Set high above the Chagrin River Valley in the heart of Waite Hill, South Farm is one of Northeast Ohio’s most storied estates, offering a rare opportunity to own a property where history, architecture, and nature exist in remarkable harmony. Originally envisioned by financier John Sherwin Sr. and reimagined by renowned architect Bryant Fleming, this landmark estate reflects a level of craftsmanship and provenance seldom available today. Inspired by the great English country houses of the 18th century, the approximately 11,000-square-foot residence features nine bedrooms, six fireplaces, and gracious living spaces designed for both intimate family life and grand-scale entertaining. Inside, richly detailed interiors, soaring ceilings, and walls of windows create an atmosphere of timeless elegance while framing picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. Original architectural elements and preserved craftsmanship provide a warmth and authenticity rarely found today. Spanning more than 11 acres, the grounds are equally impressive. Formal gardens, stone terraces, and a beautifully landscaped pool create exceptional settings for entertaining and relaxation. An orchard, greenhouse, garden plots, and sweeping lawns evoke the charm of a classic country estate, while mature woodlands and walking trails offer peaceful connections to nature. Additional amenities include a guest house, working woodshop, historic teahouse with a fireplace, and restored stone pathways that reveal layers of thoughtful design more than a century after their creation. Located within the Village of Waite Hill, one of Ohio’s most private residential communities, South Farm offers tranquility and architectural significance 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.
Your opportunity to move in and/or build your dream home in the highly sought after Village of Waite Hill has just arrived! 9601 Metcalf Road offers the ultimate flexibility to buy now; and if you so wish, build later, all while having a home to live in. This incredible five acre parcel offers an unbeatable location, and with the existing home, the ability to have a residence to live in during the building process or a potential income property while you decide on what the future holds. This charming home offers beautiful hardwood floors, many newer windows, tankless on-demand hot water heater, newer stainless steel kitchen appliances, newer LG washer and dryer, and much more. Already approved by the Waite Hill planning and zoning commission to allow for building a new residential home, the possibilities are endless.
Waite Hill is located in Ohio. Waite Hill, Ohio has a population of 532. Waite Hill is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 30.13% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.8%.
The median household income in Waite Hill, Ohio is $126,250. The median household income for the surrounding county is $70,168 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Waite Hill is 47.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 21.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 39.2 inches per year, with 67.7 inches of snow per year.
