11 bedrooms | 9 baths | 7,374 square feet
Built in 1876
Long time, no spook. Sorry for the lag in content, but it’s been slim pickings lately. Anyway, this epic Italianate definitely gets the job done and is located in a small town in Illinois that’s jam-packed with spooky old Victorians.
The Galena Historic Mansion absolutely pops with one of the sickest exteriors I’ve seen in a while. And inside, there’s a ruby red Czechoslovakian door that was custom made for the mansion and is aligned for the summer/winter solstice. So, if you’re looking for an entryway with an ethereal glow, this is it!
Here’s the realtor’s description.
“Galena Historic Mansion and Licensed Bed & Breakfast located on Hwy 20 includes a detached 3 car garage & also a 1 room cottage. Small Inn, great Wedding venue offering a partially finished ballroom on the 3rd level. Mansion is offered furnished w/ few personal exclusions, turn key business. Features include: Marble fireplaces in most rooms throughout. Wood burner for furnace as well as gas forced air. Ruby Red Czechoslovakian Door custom made for the mansion is aligned w/ Summer/Winter solstice-said to “Bring New Light into the Home”. Circle windows in the ballroom are also aligned for Sun/Moon. Built in bookcases in the Library/Family Room. Laundry on 2nd level could be used as an additional bedroom. Improvements include:Kitchen remodel started including appliances 2019. Water heaters(2019). Water heater & HVAC in Cottage (2022). Well pump & pressure tank (2020). Mansion Roof replaced (2014)roof on garage(2016), side porch & gazebo roof(2021). New garage doors (2019).Chimney resealed (2021). HVAC in ballroom is new & was sprayed insulated & new plaster. There is a bell service from each room. There is some work to be done or finished-Seller is finishing some projects & willing to sell as-is as well. Property is Landmarked! Qualified Buyers may call to schedule a showing.”
