The Calvin Washburn House, a classic painted lady of 1890, is on the National Register of Historic Places (a designation without any restrictions). Washburn was a Civil War veteran, and the home includes his war and Petoskey diaries. This 6 bedroom 2½ bath home has a commanding presence on the block and features views of Little Traverse Bay from several rooms, to include the master. Craftsman have retained much of original woodwork/trim and wood floors, and the traditional front and back stairways. It has updated electrical and plumbing and a wood burning fireplace. You will love the large open kitchen, and larger than normal rooms for a home of this era and the details like pocket doors, the grand staircase, and the master suite with its large bathroom, walk-in closet, sitting area, and sunset views of the bay, and just wait until you see the front porch. Large unfinished basement space for storage. She's just 3 blocks from the center of downtown Petoskey, but on a quiet block; the fenced backyard offers privacy, and the newer (2003) two car garage with storage space above gives room for your toys. Sellers are licensed real estate agents in State of Michigan.