149 Central Avenue

***5+ bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms*** Up for sale is this lovingly cared for and well-maintained home in the heart of Silver Creek. Step off the wrap-around porch of this 13-room historic home and go one block straight to Lake Erie, enjoy the public beach, sunsets & community boat launch. One of the largest homes in the area, it is set on a beautiful lot with a classic 2 story barn/garage. There is a huge upper backyard area with additional frontage on the side street. The first floor features a ballroom size living room with opposing bay style windows on each end, fireplace (gas), refinished tall ceilings & plenty of closets throughout. The formal dining room has a built-in leaded glass china cabinet. The large kitchen has plenty of counter & cupboard space and leads to the sunken den with wood cabinets & more storage. The first floor has 2 of the 5 bedrooms and one of the 3 full bathrooms (ideal for those looking to enjoy first floor living). The bright front hall has an arched nook, french doors and an open classic staircase. There is a second staircase in the back helping give this home many possibilities of functional layout and use. The second floor is as expansive as the first floor with 3 bedrooms, large family room, 2 additional full bathrooms and 2 bonus rooms that have been used as additional kitchens over the years. The bonus rooms could easily be turned into more bedrooms, offices, craft room, you name it! The layout and amenities of this unique home offer many possibilities; in-law suites, home office, maybe even the bed & breakfast the next owner has been dreaming of? Walk-up attic, updated electric panel, and a NEW ROOF with a total tear-off in 2023! The barn/garage has a concrete floor, full second story with easy walk-up access, modern garage doors and electric. The property is very well landscaped with a winding stone pathway leading to the huge upper backyard. Close to beaches, marinas and the wine trail. With Thruway Exit 58 just minutes away, it is also an easy commute to Buffalo & the Southtowns. The home has been in the same family since 1951 and is now ready for the next owner to love and call home.