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Wow! Take a look at this! 7 beds/7 baths in Illinois. $315,000!

July 30, 2024

Wow! Take a look at this house! it is sprawling! The house was built in 1922. It is located on one acre in Freeport, Illinois. The house features stucco exterior, spanish tile roof, two story bell tower, huge stone fireplace, columned loggia and a large garage. There are exposed cypress beams, art deco bathrooms, chandeliers and wall sconces. There are creek views from the house. Seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms and 5,676 square feet. $315,000

Contact Jennifer Moran with Keller Williams Realty Signature: 608-322-8155

From the Zillow listing:

 

Here is your once in a lifetime chance to own a piece of unique property build by renowned Chicago architects Huszagh & Hill! Nestled at the end of a newly paved private lane, this exceptional property features 7 bedrooms and 6.5 baths within nearly 6,000 finished square feet of space. Set on approximately one acre of land, it sits atop a high bluff with mature trees, offering panoramic views of Yellow Creek. This Mediterranean-inspired estate, with its elegant stucco facade and Spanish tile roofs, is divided into two distinct wings: service and residential. The service wing boasts a charming two-story bell tower, which houses a circular office on the main level and a circular studio above, complete with two brand new doors, accessible via an exterior staircase. This wing is equipped with new carpeting and custom Anderson windows. It also includes a service quarters with its own full bathroom and direct access to a 788-square-foot heated garage with three stalls. Garage has two new doors, tracts and openers. Connecting the service wing to the main residence is a beautiful 28-foot loggia adorned with columns and a groined ceiling. The front of the main residence opens through double oak doors into a grand foyer. A short staircase leads to the expansive 43′ x 26′ living room, where you’ll find a massive 10′ wide stone fireplace with a cypress mantle, period iron chandelier, wall sconces, and an 18-foot high beamed ceiling. Five sets of French doors open onto a breathtaking veranda with stunning creek views. The second floor features two bedrooms and one full Art Deco bathrooms, connected by a stylish cypress balcony. The living room’s double birch doors lead to a dining room with a vaulted beamed ceiling and four sets of French doors opening to the outdoors. Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen and breakfast room, which includes a Corian center island and countertops, ceramic tile flooring, electric double ovens, and a gas cooktop. A 39-foot deck extends from the kitchen, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces. Further back, the property includes a laundry room, additional service quarters with a full bath, two carpeted bedrooms with a shared bath, and a 480-square-foot master suite featuring a full bath and a sitting room. This bedroom wing, added in 2000, features custom Anderson windows and bathrooms with high-end Kohler and Grohe fixtures, complemented by elegant ceramic tiling. The home is ran on three zones of forced air with brand new heating and A/C- complete with ducts- added to the great room. Schedule a viewing today and make this home yours!

 

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