Historic House Listings

So many details! Has an elevator! Circa 1870. Over 1/2 acre in IL. $259,900

November 13, 2018

Like a time capsule! So many original details are still intact. Built in 1870. Located on .59 acres in Pekin, Illinois. The dining room ceiling was hand painted/stenciled. Beautiful woodwork, stained glass and leaded glass windows, pocket doors, and even an elevator. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 3,738 square feet. $275,000 New price: $259,900

From the Zillow listing:

 

ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY AT ITS FINEST! THIS 1870 HISTORIC HOME HAS BEEN OWNED BY ONLY 3 FAMILIES! ABOUNDING IN ELEGANCE, THIS HOME HAS GORGEOUS ORNATE WOODWORK, POCKET DOORS, LEADED STAIN GLASS, MOSIAC TILE, ROEKER CABINETRY, BUILT-INS, BENCH SEAT STORAGE, ORIGINAL GAS FIXTURES… EPICLY BEAUTIFUL HAND PAINTED/STENCILED DINING ROOM CEILING. PLUS, AN ELEVATOR AND HEATED PORCH! 2 NEW FURNACES, CENTRAL AIR UNIT (3 CA UNITS TOTAL), WATER HEATER 2015, DRIVEWAYS AND SIDEWALK CONCRETE 2017. ULTIMATE OF CLASSIC BEAUTY… THIS HISTORICAL LEGACY IS A TREASURE!

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