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1860s Stunning Italianate Farmhouse For Sale for the First Time in a Generation!

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This Friday we are featuring 2611 Wylie Road, Dexter, MI 48130. We asked Maryann and Michael Ryan to tell us a bit about their new listing. Read what they had to say!

exterior
This gorgeous historic farm has been lovingly restored and cared for over the years. Many original features include wide plank hardwood flooring, the brick hearth and china cabinet in the kitchen, 10′ ceilings throughout, intricate corbels, hand carved railing on the staircase. The 38 acres of land include a 5 acre spring fed fishing lake, 2 barns, a corn crib, a fenced pasture, milk house, and 2 crop fields.

 

Q. What distinctive features set this home apart?
The exterior features a stone wall that took several years to build by hand, intricate corbels, a side porch that looks out over the beautiful acreage, a milk house once used for chickens, but now a planting shed, 2 barns with a hayloft, and beautiful gardens throughout the yard where family weddings and parties have taken place over the years. Inside you can see pieces of history everywhere; the Michigan stone basement, the original wood trim and french doors, hardwood plank floors, restored windows, walk-up attic, and brick hearth in the kitchen.
distinctive

Q. Have there been any recent renovations or upgrades?
Although this home is historic, it has been modernized for comfortable living over the years. The heating is zoned gas forced air. There is central air conditioning throughout most of the house with a heat pump system in the family room. Modern appliances in the kitchen, custom built cabinetry in the bedrooms provides ample closet space, a gas fireplace in the family room, and remodeled bathrooms are but a few updates that have been done.
upgrades

Q. What amazing views will the new homeowner be able to enjoy?
Views of the land can be seen out of many rooms in this home. On the entry level the family room, study and office sit at the back of the house and look out over the gardens as well as the barns, pasture, and future Border to Border Trail. Upstairs you can see the lake and fields from the primary suite.
great views

Q. Can you tell us a fun fact about the home?
This home was owned by the Dancer family and was a dairy farm for many years. It has only had 4 owners since it was built in the 1860s. Over the years some of the land was split off (across Wylie Rd) but the barns have remained. The Border to Border Trail will run right next to the property so the new owners of this home can walk or bike right into town using the paved trail.
fun facts

Q. Tell us about the neighborhood / area of the home?
This country estate is less than 2 miles from downtown Dexter, and less than 6 miles from downtown Chelsea. Both can be accessed by the Border to Border Trail once completed. It’s also located within the acclaimed Dexter Public School District.
neighborhood

If you would like more information about 2611 Wylie Road, Dexter, MI 48130 or if you are scheduling a showing, please contact Maryann Ryan at 734-645-5703.

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