When curating properties that genuinely resonate with old house purists, this 1890 Radnor residence demands attention. Sited on a substantial 5-acre parcel, the home offers a study in late 19th-century scale and proportion. The first floor is defined by soaring 11-foot ceilings and monumental 7-foot windows—fenestration designed specifically to maximize natural light and air circulation long before the advent of modern climate control, a functional aesthetic further aided by surviving transom windows.
The interior retains the material weight of its era. Original wood trim and baseboards anchor rooms organized around two preserved decorative fireplaces. The formal dining room features original built-in cabinetry, maintaining the historic separation of domestic and service spaces. While the layout contains five second-floor bedrooms and practical modernizations like first-floor laundry and an attached two-car garage, this is an honest, “as-is” estate. The significant deferred maintenance represents an authentic, rigorous restoration project for a steward ready to stabilize and revive a historic envelope.
Beyond the primary residence, the 5-acre grounds preserve a rare collection of functional outbuildings. A historic smokehouse, an electrified freestanding shop, and a barn equipped with stalls opening to a fenced pasture provide immediate infrastructure for small-scale agrarian pursuits or extensive preservation workshops. This is a serious auction opportunity for those committed to historic stewardship.
Listing Details: Auction Minimum Bid: $250,000 (Reserve) Auction Ends: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 7:00 PM Address: 4093 State Route 257, Radnor, OH 43066 Structure: 5 Bed | 2 Bath | 3,210 Sq Ft Lot Size: 5.00 Acres Year Built: 1890 Terms: Sold As-Is / Buyers must sign Acknowledgement of Terms
Contact: Listed by Jeff Ramm (614-332-1563) Amy S Gleason (614-582-0687) Coldwell Banker Realty
Property Highlights 📏 Volume: 11-Foot Ceilings & 7-Foot Windows 🪟 Fenestration: Surviving Transom Windows 🪵 Millwork: Original Trim, Baseboards & Dining Built-ins 🔥 Features: Two Preserved Decorative Fireplaces 🏚️ Outbuildings: Historic Smokehouse & Electrified Shop 🐴 Agrarian: Barn with Stalls & Fenced Pasture 🌳 Grounds: 5.00 Acre Tract 🔨 Condition: As-Is / Major Restoration Project ⏳ Sale Type: Online Auction (Ends 2/24/2026) 📍 Location: Radnor, OH 💵 Minimum Bid: $250,000
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