This house has some beautiful pocket doors and original features inside! The house was built in 1898. It is located in Mt. Olive, Illinois. This was one of two sister houses. It was built for one of the Niemann sisters, whose family was integral in the founding of the community. The house features a covered front porch, wood floors, large pocket doors, vintage light fixtures, original mantels and bead board wainscoting. There is a detached storage shed on the property. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,730 square feet. $219,900
Contact the property owner: 813-817-9796
From the Zillow listing:
Fixer-upper with beautiful handcrafted details located in Mt. Olive, Illinois! Small-town living and an A-rated school district make it easy to bring your family. Locally known as one of the “Sister Houses”, this home was built at the turn of the 20th century. Built by one of the Niemann sister’s, whose family was integral in settling the community. With over 2700 sq ft of living space on the first two floors, the home also features a walk-up attic and unfinished basement. Pocket doors, custom millwork, hardwood floors, and many original light fixtures round out the living space! There is an original carriage house and new 30×15 garage/work shed. The home has a wraparound porch and sits on a large 2.5 lot parcel. Please contact for showing appointment and don’t miss out on this piece of midwestern history!
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