5822 Ellen Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102

Some homes you walk into and know there isn't another like it. This is one. 5822 Ellen is a stone-clad original held by the same family for generations. An arched stone entry, gabled roofline, and stately stone chimney set it apart from anything on the street. The entry sets the tone: a leaded glass wood door and a crystal chandelier under a trayed ceiling. Hardwood, recessed lighting, and ceiling fans carry through the living spaces, where tall windows in white trim and a built-in radiator cover nod to the age without fighting it. The kitchen is a U-shaped workspace with Cambria quartz counters, white subway tile, stainless appliances, and shaker cabinetry in a soft grey/beige tone. Then there is the mudroom, wrapped in knotty cedar under high ceilings with exposed beams and industrial lighting. Arguably the coolest room in the house, it is the one people remember. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one opening to a private covered balcony with dark railings and a wood-panel ceiling. Good...