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Rare Opportunity

2,300 square foot 1870 Italianate
Farm House on 1.4 acres surrounded by open fields 360 degree view from sunrise to sunset

Second owner: Purchased from original family/builders 15 years ago

Two story red brick with a standing seam green metal hip roof

Outside and inside walls 3 bricks thick (house level and rock solid)

Restored over the last 15 years

Abundant tall hooded windows with custom made wooden storms

An eight cornered house with front porch, kitchen entry porch, back porch and an attached one car garage

Every surface in the house has been changed

Lovely entry with living room, dining room, kitchen, sunroom and bath down

3 bedrooms, one bath upstairs with library landing and upper porch

Year around sunroom off the back, berber carpeting, metal storm windows and two exit doors

Fireplaces in living room and kitchen

Victorian winding staircase with carved walnut banister

2 full bathrooms with pedestal tubs, sinks, and commode

A large farm kitchen with an abundance of cabinets and a large island

Wooden floors through out with classic black and white 12 inch tile in bathrooms, kitchen and one bedroom used as an office/art studio

5 entry doors with white storm doors

Historic Jefferson White paint inside and outside wood trim

All ceilings restored to original height with white school lights and fans
Entry pendulum candle bell lights in two front entries

Candle light sconces on walls through out

Outdoor security mercury light

Lawn, herb and flower gardens with patio surrounded by prairie garden

Lower level with utility units, pumps for well and cistern for outside use

City water and a septic tank

Central air conditioning and heating with updated 200 amp service

Propane gas heat, kitchen stove and hot water tank

Double door black refrigerator, stove and dishwasher, W&D all by Sears

Canvas linen natural pleated shades on every window

Concrete pad where large equipment barn once stood ready to build on

On road with other historic houses, 5 miles to Jacksonville City Limits

Located just over the Morgan County line in Scott County taxes est. $1,000

Winchester fire and school districts