11442 W Us Highway 20 Galena, IL 61036

This historic home in Galena, IL may be the one for you! It has all the charm of old and comforts & convenience of new, including FIBER INTERNET! It looks very stately set far back from the road on a full acre of land which affords it wonderful privacy. Once known as The Scadden House, and later, Hazelwood Farm, Guest House and Country Gardens, research indicates this Historic Frame home on the west edge of Galena (just outside city limits and still zoned AG-GEN AG) was built in the 1850's and can be found in the 1898 Jo Daviess County Plat Book (see associated docs). It still has it's original character. Situated on the west edge of town, it is just outside city limits which means it's subject to county AG zoning, not subject to the rigid city building code restrictions when remodeling historic homes. It also gives it all the conveniences of Galena lifestyle plus Country Views. Current owners have done much in their 5 year tenure to restore it to its original grandeur including a total restoration of the exterior. It has two staircases, twin parlors separated by working pocket doors (one of which can serve dual purpose as a 4th sleeping room). A spacious granite & stainless steel kitchen with skylight features room for two chefs to create meals together and features a Jenn-aire gas stove with griddle/grill. It even has an additional gas-fired brick oven!. The kitchen opens into a grand dining room/gathering area one direction, and the other direction to decks and outdoor entertaining area by the relaxing frog pond feature complete with water Lillies, romantic wrought iron table for two and fire pit. You can host your big parties there with room to spare. The room off the dining/kitchen area (currently used as office space) has plumbing started for main level laundry plus large pantry. The focal point of the large dining area is a spacious 9'h x 6'w stone wall with natural gas line already in place for addition of a third (gas) fireplace or gas stove. The amazing pastel DaVinci Slate roof tiles & copper colored gutters and downspouts give the home an added elegance. See DaVinci website for excellent storm rating and features of the roof at https://www.davinciroofscapes.com/products/slate/ for full details or associated docs for brief details on this high quality roofing. The quaint 2 car garage still holds remnants of its past. Several historical research articles are included in the associated documents. Large apple and mulberry trees for pies, jellies, etc. Room for large garden, children and pets. Most furniture is also for sale on separate bill of sale at closing. Antique radios are EXCLUDED. 1 year Home Warranty included. So much to describe, it's best to schedule a showing to look for yourselves. Do review the associated documents though, as it will definitely enhance your showing.