198 Penfield Road

About this home

Architecturally & Historically Significant, This Home Was Designed by Architect Arthur B Headley For His Sister, Mrs R. T French (French's Mustard). * The Home Was Designed & Built Around One of A Pair of 14th Century Carved English Fireplaces That Mrs. French Purchased And Brought Home in the 1920s. * (The Other Fireplace Is In The Heritage Room at Oak Hill CC). * This Wonderful Home Exudes Charm & Character In a Mixture Of Arts & Crafts, & Classical Styles. * Features Include Beautiful Quartersawn Oak Floors, Numerous Built-in Bookcases, Oak Trim, Wide Dentil Moldings, Oak Doors, Leaded Glass Interior Windows, Etc. * The Prominent Feature Of The Living Room, Besides The 6' High Carved Fireplace, Is The Open 2-Story Ceiling With Wrap-Around 2nd Floor Library. * The New Kitchen was Renovated in 2019, and Features a Sliding Glass French Door To A Back Staircase That Leads To A Private 2nd Floor Bedroom Suite With Private Full Bathroom. * (The Bedroom Can Also Be Reached Through A Closet Door In Another 2nd Floor Bedroom). * The Basement Is Partially Finished With Flooring, Cabinetry, Laundry & A Half Bath. * There Is Also A Wine Cellar Closet. * Two New Full Baths Were Renovated In 2019. * Steps From The Kitchen In The Rear Is A Large Entry/Mudhall/Breezeway With Entry Doors From The Driveway & Garage, and Doors To The Private Rear Deck As Well. * There Is An Additional Cozy Covered Patio Next To The Main Side Door Entrance. * The Spacious 3 Car Masonry Garage Is Also Great Workshop Space. * Other Updates Include: Windows 2015, Roof 2024, Water Heater 2024. The Fabulous .78 Acre Yard Is Loaded With Flowering Gardens, Birdbath, Water Fountain Pond & Garden Shed. * There Are Front & Rear Driveways With Entrances From Penfield Rd & Cheswell Way (Do Not Use The Cheswell Way Entrance - Gate Is Locked). * Delayed Negotiations Until Tues 7/21/ at 5:00 PM.

Interior features

• Breakfast Bar
• Ceiling Fans
• Cathedral Ceilings
• Separate Formal Dining Room
• Entrance Foyer
• Eat In Kitchen
• French Doors Atrium Doors
• Separate Formal Living Room
• Granite Counters
• Great Room
• Hot Tub Spa
• Library
• Pantry
• Pull Down Attic Stairs
• Natural Woodwork
• Bath In Primary Bedroom

Exterior features

• Blacktop Driveway
• Deck
• Fully Fenced
• Patio
• Private Yard
• See Remarks

Appliances

• Dryer
• Dishwasher
• Electric Oven
• Electric Range
• Gas Water Heater
• Refrigerator
• Washer

Mechanical

Schools

Tax & finance

Location

Rochester, NY 14610 · Monroe County

Open in Google Maps ↗