One of the most recognized and loved homes in all of Downers Grove and the historic Pierce Downer School area! The home features perhaps the best wrap around covered front porch in town plus beautiful original woodwork, built-ins, leaded glass windows and cabinets, hardwood floors throughout, mostly double pane windows, three finished levels, 4 bedrooms, […]

Welcome to 635 S. Oak Street, a property you don’t want to miss if you are interested in 1) restoring a historic home, 2) restoring and expanding a historic home, or 3) deconstructing an existing house and building new. This Colonial Revival house was designed by Harford Field in 1936, owned by one family, and […]

Are you looking for a large garage and workshop, then see this home! Step into history while enjoying the comforts of today in this extraordinary 1893-1894 Victorian ”Painted Lady,” originally built by Alfred and Anna Patrick, successful farmers who fulfilled their dream of moving into town by creating one of the area’s most distinctive homes. […]

Own a piece of Illinois history in one of Mount Carroll’s most distinctive homes. This stately 19th-century two-story brick home is a true reflection of Mount Carroll’s rich history and timeless Italianate architecture. Situated on two lots and featured on the city’s historic walking tour, the home is beautifully complemented by a charming brick street. […]

History greets you at the door, offering a warm welcome and an invitation to join in the story-line of this venerable Princeton estate. The Italian marble fountain with the guardian lions give you the first inclination that this is perhaps somewhat of a fairy-tale palace, but its’ primary designation is simply Home. Showcasing an extravagant […]

This unique home in Harding Woods was built of local recycled materials and profiled in Popular Mechanics in 1917 for its distinctive architecture. That architecture includes multiple elements found in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style homes, including the patterns in the leaded glass windows in the living and dining rooms and the home has been […]

Thornycote a 1901 English Arts and Crafts design by Howard Van Doren Shaw, is a home where craftsmanship, harmony, and grace still define daily life. Set on over an acre of lush, landscaped land near Lake Michigan, this residence invites admiration and offers a sense of place within its storied past. A handsome foyer introduces […]

Steeped in history and set on over four acres of richly cultivated land, this classic Greek Revival house (c.1854) offers a rare blend of period craftsmanship and modern comfort. Original wide-plank pine floors run throughout, complemented by carefully recreated solid-wood trim matching the home’s original millwork. Two parlors, separated by original folding doors, provide flexible […]

Are you a buyer seeking something beyond the ordinary-here is an architectural gem, unlike anything else on the market! Designed in the late 1930’s by the owner, Robert Silhan, this rare Streamline Moderne bungalow, a one-of-a-kind home includes clean lines, curves, glass block and horizontal banding! Inspired and influenced by designs presented during the 1933 […]