505 Western Ave Joliet, IL 60435

Sold during processing. Love history and CHARM? This could be your next home, and at an AMAZING price! Offering the W.A.S. Brooks House, which is Italianate architecture in style, and built in 1875. It is a contributing designation to the Upper Bluff Historic District in the sought after Cathedral Area, and the second oldest home in the District! Exuding the charm of the era, boasting a new roof, and paint with a designer chosen historic color combination, you'll be drawn to the curb appeal of this home as well as the surrounding homes. Enter in and immediately sense the "bygone days", with it's SPECTACULAR black walnut grand staircase, hardwood floors, and restored 10' ceilings throughout! Pass through the glass doors to the spacious parlor (or living room) with it's stately wood pocket doors, and original graceful light fixture, leading to the sitting (or family room). This room has the first floor portion of the original 2 story bay windows and fittings, and has a cozy wood burning fireplace. Across from the family room you'll find the dining room which also has it's charming original light fixture. These 2 rooms span the entire width of the home! Toward the back of the home is the FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM with walk-in closet. There's a a charming full bathroom, and the maid's kitchen with staircase, along with the entry to the lovely back gardens and garage. The second level contains another large kitchen, a dining area with a second story portion of the light filled bay window, a large sitting room, two additional bedrooms, and the second bathroom with a CLAW FOOT TUB, and space plumbed for a third bathroom. Upstairs and throughout the home, there is additional ample storage areas! The basement is original with a limestone foundation. All is situated on nearly a third of an acre of lovely landscaped gardens and has a newer 2.5 car garage with a garage door opener. Information of note: New tear-off roof with warranty - 2025. Exterior professionally painted - 2024. Air conditioning (gas forced) - 2020. Gas heat - 1995. Newer washer & dryer. Circuit panel - approximately 2020. Perma-Seal re-inforcing metal posts in the basement. A Home Warranty is offered with a full price, CLOSED contract. The home is sold AS IS. Schedule a showing soon to see this truly rare & unique opportunity to own an historic home!