One of the first posts I wrote when I started this blog in early 2008 was about this grand old estate called Cobble Court. It was built in 1933 to look like a French Norman country estate, but it’s actually sitting on 9 rolling hills in Ohio. When I first posted it, the house was on the market for $8.7 million. Now it’s back on the market for only $4.6.
One of the things that fascinates me about it is how little has apparently been changed since it was built in the ’30s. It’s almost like stepping back in time.
A (practically) original master bath. Looks like the only thing that has been changed is the vanity (which frankly needs to be changed again):
The kitchen looks original, too, and was probably intended for the servants to use, not the homeowners:
The real showstopper of the house is the grand hall, with the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves:
Among other things, this fireplace in the grand hall has the words “Cobble Court 1933″ carved into the stone:
An aerial view of the 9-acre property shows the pool and outbuildings:
Can’t you imagine an old movie being filmed here? I would love to see the home restored and beautifully furnished. You can see the rest of the photos and read more about this estate here.
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Wow! My images of Ohio never included anything like this–What a beauty!
Lots of beautiful rugs and I love the red staricase. But, it’s so big and cold it’s kind of creepy. I’m sure it would be beautiful all decorated and warmed up.
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So grand in the aerial view. Some wonderful interior design features…fireplace, staircase railing, floors… and then that bathroom vanity. Need I say more?
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Wow, the property of this house is stunning! The house is great too, of course, too big and dark for my taste, but beautiful.
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WHY would someone put that vanity in that bathroom???
Sometimes I really really really wish a fairy godmother would come tell me I have a house like that waiting for me to just move right in–especially when my 1,036 sq ft house is closing in around me in the dead of winter with my overactive children. It would be so nice to send them to the other wing.
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The grounds are amazing, and that fireplace is stunning.
I would LOVE to have bookshelves like those. The house is, like others commented, a little too dark for me, but would be a wonderful makeover for some lucky homeowner. 
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That is a beautiful home! Re the master bath: who puts a “Home Depot” vanity in an “Architectural Digest” bathroom?
I wonder what it costs to heat a place like that? I know, I know, “if you have to ask…”
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Wow- just gorgeous. I love the blue walls in the living room and the red runner on the staircase.
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It’s not the asking price but the upkeep that will kill you – take it from one who knows…
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Right up my alley, were it not a tad too old-world Norman invader for my tastes… ugh, where is the moat? My kingdom for a moat!
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Where is that 4.6 million when I really need it????
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My first reaction to the kitchen was ‘sterile and boring’ but on second look, I’m liking it really. The refrigerator is really the only thing I hate.
I usually don’t like monstrous houses, but I like this one. I’d take it! But first thing I’d rid myself of is that dinky, ugly, new oak vanity (by ‘new’ I mean ‘new oak’ with that big, ugly grain running through it, compared to beautiful slow-growth ‘old oak’). Ugh! Then the fridge would go!
Oh. My. God. If I had 5 million dollars (and several hundred thousand more for renovations), I would buy Cobble Court, start an event planning business and use the grand hall and gardens as the location for weddings and galas, and live in the rest. How many years do you think it would take to get a return on my investment???
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It does look a little sad and empty in this listing compared to the older one, but still, wow.
The real estate listing includes pictures of the elevator next to that grand staircase as well – with a golden gate for a door.
Something about me finds it very amusing that the standard template real estate listing sees fit to include that it has attic storage and a laundry chute. Its attic is probably bigger than our house! And would anyone considering a place like that be swayed by the lack of a laundry chute? Put your laundry on the elevator!
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If I had $5M to buy this, I bet I could spare extra couple millions to fix her up really nice!
I am curious where in Ohio this is? I will be in western Ohio in September for a bike race and maybe (somehow) see it!
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I’m not a big fan of this house. Though it is a bit of a show stopper I would never want anything so large and cold feeling. However, I think it would make a very nice Inn! The grounds are beautiful also, they just need some elaborate flower gardens.
Love how you say “only” regarding the listing price! HA!
So surprising about the master bath and kitchen? At that price…
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The exterior and grounds are spectacular! The inside does need a bit of help. It’s interesting on the blue LR pix how the furniture is lined up around the room…certainly not done by a designer. hehe
Absolutely sensational! It’s lovely to see that they’ve essentially (bar the hideous master bath vanity) left it untouched. I love it when homeowners do that.
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Never would have thought this was in Ohio. It would be amazing to see this house restored to its former glory. I just hope that whoever buys this property appreciates the architecture and character or the house.
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wow…that is breathtaking…..
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