French Elegance in The Heart of It All!

Some houses are built. This one was composed. Designed in 1929 by Dunn & Copper, the Cleveland architectural firm behind some of Ohio’s finest residences, 4812 Oak Knoll Drive is a French Country jewel in Boardman’s Forest Glen Estates historic district — and a National Register of Historic Places property.

Nearly a century on, the craftsmanship still speaks first: original plaster walls with elegant moldings, rich hardwood floors, and a striking wrought-iron staircase. The formal living room centers on a gas fireplace; the family room addition rises to a cathedral ceiling with skylights and a custom bar, opening to a private courtyard that feels a world away. A wood-paneled office, formal dining room, sunlit breakfast room, and a sitting room with French doors complete the main floor, alongside a kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters.

Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat with its own gas fireplace and en-suite half bath, joined by two generous bedrooms and a full bath. A semi-finished basement with a full bathroom adds flex space, laundry, and abundant storage. Outside: an oversized detached two-car garage and a mature corner lot, with a small township park directly across the street.

Thoughtfully maintained, with many tasteful updates — central air conditioning, a new high-efficiency steam boiler, newer windows, and more.