Whether or not you’re a fan of the “more is more” approach the Victorians took to outfitting their homes, you’ll still be awestruck with the interior of this massive home for sale in Rock Island, Illinois. It appears to have retained pretty much all of its original woodwork, and let me tell ya’—there’s a LOT of it! This beauty is on the market for $205,700, and that would pretty afford you a semi-large closet in my town. Which is to say: SOMEONE PLEASE SNATCH UP THIS GEM.
Per the listing:
Wow!! This historic home is a must see! The moment you walk in it’s like walking back in time. From the beautiful restored woodwork, cabinets, floors to the beam ceilings, & lead glass windows. House has been professionally updated throughout. All newer mechanicals from top to bottom. This house has way too many updates to list. The ONLY true way to appreciate it is to see it. Call listing agent for additional listing info. SEE IT. YOU”LL BUY IT!!!
More information over at Zillow, courtesy of RE/MAX River Cities.
AUTHOR ELIZABETH FINKELSTEIN
Elizabeth is the founder of CIRCA and a practicing writer, architectural historian and preservation consultant living in Brooklyn, NY. Elizabeth has loved historic houses for as long as she can remember, having grown up in an 1850’s Greek Revival gem that was lovingly restored by her parents. Elizabeth, her husband Ethan and their beagle Banjo remain on a relentless hunt for their perfect “Thanksgiving house.”
There's Some Pretty Insane Woodwork Inside This Illinois Home
