This charming craftsman home, "Sweet Lorraine," is ideal for a family vacation and peaceful get away with exhilarating views; 5,000sf, on a large lakefront property with fishing pier and space to play and entertain with 10 beds, (3 King, 2 Queen, four twin, one double), 3 1/2 baths with an extra separate shower, family kitchen and ample furniture. Only 5 minutes from Lakeview beach and park, city restaurants, Spitzer marina and 35 minutes from both Cedar Point and downtown Cleveland • 5,000sf home is all yours. Built in 1908, this gorgeous Edwardian Craftsman has been lovingly cared for and updated to withstand 21st century living, while maintaining its original 20th century charm. • Walk into the grand foyer and be instantly transported back to Lorain Ohio’s golden age. Off of the foyer you will find a warm living/dining room to your right, a study/living room to your left (old formal dining room) and a 21st century family kitchen, breakfast room and powder room straight ahead. • Behind the living/dining room you will find a 3-season room with amazing lake views (this will be your favorite spot in the house). • The second floor has 1 King Bedroom with Pella French Doors leading to your private waterfront balcony and connected to a room with a Double Sofa Bed/study, 2 more King Bedrooms, 1 Queen Bedroom, 1 full bathroom, a shower room and laundry room. There is only one full bath on the second floor. • The third floor has one Bedroom with 1 Queen and 1 Twin, one Bedroom with 2 Twins, one bedroom with 1 Twin and a full bath. • Lastly, you will find a full-size walk-out basement with another full bath, extra fridge, ping pong table and play-room—perfect for the kiddos to make as much noise as they want. • The best thing about this property is the 1/2 acre back yard with plenty of space to play and gather with the sense of total freedom and peace with the expansive view of the lake and sky as far as you can see. "Sweet Lorraine" is perfect for family reunions for special occasions and Holidays, and just a warm and quiet place to get away from it all. Space for one car in the garage is available and the driveway holds six more cars. However, there is no parking on the streets. Most venues nearby have plenty of free parking. I will be available by phone and text and either my sister, Arlene, or nephew, Jeff, will be available in person. The Neighborhood is close to Lakeview Park and Beach, one of the best on all of Lake Erie. It is a five-minute drive to the west and a smaller Century Park and beach is a seven-minute walk to the east. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is one block to the West. The house is also very close to downtown Lorain with Lorain’s best restaurants and Spitzer Marina and is only 5 minutes from Fligner’s Meat market, possibly the largest meat counter in the country. • Lorain is the home of the Rockin On The River Concert series and is Smack in between Cleveland and Sandusky, 35 minutes from each, this is the perfect location for visiting Cedar Point or Access to the Islands and just a 45 minute drive from CLE Hopkins Airport. There is a two-car garage available and space for about six cars in the driveway. However, there is no parking on the streets but most venues nearby offer plenty of free parking. The third floor gets quite a bit warmer than the lower floors in the hot sun for a few hours in late afternoon and evening, so we added a room air conditioner to help boost the cool air flow up there to use as you need it.