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32 St. Johns Place is a 1887
Queen Ann Building that is now better than the day it was
built! There are 2 outstanding units, each with about 1,750
square feet. Both units have working fireplaces in their
master bedroom and Unit 1 also has a working marble fireplace
in the living room. Each unit has its own totally private and
secure basement with washer/dryer and wine
cellar.
Unit 1 is period restoration with mahogany doors, stairway,
and natural woodwork where appropriate. The woodwork and
moldings are abundant. Both units have a master bath with air
tub, double sinks and a separate steam shower on their bedroom
floor. Unit 1 also has a ? bath on the first floor in addition
to the master bath on the bedroom floor. Unit 2 has a full
bath on the first floor with a shower in addition to the
master bath with air tub and steam shower on the 3rd floor.
Unit 1 has a den/library on the first floor. Unit 2 has a
large study/loft above the master bedroom with a private
balcony also off the master bedroom overlooking the historic
homes on St. Johns Place and 1st Presbyterian Church. Both
units have a private and sunlit back porch accessible from the
rear driveway and garage which overlooks the custom designed
gardens and shrubs.
The Architectural Significance of this three story Queen Anne
ö Shingle Style home includes distinctive features such as a
massive rusticated stone and brick chimney with specially
shaped bricks and an original wrought iron decorative
retaining support rod. The decorative wood bracket accents in
the front of the home are another notable feature. The entry
way has a private front porch featuring short clustered Doric
columns that support round and segmental arches with saw-tooth
edging and a shed style roof. The hipped dormer on the third
floor shelters a recessed porch. The home is of frame
construction with clap boarding on the first story and
shingles on the second and third story. The rear of the home
in Apt. 2 has a bay window on the second floor with curved
glass. The living room in Apt. 1 has an attractive Lattice
archway.
Brief History:
32 St. Johns Place is one of the most architecturally
significant shingle style homes in the Allentown Historic
Preservation District; the house itself is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places in the United States.
Only a handful of shingle style homes exist in Allentown. Each
shingle style home is extremely important to preserve which
helps to keep the historic fabric and home evolution intact.
This distinguished home was built in 1887 for Howard Bryant, a
writer for the Buffalo Evening News. All houses built on these
streets between 1884-1888 were for prominent Buffalonians in
the fashionable Queen Anne style. Real Estate prices exploded
in the 1880âs so the housing that was built in St. Johns and
Orton was constructed within a very short period of time and
is essentially an intact ã time capsulä of mid - 1880âs life
in Buffalo.
The St. Johns Orton area began to deteriate during the 1920s
and 30s and espeially after World War II with the movement of
people to the suburbs. However, with First Preybysterian
Church and Kleinhans Music Hall being strong anchors for this
small unique nighborhood, St. Johns and Orton have remianed
strong ãtime capsulsä for both the Allentown area and the City
of Buffalo itself.
Allentown - Historic Renovation
Two Luxury 1,700 SQ Foot Units:
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Massive Crown molding and Base Boards
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Wainscoting in select areas
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New Oak, Maple and Brazilian Rosewood flooring
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Individual security systems
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Brand new State of the Art Electrical and Cable wiring.
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Brand new plumbing/Heating and air conditioning systems.
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Plenty of closets some walk-in
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Brand new Mahogany doors and antique style hardware
Living/Dining area:
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Built in Wet bar with Walnut cabinets and granite counter top
complete with wine captain.
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Den with built in cabinets and bookcase.
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Elaborate lattice arch way in the living room with built in
window seating
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Working gas fireplace designed with antique faux soap stone
and decorative glass
Kitchen:
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Walnut and glazed maple cabinets
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Granite counter tops
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State of the art appliances with gas stoves
Bathrooms:
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Master Baths all have elaborate custom tile designs
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Master Baths are equipped with a steam shower, air tub, under
mounted double sinks and solid surface counter tops.
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Other baths have such features as Kohler pedestal sinks and
beautiful marble flooring.
Bedrooms:
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All rooms are spacious with lots of closet space
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The Master bedrooms have gas fire places with custom designed
decorative mantels.
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One master suite has a private balcony and loft.
Laundry/Storage:
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Both units have private storage and laundry areas
Out Side Spaces:
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Both units have two private decks
Parking:
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There is a separate garage and off street parking accessed
from the rear of the property with stamped concrete surface.
Landscaping:
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Designed by Elbers complete with in ground irrigation
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Snow plowing and external maintenance, water and garbage
removal is included
Nearby Amenities:
This beautiful property is located on a small quiet one
block side street just off Wadsworth in Historic Allentown.
With its central location you can walk to Kleinhans Music Hall
as well as many excellent Restaurants and clubs.
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