1195 Farnsworth Rd, Waterville, OH 43566

Live in the history of this house and an historic village- without any restrictions of historic requirements! This 1863 farmhouse was built by a civil war officer and his wife (a distant aunt of Clint Eastwood) and is one of the oldest homes in this village. The Miami-Erie Canal was transporting goods just down the road, Native Americans trading with new settlers, news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation being discussed in front of the fire in every living room...This home and village saw the end of the civil war, new freedoms, the Industrial Revolution and the building of a nation- And now it is a blank slate to create your dream home with all the modern amenities exactly as you want them! There is character waiting to be embraced around every corner- the gentle slope of a kitchen that was once the covered "summer kitchen" before being enclosed in the mid 1900's, old growth timber standing the test of time for 163 years, the wooden fireplace surround sourced from the early 1800's, the summer evening trill of the frogs- all in a highly sought-after school district in one of the most safe and quiet places a family could grow and prosper. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is just up the road from the historic cemetery where it's first family lies in peace waiting on the soon-to-be 5th owners to be stewards in reviving the spirit of their homestead on the spacious nearly 3/4 acre lot surrounded by homes where each one is different- not a cookie-cutter subdivision, void of character and built with profit-margin controlling the choices...this is unique and ready for your preferences and personal style to transform into YOUR perfect blend of rich history and modern treatments to raise a family and celebrate life- all while enjoying equity far beyond your renovation budget. Walking distance to the vibrant old downtown and Farnsworth Metropark along the river, on Farnsworth Road and owned for many years by the Farnsworth Family- their fruit orchards once surrounding the property. Dog walkers, cyclists, classic cars abound, and children growing up all around you. You, too, can live the picture-postcard, small town peaceful life just minutes from everything the bigger cities also have to offer... A 2-story garage with its own heating & cooling system was added in the 1990's, it has a newer garage roof and had a full replacement of the sewer line from the house to the street just 3 years ago. Build your home, your family and your life here- EXACTLY as you imagined it!