Check out the turret! C. 1880 Victorian in Illinois. $274,900.
Property Overview & Core Details
- Price: $274,900
- Address: 738 N Broad St, Galesburg, IL 61401
- Year Built: 1880 (Victorian Style)
- Square Footage: 3,228 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (1 Full, 1 Half)
- Lot Size: 0.25 Acres (Corner Lot)
This historic 1880 Victorian offers over 3,000 square feet of character and space. It is a wonderful residence for sale for anyone looking for a home with a rich history and a spacious layout.
Main Level Living Spaces
- Side Entrance: Welcoming stone walkway leading to an unassuming side entry.
- Formal Living Room: Features built-in bookshelves, elegant crown molding, and a cozy gas fireplace.
- Formal Dining Room: Designed for comfortable entertaining with easy access to the kitchen.
- Kitchen: Includes all appliances, beamed ceilings, a prep area, and a dining nook with a bay window.
- Three-Season Room: Highlighted by exposed brick walls and large arched glass windows.
- Family Room/Den: Open to the kitchen with a built-in bar and additional storage.
The main floor is perfect for hosting guests between the formal dining room and the sun-drenched three-season room. This property for sale provides a seamless blend of formal areas and relaxed family spaces.
Upper Level Bedrooms & Unique Features
- Primary Bedroom: Includes an adjacent dressing room, a large open sun porch, and a walk-up floored attic.
- Second Bedroom: Features a private “Juliette Balcony” overlooking the grounds.
- Third Bedroom: Boasts a unique hex-shaped turret-style sitting area that fills the room with natural light.
- Potential: The primary suite’s layout offers ample space to easily add a private en-suite bath.
The second level is full of architectural surprises, from the private balcony to the charming turret sitting area. It is rare to find such a unique house for sale that maintains its original “yesteryear” character so well.
Exterior & Grounds
- Private Sanctuary: Fully enclosed by an ornamental iron fence.
- Landscape Features: Rock garden, fish pond, and a gated driveway.
- Outdoor Living: Large deck/patio area overlooking the private backyard.
- Construction: Handsome combination of brick and wood siding with a stone walkway.
The exterior grounds feel like a hidden retreat with a private fish pond and a secure, gated entrance. This residence for sale is ideal for those who value privacy and a beautiful garden setting.
From Zillow
Charming, Unique, and Wonderful Victorian Home featuring a stone walk way leading to the un-assuming entrance located on the side of the home which will warmly welcome any arriving guests. Upon entering the home you will be greeted by the grace, character, and beauty of yesteryear which leads you into the formal living room featuring lovely crown molding, built-in book shelves highlighting the gas fireplace, and provides the perfect amount of space for entertaining. The formal dining room is designed to ensure easy access to the living room, and kitchen while hosting any gathering for guests and family in un-crowded comfort. Adjacent to the dining room is a three season room highlighted with exposed brick walls, and large glass arched windows allowing Mother Nature’s beauty and ever changing seasons to spill right in to your chair side providing a wonderful space for hours of casual conversation and enjoyment. Kitchen includes appliances, ample storage, prep area, lovely dining area ideal for informal dining, family meetings, featuring bay window overlooking the backyard, plus beamed ceilings, and is also open to the warm inviting family room/den designed for relaxed living offering built-in bar and storage. Main floor of the home also includes convenient powder room accessed either from the living room or kitchen through the classic arched doorways. 2nd level of the home provides a nice landing hall which includes built-in linen… Please see full description attached.
