19th-Century Mansion Exudes Victorian Elegance In Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, IL -- Imagine hosting high tea in your own Victorian mansion! This decadent 19th-century estate exudes historic elegance inside and out. A turreted Victorian exterior gives way to a lavish interior fit for royalty. A turn-of-the-century hand-carved fireplace is the centerpiece of the home's grand foyer. The master suite also has its own fireplace. A wrap-around porch is the perfect spot to sip iced tea in the summertime and floor-to-ceiling windows bathe this stunning property in sunlight year-round.

• Address: 5324 Turvey Ct, Downers Grove, Illinois
• Price: $1,295,000
• Square Feet: 6500
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 6 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1870
• Features: Beautiful historic 1870's Victorian home with all of today's modern conveniences. Follow the grand foyer to a turn-of-the-century carved fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows in elegant grand family room. This home has master suites on both the first and second floors. Enjoy an elegant dining room, a huge indoor glass porch for entertaining and a custom chef's kitchen with eating area. There's a beautiful great room for family entertainment. A full basement gives you plenty of storage space and a unique detached coach house with attached garage can be useful as a guest house! Spend a relaxing evening on the southern style wraparound outdoor porch. With a total of seven bedrooms and 6.5 baths set on almost an acre of property, there is room for everyone! Rich with history, this stunningly designed home will amaze you. Endless possibilities await as you're just minutes from downtown Downers Grove and the Metra train in a private wooded setting that's almost too perfect to believe!

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