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historic Clintonville home, the Richard Berry Jr. House, built in 1929 by esteemed Columbus architect Ray Sims, is on the market for approximately $1.7 million. The six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom Colonial Revival house features original details like cedar shake siding, copper gutters, and a wood-paneled library. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

    The 5,680-square-foot home was constructed during Richard Berry Jr.'s tenure as president of Berry Brothers Bolt Works and serves as both a personal residence and a testament to the high level of craftsmanship from the interwar period. Current owner Carole Tomko has maintained its historic character and style over the past 25 years, undoing previous owners' renovations to return the house to its original designs.

    Tomko purchased the home in 1997 for $490,000 and has since worked tirelessly to preserve its integrity. She swapped vinyl siding for cedar shakes, replaced gutters with copper ones, and restored the kitchen to its initial layout. The property features four functional fireplaces, two full two-bedroom suites, a library, six garage bays, and a screened summer house on 1.43 acres of land.

    Tomko's ownership was not by chance; she had been tracking the home since noticing it in 1981. After years of persistence, she finally acquired the property and has lovingly maintained its historic charm. However, at 70 years old, Tomko is now ready to downsize to a smaller home with fewer stairs, moving to the Wakefield House in Rush Creek Village, a historic neighborhood inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural style.

    The Richard Berry Jr. House is one of Sims' largest designs and stands as a remarkable example of early 20th-century architecture. With its original details and meticulously preserved history, this home is a rare find for those seeking a piece of Clintonville's rich past.