138 Seminary Street, Berea, OH 44017

On a crisp fall morning, Seminary Street feels like the kind of place you’d see in an ’80s movie: tree-lined, welcoming, and full of old-fashioned charm. You can picture yourself slowing down on the front porch swing with a cup of coffee before heading out to explore the neighborhood. This century home is in Berea’s Garden District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and within walking distance of Baldwin Wallace’s Conservatory of Music and Theatre, Mill Stream Run Reservation, Coe Lake, and Berea’s town center for coffee, shopping, and dining. The seasonal farmers market is just a few doors down every Wednesday. Step inside and the warmth continues: high ceilings, a solid wood staircase, an ornate gold chandelier, and a handy hall closet. The living room’s red oak floors and wood-burning fireplace make it easy to imagine cozy evenings at home. A bay-style window and thick crown molding bring character to the flexible space just beyond, perfect for dining, relaxing,...