9498 SMITH ROAD
SOUTH FARM
9498 SMITH ROAD
SOUTH FARM
Set high above the Chagrin River Valley in the heart of Waite Hill, South Farm is one of Northeast Ohio’s most storied estates, a rare opportunity to own a property where history, architecture, and nature exist in remarkable harmony. Originally envisioned by financier and industrial-era titan John Sherwin Sr., and masterfully reimagined by renowned architect Bryant Fleming, this landmark estate represents a level of craftsmanship, permanence, and provenance seldom available today. Inspired by the great English country houses of the 18th century, the approximately 11,000-square-foot residence offers nine bedrooms, six fireplaces, and a collection of gracious living spaces designed for both intimate family life and grand-scale entertaining.
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MANOR HOUSE
Inside, the home showcases the timeless character and architectural detailing that define a true estate property. Richly appointed living spaces, soaring ceilings, and multiple fireplaces create an atmosphere of understated elegance, while walls of windows frame picturesque views of the surrounding grounds. Original craftsmanship, thoughtfully preserved architectural elements, and generous room proportions provide a sense of warmth and authenticity rarely found in modern construction.
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OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING
Yet it is the setting that truly sets South Farm apart. Spanning more than 11 spectacular acres, the estate unfolds as a series of thoughtfully curated outdoor experiences. Formal gardens burst with seasonal color and frame elegant terraces designed for gatherings that stretch long into the evening. A beautifully cultivated garden and expansive stone patio surround the home, an idyllic setting for outdoor dining and celebrations, while the pool offers a private retreat surrounded by lush landscaping. Beyond, a productive orchard, greenhouse, garden plots, and sweeping manicured lawns evoke the charm and selfsufficiency of a classic country estate.
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PROPERTY & GROUNDS
As the landscape transitions, a more natural side of the property emerges. Mature woodlands descend into a picturesque hillside where walking trails meander beneath towering trees, revealing hidden vistas and moments of quiet reflection. The result is an extraordinary balance of refinement and nature, formal yet relaxed, curated yet deeply connected to the land. Additional estate features include a separate guest house, a working woodshop, a historic teahouse with a fireplace, restored stone pathways, and grounds that continue to reveal layers of thoughtful design more than a century after their creation.
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COMMUNITY
Located within the Village of Waite Hill, one of Ohio’s most private and protected residential communities, South Farm offers a lifestyle increasingly difficult to find: complete tranquility, architectural significance, and an enduring connection to the landscape, all less than a half hour from downtown Cleveland. More than a residence, South Farm is a legacy estate: an opportunity to become the next steward of one of the Chagrin Valley’s most extraordinary properties.
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FEATURES & FLOORPLANS OVERVIEW HISTORIC ESTATE IN PRESTIGIOUS WAITE HILL, ONE OF NORTHEAST OHIO'S MOST PRIVATE AND PROTECTED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES ORIGINALLY COMMISSIONED BY FINANCIER JOHN SHERWIN SR. AND REIMAGINED BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT BRYANT FLEMING, DEAN OF ARCHITECTURE AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY APPROXIMATELY 11,000 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE 9 BEDROOMS | 9 BATHROOMS | 6 FIREPLACES SEPARATE GUEST HOUSE HISTORIC TEAHOUSE WITH WALK-IN FIREPLACE INSPIRED BY 18TH-CENTURY ENGLISH COUNTRY MANOR ARCHITECTURE EXCEPTIONAL PERIOD CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING THROUGHOUT GRAND ENTERTAINING ROOMS WITH SWEEPING VIEWS OF THE GROUNDS MULTIPLE TERRACES AND OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES
11+ ACRES OF EXTRAORDINARY GROUNDS BEAUTIFULLY CULTIVATED ENTERTAINING GARDEN DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR GATHERINGS AND EVENTS EXPANSIVE STONE PATIO AND TERRACE SPACES RESORT-STYLE POOL AREA SURROUNDED BY MATURE LANDSCAPING ORNAMENTAL FOUNTAIN GREENHOUSE HEATED WOODWORKING SHOP PRODUCTIVE ORCHARD SWEEPING, METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED LAWNS MATURE SPECIMEN TREES AND ESTABLISHED PLANTINGS LAYERED GARDENS WITH YEAR-ROUND SEASONAL INTEREST HISTORIC STONE PATHWAYS AND GARDEN WALLS RESTORED LANDSCAPE FEATURES DATING BACK TO THE ESTATE'S ORIGINAL DESIGN
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FEATURES & FLOORPLANS NATURAL SETTING & RECREATION ELEVATED SETTING OVERLOOKING THE CHAGRIN RIVER VALLEY PRIVATE 11+ ACRE PARCEL OFFERING EXCEPTIONAL PRIVACY WOODED HILLSIDE WITH A NETWORK OF WALKING TRAILS THROUGHOUT PRESERVED NATURAL LANDSCAPE IDEAL FOR EXPLORATION AND RECREATION HIDDEN WOODLAND PATHS AND SCENIC OVERLOOKS A RARE COMBINATION OF FORMAL GARDENS AND UNTOUCHED NATURAL BEAUTY ABUNDANT WILDLIFE AND CHANGING SEASONAL VISTAS
LEGACY & LIFESTYLE ONCE PART OF THE ORIGINAL 1,000+ ACRE SOUTH FARM ESTATE RICH HISTORY TIED TO CLEVELAND'S INDUSTRIAL AND CULTURAL LEGACY EARLY PATRONAGE OF FAMED PHOTOGRAPHER MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE LOCATED WITHIN A COMMUNITY ESTABLISHED TO PRESERVE ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY, PRIVACY, AND NATURAL BEAUTY MINUTES FROM KIRTLAND COUNTRY CLUB, CHAGRIN VALLEY AMENITIES, AND CLEVELAND'S EASTERN SUBURBS A TRULY GENERATIONAL PROPERTY OFFERING HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE, ARCHITECTURAL PEDIGREE, AND AN UNPARALLELED CONNECTION TO THE LAND
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