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Sold. OMG. Look inside!! The Weaver House, Circa 1898. Kit house in Indiana. $62,500

December 18, 2019

The fretwork in this house and the stairs are gorgeous! The Weaver House is a kit house that was brought in on the rail line. It was built in 1898. It is located on .39 acres in Dunkirk, Indiana. This was the first home in town to have indoor plumbing. There are beautiful hardwood floors, built-ins and original light fixtures in some rooms. The home has four gas fireplaces. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 3,160 square feet. $62,500

From the Zillow listing:

 

This home is a must see! The dwelling has a lot of the original features that makes this particular property so unique. The inner beauty and woodworking that this Victorian home offers is amazing and you have to see it in person to truly appreciate it. The Weaver House was built in 1898 and was brought in on the railway as a kit house. This was the first home in Dunkirk with interior plumbing. You will also really appreciate the main stairway and the Queen Victorian traditional light in the main entry that was imported from Spain. Each of the rooms downstairs have different types of hardwood flooring throughout the main level. There are four gas fireplaces located on the main level. The home has four spacious bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The dwelling sits on a large iron fenced lot in downtown Dunkirk. Don’t miss your chance to restore this amazing property and buy a piece of local history.

 

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