COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A lavish 2.5-story home with history near Wolfe Park is on the market, complete with an indoor gym and a large second-story balcony.
The more than 6,500-square-foot home has preserved architectural charm in every room. Located at 57 Preston Road just outside of Bexley, the house has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a three-car garage, outdoor and indoor fireplaces and enhancements in every room that set it apart.
The house was built in 1939 and has maintained its charm. Walking in, residents enjoy a center hall entry perfect for entertaining. The first floor offers plenty of living and dining spaces brought to life with ornate wooden details and drapery. Natural light floods the home and beckons residents to sit in several cozy bay windows.
The highlight of the first floor is the great room, a large space perfect for entertaining that wraps around several rooms in an open floor plan. The space is brightened by wooden beams and a pale blue ceiling and can host a welcome gathering.

The kitchen offers state-of-the-art appliances centered by a marble kitchen island with built-in appliances for seamless cooking. The home also has a dining room, powder room, laundry and mud room, music room, living room and library. Built-in shelving colors the library for cozy reading, and both the library and dining room have fireplaces.
Upstairs, a second laundry room and small bathroom make life easy. There is a second-story office with deep wood details overlooking the backyard. There is plenty of space for family; the six bedrooms include a guest suite for hosting comfortably.
A lavish primary bedroom suite enjoys a beautiful marble bathroom. Two sinks with plenty of counter and cabinet space face one another through a wall of mirrors, giving multiple occupants a private space for toiletries. One side expands into a vanity, and warm windows and window seats frame a marble tub. A spacious shower offers privacy, and the entire room is lit by a skylight.
Upstairs, a stone hosting room is characterized by rustic wooden beams along the pointed ceiling. The room has space to entertain, complete with a bar, kitchen and pool table. The home also has another kitchen in the full basement and offers a home gym with floor-to-ceiling mirrors.
At nearly 90 years old, the house embraces timeless character without compromising amenities. The master bathroom, second-floor bathroom and kitchen all have heated floors for cold winter months, and multiple AC and heating systems provide customizable temperature control.
Outside, a stone patio and fireplace leaves plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. A spiral staircase connects a brick first-floor landing with spacious upstairs balconies. The fenced yard embraces privacy, echoed by the quiet neighborhood just a short walk from Wolfe Park.