Rich in history, this beautiful stone French Colonial Manor style known as the Hutchinson Home was originally designed by prominent architect Robert H. Orr in 1913 and built for the Bucknell Family in 1921. The story, as passed down from their son, was his parents selected each stone during weekend horse and buggy trips to nearby streambeds and washes over several years and commissioned the finest stone mason from Boston Mass. to construct the walls. The home was a recipient of the 1985 Preservation Award and lovingly maintained and treasured by the current owners for over 85 years maintaining much of the original character. A gracious floor plan with over 4,000 sq. ft of living space, plus more than 2000 sq. ft. of basement and attic space. The center entry hall opens to the living room and formal dining room with period built-ins, mantels and wainscoted walls of sweet gum wood. There is a private study opposite the front door and a powder bath. The family room with fireplace, enclosed porch and breakfast room are set to the back of the home adjacent to a spacious kitchen with herringbone wood floors and service porch. The side of the home has an additional entry with gorgeous staircase leading to the upper floor. The primary bedroom is abundantly bright with built in dresser, window seat, closet with sink and opens to sitting area with fireplace or fifth bedroom. Two secondary bedrooms both with sink closets, one with fireplace, and an additional third bedroom with full bath sitting area and terrace completes the upper level. Situated on an over 17,000 square foot lot wit
Rich in history, this beautiful stone French Colonial Manor style known as the Hutchinson Home was originally designed by prominent architect Robert H. Orr in 1913 and built for the Bucknell Family in 1921. The story, as passed down from their son, was his parents selected each stone during weekend horse and buggy trips to nearby streambeds and washes over several years and commissioned the finest stone mason from Boston Mass. to construct the walls. The home was a recipient of the 1985 Preservation Award and lovingly maintained and treasured by the current owners for over 85 years maintaining much of the original character. A gracious floor plan with over 4,000 sq. ft of living space, plus more than 2000 sq. ft. of basement and attic space. The center entry hall opens to the living room and formal dining room with period built-ins, mantels and wainscoted walls of sweet gum wood. There is a private study opposite the front door and a powder bath. The family room with fireplace, enclosed porch and breakfast room are set to the back of the home adjacent to a spacious kitchen with herringbone wood floors and service porch. The side of the home has an additional entry with gorgeous staircase leading to the upper floor. The primary bedroom is abundantly bright with built in dresser, window seat, closet with sink and opens to sitting area with fireplace or fifth bedroom. Two secondary bedrooms both with sink closets, one with fireplace, and an additional third bedroom with full bath sitting area and terrace completes the upper level. Situated on an over 17,000 square foot lot with a majestic 100-year-old Atlantic Cedar at the front, large side yard and 2 car garage with studio at the rear. Use as your personal residence or office. The possibilities are endless for this stately property. Buyer to verify use with City of Ontario.