Oh my! This sure is a beautiful house! I love the grand staircase and the vestibule! The house was built in 1889. It is located on .43 acre in Elgin, Illinois. It was built for Dr. Ora Levant Pelton Sr. The home was designed by renowned Elgin Architect, Gilbert M. Turnbull. The house features a covered front porch, a porte cochere, a grand staircase, crown moulding, leaded glass windows, a vestibule, stained glass windows, wood floors, built-in seating, coffered ceiling, chair rails, brick hearth with wood stove and a library. Eight bedrooms, four bathrooms and 6,040 square feet. $550,000
Contact Larry Naselli with Baird and Warner Far Northwest Suburban: 815-909-6687
From the Zillow listing:
Historic Elgin Mansion with great potential for Bed & Breakfast, Tourism Rentals, or just an awesome house to live in! Move-in Ready 8-bedrooms, 3-full baths, 2-half baths, 14-room 3-story mansion on .43-acres in the Elgin Historical District, across from the Fox River and the Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino. The Pelton Mansion was designed by the renowned Elgin architect, Gilbert M. Turnbull, and built in 1889 for Dr. Ora Levant Pelton, Sr., and has been a cherished part of the Historic Elgin House Tour for many years. Must-See in-person!
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