Historic House Listings

Diamond in the Rough! Circa 1898 in Kansas. $140,000

July 23, 2024

This house looks like a diamond in the rough to me! It was built in 1898. It is located in Herington, Kansas. The house features a wrap around front porch, hardwood floors, spacious kitchen, stone fireplace, window seating, baseboards and a claw foot tub. The home has a detached garage and there are two lakes that are five minutes away. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,829 square feet. $140,000

Contact Ashley Gearhart with Tracy Jones Realty: 620-397-1645

From the Zillow listing:

 

Perched on a corner lot, this elegant home boasts a wraparound porch ideal for sipping iced tea in the afternoon. You are sure to appreciate the history that has been preserved in the open living room and dining room to include the pocket doors and bay window with built in reading nook. The kitchen features a sizable island and pantry. Main floor laundry with plenty of storage. For cozy evenings, the wood-burning fireplace is perfect for relaxing in front of. Two bedrooms with spacious closets and a large bedroom with a large closet are on the second floor. The bathroom has heated floors and a claw-foot tub. Two a/c units, strong attic fan, and upgraded wall, floor, and ceiling insulation. Six-foot treated privacy fence. A detached RV garage, workshop, tool room, and two-car garage. 35 minutes to Fort Riley. The amenities in Herington include a school and a swimming pool. Two lakes are five minutes away. This beautiful Victorian home and the peaceful small town are worth seeing.

 

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