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Built
in 1855 in Bishop Hill, this property is one of the remaining original
Swedish “Colony” landmark buildings. Completely restored in 2001 and
with many updates since then, the 14 rooms lend themselves to a variety of
uses. Ideal home for a growing
family, pre-retirees or retirees with extended family.
Bishop
Hill today is a peaceful country village with tree-lined streets, boutiques,
restaurants and a bakery, museums, art galleries and festivals year round.
Property
currently operating as a B&B.
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Snuggle
up to the wood burning stove and enjoy the fire on cold, wintry nights in the
2nd floor living room. Original pine plank flooring.
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Painted
in 2008, this kitchen is both charming and functional.
The kitchen opens onto the 2nd story screened-in porch,
wonderful for alfresco dining, morning coffee or watching the beautiful
sunset. Original pine plank
flooring and ceiling fan.
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This
spacious front room on the first floor can be a shop, home office,
artist’s studio & gallery or another family room for games and
computers. Has its own bath
with walk-in shower.
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This
formal dining room is spacious and bright with several large windows (four).
Perfect for family meals or gathering of friends.
Original pine plank flooring and ceiling fan
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A master bedroom suite on the first
floor has a separate bedroom, bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and
kitchenette area. The
kitchenette opens onto the back porch.
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Ease away your aches and pains in
this double whirlpool Jacuzzi bathtub with overhead massaging showerhead.
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This bedroom on
the first floor is warm and bright with wood floors.
It has an attached full bath with a clawfoot tub and overhead shower.
This bedroom also has a small kitchenette that opens onto the back
porch.
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Extra bedroom on the main floor with bath
(walk-in shower). Very spacious
with lots of windows and sunlight. Original
pine plank flooring.
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The
2nd floor also has a private 2-room suite, perfect as a
“mother-in-law” suite or for visitors.
It has a separate bedroom and a bright, spacious kitchenette.
The kitchenette opens onto the 2nd floor screened-in
porch.
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Enjoy a relaxing soak in the
clawfoot soaking tub in this bath with handheld shower.
Painted in the Swedish style. Original
pine plank flooring
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On the 2nd floor, off the
kitchen, is another bath with a walk-in shower. Original pine plank
flooring.
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The
laundry room is located on the 2nd floor off the kitchen, but
with additional hook-ups in the basement.
Large enough for a household office too and an extra fridge or
freezer.
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With Greek Revival details, this
historic building has a two-story portico.
Relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature on the covered back
porch on the main level.
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