About this home

Have you been dreaming of owning your own mansion or Bed & Breakfast? Well, here SHE is! Absolutely MAGNIFICENT all-brick Parry-Motter mansion (built by renowned architect Edmond Eckels in the Romanesque Revival style) that will make your heart skip a beat and fall madly in love! This property has TWO homes! The main house has 3 levels and 6000 SF of architecturally impressive & sophisticated living space, including 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, butler’s pantry, formal dining, parlor, living room, grand hall, mud room, 2nd floor laundry and so much more! Boasting 8 fireplaces (3 working), a grand staircase with elegant details and a 2nd staircase by the kitchen, pocket doors, hardwoods, wainscoting, 11 ft ceilings, beautifully refreshed stained-glass windows, coved ceilings, some of the original fixtures/lighting, and a breathtaking wrap-around-front-porch for relaxing! The main kitchen was remodeled last year and has granite counters, tile backsplash, gas stove, double convection ovens, tons of cabinets with pull-outs, bar seating, lighted cabinets, under cabinet lighting, and prep area with a sink and wine fridge in the butler’s pantry. Just a few of the updates include plumbing, electric, tuck-pointing, interior storm windows, insulation, 50-year HEATED roof installed in 2010, and every floor has its own furnace/AC (*See Updates/Renovation List for a complete list of updates). A bone-dry basement that has plenty of storage space, too! The carriage house was remodeled in 2016 and has 2 levels with 1880 SF, 2 bedrooms with walk-in closets, 2 bathrooms, large living room, kitchen, and laundry room. Newly poured concrete drive for parking that has enough space for 4 cars. The connecting fenced backyard is a gardener’s delight with ample space for entertaining. This property is part of the Harris-Kemper Historic District and is on the National Historic Register, which qualifies for several grants and tax credits.