the artist’s works are often available for sale or rent to building residents.
Seboldt described some of the other available features.
“A large outside grassy common area (enhanced with a pergola) is available for outdoor enjoyment. There is a laundry room in the building and a possible option for a stacked washer/dryer in most units. Also, there is a pet washing station in the basement,” he said.
One parking space is assigned per unit, and garage space is available at additional cost.
“Hawthorne is located just across the river from all the downtown amenities – it’s about a seven-minute walk to Victoria Theatre,” he said.
Seboldt added that 17 of the building’s 20 units are available for sale. Sizes range from a 600-squarefoot studio to a 987-squarefoot unit with two bedrooms and baths.