Description:Recently Reduced! Call 815-341-3950 with questions or more information.
This 1850 French Second Empire Brick Victorian is a 4 level, 20 room home currently operating as busy Bed & Breakfast offering choice of turn-key business operation and/or beautiful private country residence.
Known as the Felt Manor, it is located in historic town of Galena, the "Jewel of the Midwest", this premier 1/2 acre+ property sits high on the hill located just two blocks from the popular Main street and overlooks downtown Galena and the surrounding countryside. Enjoy breath-taking views from most rooms and large front porch.
The main building is 6500 sq ft with 7 bedrooms and 5.5 baths with original marble sinks, 7 marble fireplaces and separate Library, Living Room, Dining Room & Parlors. The property also boasts a 1900 sq ft carriage house/garage, original ice house and the entire property features multi-level walled gardens.
Ground floor offers seperate entrance currently used as innkeepers quarters; 1st floor provides central formal entrance hall from front porch stairs & back porch (ground level accessibility) and holds LR, DR, Library, Den, Full Bth & Kitchen. 2nd Floor holds 5 guest BR's & Bths and large linen closet with built-ins; 3rd floor original Ballroom, offers 1 huge space & 2 additional rooms easily converted as desired. Ornate woodwork, high ceilings, 9ft doors, hand-painted, many closets & large, original windows throughout.
Business includes most furnishings, historic documents & photos, all guest and kitchen supplies, current advertising & marketing materials, published 800 & business phone numbers, website domain, email, etc.
More Features:
- Historic Landmark: A double limestone staircase from street to house level, built in 1850, known as "Felt's Folly". Documented as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey.
- Original 1870's hand-painted doors and woodwork throughout.
- Original Built-in Walnut bookcases in Library plus other original built-ins
- Huge Linen closet on second floor and many closets throughout.
- Original hand-built windows operate as new.
- Huge Bay windows with interior shutters and shutter wells.
- Original Ornate door mouldings and hardware.
- 7 Original Marble Fireplaces and 5 marble sinks
- Lots of historic details including, documents, drawings, photos and memoirs.
Systems:
- 200 Amp electrical service.
- Two 75 Gallon natural gas water heaters with automatic water softener
- Central fire detection and security system
- Underground rainwater cistern with with high pressure pump for lawn sprinkling.
- Quiet Hot water/steam heat, New fuel-efficient boiler in 2005
- Heated workshop, lots of storage.
Appliances:
- 2 Washers and 2 Dryers in Large Laundry room
- 2 Refrigerators
- 2 Freezers
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Floor buffer/polisher
- 50 Qt Dehumidifier
- 2 Electrolux Vacuums
- Full Equipment list available
Recent improvements:
- Brick pointing
- Soffit and fascia/window details restored and painted.
- Original shutters restored and replaced.
Continuing improvements:
- Began restoration of the 1900 sq ft carriage house, with loft. Could be a 3 car garage with loft or luxury guest suites.
This is a turn-key business with all the equipment and supplies needed to run. The building is thoughtfully preserved and can be a large private home as well.
Serious and qualified buyers/inquiries please. contact us for gallery links and website. 3% commission to cooperative brokers. Call Dan for an appointment at 815-341-3950
