Built between 1923-26, The Hermitage was the dream of George Kalbflesich who traveled through Europe collecting stunning architectural elements to incorporate into his home, Tiffany and Dresden chandeliers, hand-painted glass doors from a Chateau in France, Italian marble, an entire dining room of hand-carved wood panels, just to name a few.  

 

For his wife, Aura, who loved to play the organ, he added a grand music hall and installed an Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, with complete set of pipes, one of only 13 in the entire US in a private residence.

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This stunning 10,000 sq ft estate sits majestically overlooking a lake below and the Sandusky River to the rear.  It's not uncommon to see deer frolicking, as well as fox, wild turkeys, and other wildlife including hundreds of songbirds.

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Every season here at The Hermitage is filled with breathtaking surprises.  Aura was an avid gardener and employed up to five full-time gardeners at the peak of their time here. Thousands of daffodils along with Virginia bluebells, Redbuds, spring beauties, and crocus are just a few of the many flora abundant in spring. Summer is a lush, verdant sanctuary for the many species of wildlife and song birds that roam freely. Autumn arrives in dramatic fashion with a stunning tapestry of color in every direction and winter brings a stark loveliness of serene beauty.

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You'll feel like you stepped back in time, and you won't want to return.