Historic House Listings

The Lebold Mansion, Circa 1880. One acre in Kansas. $429,069

December 28, 2019

The Lebold Mansion is considered one of the eight architectural wonders of Kansas. This home was built in 1880. It is located on .9 acres in Abilene, Kansas. That’s some kind of wallpaper! This Italianate mansion is located near the Dwight D. Eisenhower museum, library and family home. This 23 room mansion has been professionally and authentically restored. The home has a new roof and restored exterior stone. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 10,105 square feet. $429,069

From the Zillow listing:

 

One of a kind, stunning, 23 room Second Empire home located in historic Abilene KS, home of Dwight D Eisenhower This stately mansion boasts as being one of the Eight Architectural Wonders of Kansas. Built in 1880 from native limestone, the Lebold Mansion has gone through a number of restoration efforts over the last several years. The current owners have installed a high-end kitchen, updated the servant’s quarters bath with a steam shower, and fine tuned many of the details throughout the home. The grandeur of this Victorian home is found in the ornate, wallpapered ceilings and walls, the inlaid parquet floors, gilded detailing, and five story tower. The exterior features fountains, iron fencing, a spacious porch, and a carriage porch. This home is rich with history and would make a beautiful family home or a bed and breakfast.

 

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