Presenting the historic William Shepherd House! This gorgeous home was built in 1873 by William Shepherd, a prominent and influential businessman in early Bath, NY. In the 153 years since its construction, only 3 families have owned this truly stunning estate!
Listed with the National Register of Historic Places, the house is an Italian Villa featuring the classic exterior features of that style including the low pitched roofs, tall windows, and beautiful scroll shaped corbels under the eaves. As well as the focal point of the exterior, the central square tower (the "campanile") at the highest point of the house.
The 4860 sq ft of this house includes no less than 7 bedrooms and two full bathrooms, an elegant parlor, foyer, living room, and bright sunroom along with a butler's pantry that still has the cast iron wood cookstove (still beautiful but now aesthetic only). An updated kitchen now features a beautiful hammered copper sink and granite countertops!
Throughout you'll see how many of the original features of this home are still here today including the intricate crown molding surrounding the 12 foot high ceilings, multiple antique cast iron fireplaces in the prominent rooms, marble recessed wall niches, and original hardwood floors.
The house is situated on a .9 acre lot just around the corner from Haverling High School and now has a large detached garage with 3 bay doors set in the expansive parking area. The fully fenced in backyard features a lovely gazebo and plenty of space for enjoying a backyard coffee.
Some photos from the mid 1900s will show a large radio tower in the yard. This was in use by Warren K Hamilton after his time serving in WWII in an intelligence division of the FCC. Warren's Father, Warren B, had purchased the home in 1911. He drove a motorcycle with his 3 year old son as a passenger to Bath to purchase the Shepherd House to serve as his own family's home. The house would remain with the Hamilton family for over a century!
Now is your opportunity to become the fourth owner of this incredible property and begin your chapter of its history! Schedule your showing today!
4,860 Sq Ft
0.9 Private Acres Lot Size
single family home
$754 Monthly Tax
Built in 1873
MLS/Listing ID R1670493
2 Stories
Home Office
Great Room
Granite Countertops
Entrance Foyer
Washer
Refrigerator
Gas Water Heater
Electric Range
Electric Oven
Dryer
Style - Two Story
Style - Historic Antique
Construction - Concrete
Construction - Brick
Porch
Parking - Detached
Parking - Driveway
Parking - Garage
Parking - Garage Door Opener
Parking - Workshop in Garage
Lot - Rectangular Lot
Main Level
Bedroomon Main Level
Breakfast Area
Covered
Library
Community Sewer
Water
Public Water
Construction - Block
Full
Tile
Hardwood
Ceramic Tile
Carpet
Block
Partially Furnished
Partially
Heating - Steam
Heating - Gas
Workshop
Storage
Separate Formal Dining Room
Pantry
Dining Area