Large historic Victorian brick Res. 18rms/8br/8ba near Park

This stately historic 5000 SF brick Italianate residence built in 1871 is located in Canandaigua's finest neighborhood. It has 18 rooms divided into 8 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 3 half baths encompassing 3 separate living quarters. The first and second floors of the main living area are 2900 SF and have 4 bedrooms, three with their own private baths. Walk up to the third floor and you will find an 1100 SF apartment complete with kitchenette, large living & dining areas with a fireplace, bedroom and bath ideal for guests or relatives. Still one level higher is a "Widow's Watch" with a bird's eye view of the surrounding area. A separately accessed 1000 SF side apartment (161 Park St.) has 3 bedrooms and a bath on the second floor with a living room, kitchen and bath on the first floor, ideal for an apartment, in-laws, relatives or an in-house occupation. This spectacular property is located on 0.55 acres surrounded by wonderful gardens and mature trees giving it country-like privacy. A detached two and a half car garage adjoins a large five-car parking area. Eleven-foot high ceilings, oak hardwood floors, a grand staircase and Chestnut paneling in the Parlor and Dining rooms give the main living quarters the Victorian charm and character of the surrounding neighborhood. The modern but modestly sized kitchen seats 3-4 people but is adjacent to the large dining room and a spacious family room with a fireplace . A huge wrap-around front porch makes dining or entertaining in the summer a wonderful outdoor experience. Sonnenberg Park, a city park 200 ft. to the east, with 3 tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground area and multiple ball fields is within a 2-minute walk. The entire property has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. Interested parties should be prepared to present a mortgage pre-qualification letter from a Home Mortgage Lending Institution in the amount of $400,000 or greater before making an appointment.