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Listing No. 5834

1889 Victorian
Appleton, MN

East view

West porch view

Governor's Dining Room

Governor's Bedroom

Governor's Mansion

Charming, well preserved, 3200 square feet Victorian brick home that was in MN Governor / US Senator Elmer Benson's family for over 100 years.
Bedrooms: 5
Full Bath(s): 3
Heated Sq. Ft.: 3,200
Stories: 2

Lot Size: 100X157

Features.

  • 1st floor bath
  • 1st floor laundry room
  • Attic
  • Basement
  • Dining room
  • Dry basement
  • Entry Hall
  • Finished basement
  • Library
  • Living room
  • Music room
  • Primary bedroom upstairs
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Porch
  • Workshop
  • 2nd Staircase
  • Built-in Cabinets
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Fireplaces
  • High Ceilings
  • Cedar Shake Roof
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Central air
  • City sewer
  • City water supply
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Gas heating
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Cast iron radiators
  • 12-foot Ceilings
  • Bedroom set
  • Dining room set
  • Living room set
  • Original wall paper
  • Piano
  • Root/wine cellar
  • Walk-in cedar attic

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