Mt. Sterling Holiday Home Tour Preview

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Ascension Episcopal Church - 48 West High Street

This beautiful Carpenter Gothic Style building dates from 1878 and is the oldest church building still in use in Mt. Sterling. It was designed and built almost entirely by the parishioners themselves along with architect, Frank Fitch, (a local man and also the designer of the Fitchburg Furnace in Estill County). Most of the building materials were donated by church members from trees felled on their farms. The Church Annex serves as a Tour Hospitality Site, open from 1:30-5:00 the day of the tour providing restrooms, refreshments, or a meeting spot for tour participants.

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Grayson Home - 305 West Main St

Built between 1913 and 1916, this Foursquare type home contains around 5600 sq ft. Unique interior features include double eared shouldered casements around every door and window, orignal windows and floors, 6 fireplaces, double entry doors to the dining room, large French pocket doors and 3 single pocket doors on the main floor. This home was ordered from the Sears Catalog and delivered by rail to the train station. All items to build the home, except stone & brick, were included in the container from Sears (including the plans for $1). Don’t miss the Sears catalog and 50’s Lionel Train among the items on display.

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Roberts Home - 117 Clay St

This two story, five bay, weather-boarded central passage house with Colonial Revival detailing was built by Frank Fitch in 1878-79. Mr. Fitch was also the builder of the Episcopalian church. Shown on the 1890 Sanborn Insurance Map as a frame T-plan, it was remodelled by Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Winn in 1930 after seeing and being inspired by restoration work underway in Williamsburg, VA, while on their honeymoon. Current owners purchased and remodeled the home in 1988. The home contains a number of salvaged architectural elements authentic to the orignal period of the home.

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Hoffman Home - 214 North Sycamore St.

This brick T-plan house, built in 1882 for Newton Bright, displays elements of the Italianate and Queen Ann styles, as seen in the bracketed cornice, and delightful front porch. The stone walk and large stone pillars are among the architectural elements that are original to the home. Each room of this home is a virtual time capsule with original and curated pieces from multiple eras. From the original front hall clay chandelier (identical to one found in Jefferson’s Monticello), to early 20th century pieces such as the grandfather clock, to the more modern vintage pieces, such as the toys from the 40’s thru the 70’s belonging to previous residents, there is lots to see in this home!

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Thomas Home - 208 Holt Ave

Built in the late 1800’s this 2 Story clapboard Italianate sits on a stone cellar. The current floor plan has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a powder room. The home’s storied past has likely included multi-family living spaces and several additions.A semi-hexagonal bay window at the front of the home with tier on tier shutters, 12 ft ceilings, 5 fireplaces and original hardwood floors of poplar and oak flow seamlessly with recent renovations. These include a new staircase with salvaged railings original to the period, custom master bathroom, and a second floor laundry. The home is decorated with a mix of family heirlooms and curated furnishings.

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Cobuluis Home 315 North Maysville St

This two-story frame dwelling with Italianate details such as the brackets at the cornice was built around 1870. The land was purchased by Michael McCloskey in 1869 and the house was built the following year.The Cobuluis family purchased the home in 2014 and have made several upgrades that are in keeping with the original spirit of the home. The house features the original stained glass front window, spiral staircase, oak wood floors and claw foot bathtub made in Louisville, KY. The front and side porches and garage (which was built as a carriage house) are original to the home.

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Martin Home - 342 North Maysville St

This circa 1921 Colonial Revival residence is a weatherboarded structure with a central passage plan and porch that covers the central bay. Current owners are keeping as many of the original elements of the house as possible. Though they have only recently moved in, they have this delightful statement about the home, “This house has already begun to come to life more than we could have imagined, it seems to love having us and we love living here. I sometimes believe the sun shines a little brighter, the grass turns a little greener, and the flowers bloom brighter all because we are blessed with this special home.”

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Mt. Sterling Public Library - 328 North Maysville St

Public library service has been available in Mt. Sterling since 1871, and in the current location since 2017, providing space for library events, public meetings, and collaborative interaction. Library visitors have access to traditional books, digital downloads, and information resources in print or online as well as educational programming, genealogy resources, computer and wi-fi access, and copy and notary services, all with the assistance of trained staff.The library serves as a Tour Hospitality Site and will be open from 1:30- 5:00 PM the day of the tour providing restroom access and free refreshments!