Historic House Listings

Cool looking house! Circa 1872. Over 1/2 acre in Illinois. $499,999

January 11, 2023

This house has such a cool exterior! The sketch of the house is pretty. The home was built in 1872. It is located on .64 acres in Willow Springs, Illinois. The home features a covered front porch, hardwood floors, beautiful pocket doors, grand staircase, three marble fireplaces, crown molding and floor to ceiling windows. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms and 3,616 square feet. $499,999

Contact Steve Jasinski with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago: 708-601-2638

From the Zillow listing:

 

This cherished piece of Willow Springs history can now be yours! Welcome to the Dietrich Mansion! Built in 1872 this home has a rich history and amazing views from up on the bluff. Featuring 4 beds upstairs with a possible bedroom on the main level, 2.5 bath with 3368 square feet of space and soaring 12′-13′ ceilings throughout most of the house. Sitting on over a half acre on 2 lots this lovely home retains its original woodwork and hardwood floors in good condition along with 3 Italian marble fireplaces and a grand staircase and foyer. You also have 2 parlors a formal dining room and kitchen, full basement, walk up attic that can be finished as well as a 6 car detached garage and 3 additional storage structures. This home has so many possibilities for restoration as it is a solid structure. A new roof, gutters and downspouts as well as a new forced air furnace and hot water heater were added in 2021. Close to all interstates and the city proper! If you are a lover of old/historic houses and are looking for a project this is the house for you!

 

 

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