Price Drops On Sprawling Historic Estate In Redlands

REDLANDS, CA — The property sold in 2001 for $317,500, according to Realtor.com. Renovations were completed in 2005, including new copper plumbing, electrical, and siding. Since the estate has been on and off the market, but the current asking price is the lowest yet.

The following property information was provided by Realtor.com:

• Address: 565 Walnut Avenue, Redlands, California
• Price: $3,490,000
• Square Feet: 13,818
• Bedrooms: 13
• Bathrooms: 13 Full and 5 Half Baths
• Built: 1903
• Features: Multi Unit. Two addresses including 1005 Center St. Excellent guest house income opportunity which is separately metered. Perfect for a Bed & Breakfast. This gorgeous Historic estate was named after the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia. This 'inn' was built by Gordon Donald in 1904. People would come from miles away to eat fresh catfish and homemade waffles. They came from the east by train then caught the street car up Center Street. Richard Campbell, born in Redlands in 1914, remembered driving Eleanor Roosevelt around town when she came to stay at the inn. Much of the same prevails today, as the home as been lovingly restored, taking seven years of hand craftsmanship to do so. The structure has been totally retrofitted, taken down to the studs. Renovations completed in 2005 including brand new copper plumbing, electrical and siding. Kitchen has copper detail done by Medicott as well as the stained glass in the Ball Room. The Ball Room and bar hosts easily 100 guests. The home is plumbed for an elevator from the basement to the second floor. All windows were hand made on site. The massage room has a sauna, and an area designed for a hair salon. Main home has a basement, wine cellar & theater room. Fully gated, cobble stone driveway, five-car garage. Incredibly laid out exterior garden, grounds & swimming pool. This is absolute luxury. The possibilities are endless with an estate like this.

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