STEP BACK IN TIME as you stroll through this unique historical home (on National Register) that was constructed in 1880 by Thomas Sperry. Locally known as the Sperry-Smith House, the Colonial Revival style 2-story red brick has a porch w/decorative railing, modillions, a finial, and a metal shingle roof, and sits on an approximate 1.4 acre site on a high ridge overlooking the eastern portion of downtown Sparta. The house has 10 in.thick walls, 10 & 11 ft. ceilings, poplar wood plank floors, and all original doorways have transoms. In the main foyer there are 12 in.baseboards,& a 12 in. molded cornice. The living room has an iron F.P. with flanking columns and a tile surround,& 12in. beveled baseboards. The family room, situated on the west side of the main foyer, has a bay window, a wood burning fireplace, plus built-in bookshelves. The formal dining room has a molded cornice w/crown molding & boasts 2 windows covered with decorative metal screens & stained glass.The large kitchen has 2 pantries, wood cabinets w/glass fronts, new countertops, sink & faucets, a mobile island,6 in.baseboards, & strip molding. There is a breakfast room (or den) off of the kitchen that is dominated by 2 large picture windows. There is also a full bath on the main level of the home. The beautiful large staircase (with newel post) that ends with a small landing, takes you to the 2nd floor where there are 4 bedrooms. The full bathroom with double vanities has the entry to the 2nd story porch. There are 2 very lrg. BRs (one has F.P.), each w/bay windows, strip moldings, chair rail,& 6 in.baseboards. A 3rd bedroom has an open decorative transom and a F.P. Also, there is a master bedroom complete with a full bathroom (6' claw foot tub) and walk-in closet. The 2nd level central hall has chair railing, 6 in.baseboards, and an enclosed stairway that leads to the 3rd floor, which has another BR & lots of Stg. Also, 2 side porches,a carport, 24 x60 garage w/6 bays