Do you want the community appeal without restrictions? Looking for a piece of the past and something with character? Welcome to "The Thomas Gawthrop House"! This stone 4 bd, 2.1 bth - built in 1808 - has plenty to offer that lucky owner! The house sits well back from the road on the 1+ acre lot, yet is conveniently located between two of Avondale's up and coming communities. As you enter the home, you are immediately taken back to a different time. The spacious kitchen w/ butcher block topped center island is the perfect gathering place. There is ample counter space for the chef, and the double sinks look out over the property's side yard through a twelve panel window. The kitchen is complimented by a beautiful stone fireplace w/ wall to ceiling beadboard & a modest mantel, typical of the early 1800's. To the north end of the kitchen is the Breakfast Area with built-in storage & shelves. This nook is surrounded by a bank of windows that allows a great deal of light into the house. Located just off the Kitchen is the Living Room. This cozy room, with exposed beams, and open hearth fireplace, is a warm and inviting room. The homes bath is located in this room. You can also access the front porch from this room. The Dining Room is located at the front of the home, and boasts a beautiful built in corner cabinet, chair railing, & raised paneling in the deep window sills. The cozy Office sits between the Dining Room & Kitchen and gives a formal feel to the home with it's fireplace boasting a detailed surround, mantel & overmantel. 3 of the 4 bedrooms are accessed from the 2nd floor landing. The Master Bedrm has 3 windows offering lots of light, and the master bath has a jetted Kohler soaking tub, a tiled corner shower and 2 pedestal sinks. There is also a hanging closet w/ shelving hidden behind pocket doors. Bedrms 2 & 3 each offer generous closet space and the rooms are light and bright. Bedrm 4 is located on the 3rd floor and has built in shelving & storage in the knee walls. There is also access to additional loft storage. If this were not enough, there is a detached, 3 car garage, w/ a 2 bd, 1 bth apt. & a beautiful pool that is the perfect entertaining area. The property is capped off by a large bank barn that is waiting for the next owner with a vision. You could house a car collection, party barn, woodworking shop? the possibilities are endless! Don't lose your chance to own this gem before it is gone! Property to be tied in to public water & sewer.