1910 Historical house in Trenton, Illinois - $385k

Illinois

Mar 14

Delightful Historical house for sale in Trenton, Illinois. Built in 1910, restored while maintaining the original character, Mullican wood flooring, arched windows, 4 good-sized bedrooms, 3-car garage. $385,000.

1910 Historical house Trenton Illinois - front view

Note: according to the owner, the house was built in the mid-1800s.

House overview

This historical beauty in the heart of Trenton has undergone over $300k in renovations. Home features solid Mullican wood flooring, arched windows, and ornate tray ceilings.

Completely updated kitchen is stunning with antique white hand-carved oak cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, large farmhouse sink, stylish open shelving, and stainless steel appliances.

Main floor also boasts a formal sitting room and living room with French door leading to a screened wrap-around back porch. Just off the kitchen is a gorgeous, bright and airy dining room.

Has 4 good-sized bedrooms. Hall bookshelf is a secret door that opens and leads to the basement lined with stone masonry, a huge storage area, whole-house geothermal system, and root cellar.

Large partially fenced with above-ground pool, and a detached 3-car garage. Convenient drive to SFB and major highways.

With too many beautiful features to mention, plus a one year home warranty, this home is a must-see!

House history

We bought this house in 2013, and it was inhabitable. Over the next nine years, my husband and I (mainly my husband, who is a carpenter) restored/renovated it.
The house was built in the mid-1800s and was once owned by Louis Reinmann, who part owned the lumber company. While he lived on the first floor, the second floor was used as a Masonic Lodge. This would explain why we found the tin ceiling running across the whole of the top floor.
My husband carefully restored and painted each piece of the tin ceiling. We began by taking all the lathe and plaster out, leaving just the bricks. We worked on one room at a time and made each one exactly how we wanted it. Each one of the downstairs rooms has a different ceiling.
What always amazes people is the secret door in the hallway that leads down to the basement. This is disguised as a bookcase.
My husband tuc pointed the entire house and restored all the original windows. We like to think we have maintained a lot of our home’s character, although it has been brought up to modern day living.
— Owner

House details

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Interior area: 2.806 sqft
Lot size: 0.28 Acres
Year built: 1910
Style: Single-Family
State: Illinois
Price: $385,000
Photos and info: Coldwell Banker
Contact: Kimberly Le-Estrada, Coldwell Banker Realty - Gundaker
- Tel: (314) 337-3490
- Office: (314) 849-2880
- Email: kimberlyrealtor618@gmail.com