A sprawling Victorian estate once owned by LaRosa's founder Buddy LaRosa was recently listed for $650,000, offering a rare glimpse into a piece of Cincinnati business history.
The three-bedroom home on McFarlan Road in Westwood sits on nearly 0.8 acres and encompasses more than 4,500 square feet of living space.
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The home's architectural details have been carefully preserved, including 10-foot ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors and extensive natural woodwork throughout.
Fittingly, the house has a commercial-style kitchen with a large pizza oven, giving a nod to LaRosa's Pizzeria, which was founded in Cincinnati in 1954 by Donald "Buddy" LaRosa, Richard Minella, Mike Soldano and Frank Serraino.
Buddy and his partners opened their first shop
at 2411 Boudinot Ave. in Westwood, originally naming it Papa Gino's.
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After buying out his partners, Buddy changed the name to LaRosa's Family Pizzeria, making pizzas with a signature sweet sauce that has become a Cincinnati trademark.
Formal living and dining rooms are complemented by a family room anchored by a brick wood-burning fireplace, while a sunroom and private study offer additional living space.
Outside, an in-ground Gunite swimming pool is accompanied by a 1,700-square-foot Trex deck with canopy, creating expansive space for outdoor gatherings.
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: See inside the former home of LaRosa's founder
