Fire House / Garage / Rental / Business / Home - Unique!

Overview: Historic "Hose Station No. 2" 1905 Fire House located in Burlington, Iowa.  This historic building was designed by George P. Washburn, a prominent architect who designed many grand homes and buildings that still exist in Burlington and other cities.  A truly amazing craftsmanship invested in construction.

Possible Use: A very unique and versatile historic property that could be used as a Historic Inn, Apartment, Guest House, Coffee Shop, Entertainment House, Business Office, etc.  Because it's historic, it may qualify for tax incentives.
We used it for family/company entertainment and car storage. Call to  make an appointment to view the property.

Property Details:
Floors: 2 floors and a full basement
Main Floor: Divided into a 2 spaces: kitchen area and a garage space.  Originally, 1905, there was the fireman's living area, an open living area (black and white tile room), and fire truck garage.
2nd Floor: Currently is a large open floor plan room, carpeted, with a bar sink and offside center island.  This space was originally (1905) the feed storage loft (built in the era of horse-drawn fire apparatus).
Basement: Full and unfinished stone basement.
Garage:  Large for up to 4 small cars, or 2 large cars/trucks, or a Fire Truck!
Bathroom: Half (1/2) Bath, no tub or shower, but hook ups and space are there
Sink: Kitchen sink on the main floor AND a bar sink on the 2nd floor
Heating Unit: New Furnace in November 2010
A/C: New Central A/C in 2005
Electric:  Complete re-wired (all in conduit) in 1998-99
Plumbing:  Complete re-plumbing in 1998-99
Carpet: Full carpeting on the 2nd floor
Additional Parking: Brick parking for 3-5 cars, which could be expanded, and there is on-street parking both sides of street
Lot: Large, landscaped, with low maintenance and minimal grass to mow. Most of the lot is on the hill behind the building
Taxes: $1,550/yr 

Burlington, Iowa: 
A beautiful historic town on the Mississippi River, southeast of Iowa, with many beautiful and historic German, Gothic, Victorian, and Irish Style grand homes and buildings