This is huge with over 7,000 square feet of living space! There is an elevator that can take guests up to the third floor ballroom! A true gilded age relic! The Powers Mansion was built in 1900. It is located on 1.3 acres in Decatur Illinois. The house features a stately front portico, towering columns, a grand staircase, crystal chandeliers, soaring ceilings, plasterwork, original millwork, arched windows, elevator and a 1,300 square foot ballroom. Lots of possibilities with this! Seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and 7,730 square feet. $275,000
Contact Trisha Beck with Beck Realtors: 217-864-6683
From the Zillow listing:
Step into a piece of Decatur history with the iconic Powers Mansion. A rare opportunity to restore one of the area’s most recognized historic homes. Rich with character and architectural detail, this grand estate is ready for a visionary buyer to bring it back to life. Featuring 7 bedrooms, an approximately 1,300 sq ft ballroom ideal for entertaining or events, and even an elevator, the possibilities are endless. From the impressive scale to the timeless craftsmanship, this property offers the chance to create something truly extraordinary. Renovation is needed, but for the right buyer, this could become a stunning private residence, showpiece property, or unique investment unlike anything else on the market.
Let them know you saw it on Old House Life!
