Bought with Julie Torres of HomeSmart Realty Group
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5 Beds
2 Baths
2,570 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price -
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,570 sqft
MLS Listing ID 10730440
Sold Date -
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1896
Annual Tax Amount $4,813
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 0.260 Acres
Lot Dimensions 70X165
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Magnificent Victorian home located two blocks from downtown Sycamore! Meticulously restored 1896 Dr. A. Blagden House is filled with exquisite details. As you enter, you will be greeted with an open oak stairway, pocket doors, 10 inch cypress baseboards, natural fireplace and 9 foot ceilings throughout the first floor. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops, custom cabinetry, breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. The formal dining room and family room have beautiful leaded glass windows, a gorgeous 8 foot stained glass clerestory window and unique oak/tile fireplace surround. This home is filled with antique details true to the character of the era to include iron registers and 5 panel doors with ornate hardware. Two full baths offer a slipper claw foot tub and large walk-in tiled shower. Second floor boasts 5 restored bedrooms with edge-grain heart pine floors and 8 foot ceilings. Large walk-up attic is presently used as an art studio, with an octagon office in the turret. Covered wrap around front porch with swing welcomes you. Screened back porch and three car garage. Attractive corner lot with perennial flower beds, fruit trees and berry patches. Roof 2013, furnace/air conditioner and chimney 2015. Every detail has been carefully attended to. This vintage beauty has been included in Sycamore's Historic Homes Tour. You will be sure to enjoy the annual Pumpkin Festival Parade just a block away!
Location
State IL
County Dekalb
Community Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned
Laundry None
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio, Porch, Porch Screened
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 3.0
View Y/N true
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Story 2 Stories
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Southeast Elementary School
Middle Schools Sycamore Middle School
High Schools Sycamore High School
School District 427, 427, 427
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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