Real Estate
Wow House: 146-Year-Old Restored Farmhouse Sits On 3.07 Acres
The restored farmhouse was built in 1875 and still has many of its original features, including hardware floors, millwork and doors.
OSWEGO, IL — Imagine living during the late-1800s, setting on a porch after a long day of work on your farm. This restored farmhouse, built in 1875, can make that imagination become a reality — only in the 21st century. Sitting on a 3.07 acre lot, this vintage house has five bedrooms and many of its original features, hardware floors included. The possibilities with this house are endless and truly "wow"-inducing.
- Address: 2142 Wooley Rd, Oswego, Illinois
- Price: $550,000
- Square Feet: 3400
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
- Built: 1875
- Features: Restored 1875 Italianate style farmhouse on 3+ acre. This horse property is truly a nature lovers paradise. 3, 400 sqft vintage home has timeless character with modern conveniences. Welcoming front porch opens to the foyer and a beautiful turned hardwood staircase. Lots of original features, arched doorways, original hardwood floors, 10' ceilings, original millwork and doors, and transom windows. Front parlor with an ornamental fireplace opens to a huge dining room with a bay window and custom stencil work. Dining room opens outside to a porch and quaint side patio. Country kitchen with island, 42 cabinets, granite countertops, SS appliances & vintage stove. French doors open to vaulted sunroom with hardwood ceiling. Sunroom opens to large deck and paver patio. 1st floor master suite with attached bath with soaking tub and separate shower. Large 1st floor laundry with great storage, wine fridge. Upstairs find an office space, 4 more bedrooms, 2 with private sitting rooms, full bath with claw foot tub and separate shower. Newer Anderson windows, roof & siding. Central air & heat. Basement & 3rd floor attic with potential for a finishing, interior staircase and room for more storage. 6 stall horse barn, hay barn, electric fenced riding area, 2 detached, oversized 2 car garages, 3 sided shelter. New well pump. Radon system. Great for landscape or construction business or bed and breakfast. Bring the animals!
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