Historic House Listings

Pretty woodwork! Leaded glass! Two staircases! Circa 1886 in Illinois. $199,900

January 8, 2025

This house has some pretty woodwork! Nice leaded glass windows too. The house was built in 1886. It is located on .52 acre in Delavan, Illinois. The house features a large covered front porch, wood floors, pocket doors, leaded glass windows, two staircases, crown moulding, vintage light fixtures, grand staircase and exposed beams. The property has a carriage house and an original smokehouse. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms and 4,312 square feet. $199,900

Contact Nicholas D. Schauble with The Royal Realty Company: 309-226-3223

From the Zillow listing:

 

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECE OF HISTORY! WELCOME HOME TO 202 WEST THIRD STREET IN DELAVAN, A 5 BEDROOM, 4 BATHROOM 2-STORY HOME WITH ALMOST ALL OF THE ORIGINAL FINISHES, CHARM, & CHARACTER OF THE 1800S! HAND-LAID TILE ADORNS THE ENTRY FOYER THAT LEADS TO THE UNIQUE COACHMAN’S BUILT-IN BENCH UNDER THE GRAND STAIRCASE! THE MAIN LEVEL IS PERFECT FOR ALL OF YOUR ENTERTAINING NEEDS WITH A LIVING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM, 2 SUNROOMS, A FULLY APPLIANCED KITCHEN W/ A BUTLER’S PANTRY, PLUS A FORMAL DINING ROOM! GENEROUSLY SIZED BEDROOMS & 2 FEATURE THEIR OWN PRIVATE HALF BATHROOMS! BONUS CEDAR CLOSET! THIS HOME BOASTS AN INCREDIBLE 5 FIREPLACES PERFECT FOR THE COLD WINTER NIGHTS! SPACIOUS THIRD FLOOR USED TO SERVE AS A DANCE PARLOR & NOW IS PERFECT FOR ADDITIONAL STORAGE AND HAS POTENTIAL TO BE FINISHED INTO BONUS LIVING SPACE! LAUNDRY ROOM COMPLETE WITH WASHER & DRYER, ORIGINAL CARRIAGE HOUSE, SMOKE HOUSE, CORNER LOT, PLUS A 14-MONTH HOME WARRANTY WITH AN ACCEPTABLE OFFER! SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR & OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY TODAY!

 

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