Historic House Listings

The Purington House, Circa 1886 in Illinois. $189,000

November 22, 2023

This is a nice house! The W. S. Purington House was built in 1886. It is located on 1/4 acre in Galesburg, Illinois. The home features a covered front porch, hardwood floors, double front doors, french doors, coffered ceiling, pocket doors, crown moulding and wainscoting. There is a fenced in backyard and a detached garage. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms and 3,688 square feet. $189,000

Contact Sara E. Varner with Platinum Key real Estate: 309-343-1186

From the Zillow listing:

 

Be inspired by the elegance of old world charm delivered in this 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom Victorian home. Many hard to find details offered here that will leave you feeling elated include exquisite woodwork, a beautiful coffered ceiling, intricate trim work, a grand open staircase, beveled glass, classic French style and pocket interior doors, dual stately fireplaces, extraordinary light fixtures, builtins, rare tin ceilings, a clawfoot bathtub, and a laundry shoot. Three stories of living space give you significant area to spread out with an inviting entry, a sizable living room, a parlor, a music room, a formal dining room, a main floor kitchen with solid surface countertops as well as a second kitchen on the upper level, a second story laundry room, a pantry, and a full basement great for storage. You will appreciate the dual furnaces, updated electrical and newer water heater provided. Situated in the heart of Galesburg with a three car detached garage, a fenced yard, a majestic front porch, a rear deck, and great curb appeal. Call right away for your tour and chance to own the historic W. S. Purington Home, a designated local landmark (designated August 15, 1988). You have to see to believe!

 

 

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