Historic House Listings

Over 6,000 square feet! Circa 1800’s. On 3/4 acre in Illinois. $286,000

December 15, 2021

Love the exterior of this Carpenter Gothic home! This is a big house! It was built in the late 1800’s. It is located on 3/4 acres in Carlinville, Illinois. The home features a covered front porch, hardwood floors, crown molding, baseboards and vintage light fixtures. The property has a park like setting with a large horseshoe driveway and brick walkways. The home has a large basement with finished rec room, kitchenette and bar. Six bedrooms, five bathrooms and 6,595 square feet. $286,000

Contact Lori Reid-Gardner with Century 21 Reid Baugher Realty

From the Zillow listing:

 

TIMELESS TREASURE! Carpenter Gothic style all-brick home with gorgeous gingerbread trim. 6 bedroom, 4.5 baths with elegance around every turn! Finished lower level with rec room, half bath, bar/kitchenette & family room. The main floor has an open living room & kitchen with a double-sided fireplace that is shared with the formal dining room. Updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances & abundant seating space for everyone to gather. Formal sitting room & foyer entryway as you enter the home through the front door. There’s also a full bath on the main level as well as a master bedroom with an en suite & a loft space! Off of the kitchen is a sunroom that’s a plant-lovers dream! Upstairs is an additional 3 bedrooms, another master bedroom with balcony access & an office room that can double as a bedroom. Located on a .75 acre lot with a horseshoe drive, just down the street from Blackburn College & not far from charming downtown Carlinville. Call today to schedule a private viewing!

 

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