For Sale By Owner

This 1892 Queen Anne Victorian home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is an historic treasure setting on over an acre of land overlooking the Wisconsin River and Ahwdawagen Walking/Bike Trail and a short walk to the downtown. This property is an important part of local community’s history and was built by Nels Johnson, the first president of Consolidated Papers, Inc. He was a famous businessman and also a merchant with the well known Johnson Hill Department Stores. This downtown building still exists and is home to many offices/businesses.

This home is admired by onlookers of all ages. It sits on a prominent corner and people are caught pointing and taking pictures. It’s a beautiful home – the kind that people long to visit and live in. It’s often referred to as “The Big House”, “The Gingerbread House” and “The Dollhouse”. It’s been told that little girls dream of living here when they grow up.

The 2 finished stories boast 5 bedrooms and 2 fireplaces. Other details include: 3 sets of 6 panel hardwood pocket doors, original style door frames and woodwork, original picture rails along ceiling, grand foyer with leaded and etched glass, double door entry and oak calling area, oak staircase, lovely wrap around porches, and butler’s pantries. There is also a 3 car garage on the property.

This home currently functions as a residence and a home business. There is an office that overlooks the river on the second floor and the parlor serves as a splendid meeting place for guests and clients. It is easy to find and centrally located in the Heart of Wisconsin with close, predicatable drives to Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wausau.

This home has one of the best views of the Wisconsin River and offers many possibilities. It will embrace its next owner warmly. It is only a few blocks away from the YMCA and a short bike ride to the Witter Park & Aquatics Center.

An extensive kitchen, bathroom, pantry restoration was completed in the year of 2007. This included completely custom quarter and rift sawn solid oak inset cabinetry to the ceiling, granite countertops, icebox look French door refrigerator, apron front fireclay sink, potfiller, large capacity front load laundry, double slipper claw foot tub and brass enclosure, high tank toilet, pedestal sink, period lighting and reclaimed maple hardwood flooring.

The current owners have done countless other improvements to the home to enhance its comfort, restore and beautify. The electrical, gas and Unico air conditioning system was upgraded, attic area and workout room completed and the dining room, foyer, front parlor, center parlor and family room areas have been beautifully redecorated. Additionally, a large historic rebuild of the main chimney and tuck pointing of the 2nd along with restoring the foundation were completed Fall of 2017. A new roof was completed in 2018.