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Lawrence,KS 66044
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,071 sqft
Price per Sqft $229
MLS Listing ID 2582313
Style Other
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1858
Annual Tax Amount $12,354
Lot Size 0.461 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
First time available since the sellers moved in 1964. The home has been fastidiously maintained and preserved and the extraordinary original interior elements are intact and preciously rare. The floor plans and architectural drawings of hand crafted elements are in the Library of Congress Archives. (See additional documents). There is a file box of history records that comes with the property, including the original Abstract of Title drafted during James Buchanan's Presidency.
Special elements: $70,000 custom metal roof, skylights, and gutter repair (with insurance proceeds). New electric mast and breaker box (2025), Reflection pool, landscaping, patio and original 1880 brick outhouse;
40% Historic Tax Credits for qualified improvements (consult legal and tax advisors). Earned Tax credits may be applied to Kansas taxes or SOLD to others who can use the Kansas tax credits. SPECIAL FEATURES: * High end, specially sourced, original Tiffen stained glass; * Intricate masonry foundation stone and brick solidly embedded with over 150 years of mass; Approximately 2-foot thick, sound-deadening brick walls * Original paneled wood doors & leaded glass windows * Hardwood & Softwood floors (Oak, pine, fir) * Original chandeliers - ornate ceiling medallions to capture candle smoke - and original gasoliers converted to electric * Architectural drawings of crown molding, trim, newel post, fireplace mantels, and floor plans are in the Library of Congress Archives. * Impeccable hand-tooled wainscoting (Lincrusta dado) * 3 ornate fireplaces (Imported; extraordinary tiles) Stott-on-Trent fireplace tile as found in the Vatican, (sourced by Minton) *The Parlor Library features a converted working gas fireplace * Built-in bookcases * Large rounded porch * Scenic 2nd floor balcony * Extraordinary perennial garden and landscaped reflecting pool with waterfall * Extensive historic documentation including origin of rare & precious decorative elements.
Location
State KS
County Douglas
Rooms
Other Rooms Breakfast Room,Den/Study,Fam Rm Main Level,Formal Living Room,Mud Room
Interior
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Electric,Window Unit(s)
Flooring Carpet,Concrete,Vinyl,Wood
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Dining Room,Gas,Other,Library
Laundry In Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Parking Features true
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Metal,Partial,Wood
Roof Type Metal
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot,Estate Lot,Sprinkler-In Ground,Many Trees
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Brick/Mortar,Stone & Frame
Schools
Elementary Schools Hillcrest
Middle Schools Central
High Schools Lawrence Free State
School District Lawrence
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional