Step back in time to a bygone era! You must see this beautiful property, full of Southern charm & located in the middle of Bartow’s Historic Church Street District, this amazing 1890’s home is loaded with original charm but updated & expanded in 2010 with modern conveniences which will leave you breathless! This Grand Lady has the distinction of being on the Bartow Register of Historic Homes. It has been lovingly maintained & beautifully remodeled to retain the architectural integrity of the original home. Over 5200 SF of perfection boasts 4 BR, 3.5 BA, separate formal living & dining rooms, family room, gourmet kitchen, state of the art theater room, flex room, butler’s pantry, coffered ceilings in the family room and kitchen, and pavered pool deck/patio on an almost 1/2 acre lot, with PVC privacy fenced backyard. Lovely hardwood floors & graceful staircase, custom wallpaper, 4 original, working wood burning fireplace, and a decorative fireplace in the master that could be converted to a working gas fireplace. This property is the epitome of elegance & polish but feels just like coming home. Built in 1890, its many features include a formal front entrance, gracious formal dining room & comfortable formal living room. This is an abundant floor plan just perfect for all your entertaining needs. Crown mouldings, 9” wide baseboards, loads of storage closets & built-ins are just a few of the numerous architectural highlights. The wonderful kitchen is a chef’s delight! Some of the features include custom cabinetry, a commercial grade 6 burner gas range, two sinks, granite counters, marble island, large eating space, mahogany clad French door fridge, built-in steamer, pressure oven, & lighted jade backsplash. The butler’s pantry situated between the kitchen & foyer was also redone with custom cabinetry, and granite counters. There is a walk-in pantry with plenty of storage. The kitchen overlooks the back patio, sparkling salt water pool and backyard with a storage shed and detached one car garage. The downstairs master suite features a decorative gas fireplace, wood floors, built-ins, plantation shutters and hidden tv behind a mirror. The master bath boasts lighted onyx counters on the dual vanities, steam shower, towel warming drawer, 2-person jetted tub, morning bar, TOTO toilet, and a huge 16×8 closet. Adjoining the bath is a second laundry room as well as an exercise room/flex room. The theater room is outfitted with a 101″ screen, multi-level seating, fiber optic “stars”, full serving bar with sink and wine fridge. Upstairs are 3 BR, 2 BA & 2 wood burning fireplaces. There is an upstairs jr master suite with a wood burning fireplace and a ensuite bath. There are 2 additional bedrooms, one with a fireplace and the other is used as a studio. Then if that weren’t enough, there is a recently installed 24kw solar system generating enough power compliments of the Sun to run the entire house, with little to no electric bill, and will be paid off at closing with acceptable offer!! Last but not least, lush mature landscaping, gorgeous front porch with seating areas to watch the world go by. You will be within strolling distance of historical downtown Bartow & all it has to offer – shopping, dining & more await you. Welcome home to gracious Florida living in a most attractive setting!