512 Dewey Ave Galena, IL 61036

The Coates Cottage, featured on the 2012 Tour of Historical Galena Homes, was aptly named after former resident Ralph Coates by past owners post-restoration, and began as a one room structure dating back to the 1830's that has evolved over the years into an enchanting miner's cottage mixing touches of yesteryear with modern styling. Sited back off the street tucked in the trees, the property offers a very private setting with a location just a few blocks from downtown Galena, and even features its own off-street parking now updated with concrete pad. Entry opens to large three season's room great for relaxing and entertaining that feeds to comfortable living room and cozy dining room with wide plank wood floors. The kitchen is to the rear in the original portion of the house, and features good cabinet space, solid surface counters, room for eat-in table, gas range, and pantry. Retreat to the upper level to find charming bedroom, sitting area/laundry area with Samsung washer/dryer, supplemental heating and cooling from Fujitsu mini-split heat pump, refinished pine paneling wall, and last but not least, a spa-like bathroom. Bathroom features updated plumbing, electric radiant heat under tile, luxurious soaking tub with rotating main faucet and hand-held sprayer, and dramatic Grohe rain shower faucet on ceiling over tub, providing a true rain shower effect! Exterior features side pergola with tiled terrace over concrete that provides a great spot to enjoy the outdoors, a gorgeous, treed backdrop, beautiful landscaping, striking rock outcroppings, and an aluminum shed shielded to the rear for all your garden tools or extra storage. Updates include new shingles (2021), refrigerator and stove (2021), water and sewer lines updated, decorative fencing and fenced-in side yard, updated kitchen ceiling fan and dining room light fixture, and replaced water heater. Truly a must see!