Honored as one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture" by the Kansas Sampler Foundation... The Incomparable Historic Lebold Mansion!The stately Italianate mansion is located near the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Family Home in Historic Abilene, Kansas, this magnificent 23-room Victorian Mansion was built in 1880 & has been professionally & authentically restored. Many updates by current owners. Hand painted & papered decorative ceilings, exquisite formal draperies, gold crown moulding, beautiful hardwood inlaid floors, original gilded bronze hardware throughout & more. Featured in national magazines & listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Elegant vestibule introduces you through double doors w/ etched glass & original woodwork. The focal point of the stair hall is an elaborate walnut newel post w/ gas source for lamp; Gorgeous original parquet wood flooring; Rich wallpapered walls & ceilings & gold crown molding. Library: Exquisite historic restoration w/ elaborate papered ceiling; Ornamental fireplace and Gold crown molding. Front Parlor: Restored in the Renaissance Revival style w/ Scalamandre wall paper (Scalamandre textiles have been used for numerous historical restorations including the White House & William Randolph Hearst?s castle, San Simeon) 10? windows & original pocket doors; Access from entry hall though double doors; Original wood floors; Pennsylvania Dutch stencil adorns the ceiling in the front parlor. Majestic back parlor/music room features an ornamental fireplace, stunning inlaid wood floors & a spacious bay window. Adorned in the French style, with a breathtaking hand painted mural ceiling & a dramatic chandelier gives it a palatial effect. Meticulously restored in Greek Revival style the formal dining room has rich hand-painted Lincrusta wall paper, Gold crown molding & opulent chandelier; Easy access to large kitchen & back parlor for entertaining; Renovated half bath w/ new sink & faucet. Elaborate detail of the formal dining room ceiling is stunning w/ masterful hand painted medallion & gold accents. Beautifully renovated kitchen w/ one antique stove/oven; Ornate tile flooring; New door w/ ornate glass in entry from formal dining; New walk-in pantry and Access to enclosed back porch. The upper level encompasses amazing original woodwork design atop the grand staircase. Spacious main hall landing w/ access to four/five large bedrooms, master bath, dressing/sitting room & tower room/study. The grand master suite boasts luxurious carpeting, oversized closet, & a spacious sitting/dressing room w/ wonderful morning sunlight. The gentleman?s bedroom is appointed w/ ornate cornices, rich tapestries & open to sitting room/ possible 5th bedroom. Boys nursery has an oversized closet; Girls nursery has a built-in wardrobe; Both nurseries convenient to children?s bath. Upper level now features a new bath with antique claw-foot tub, tile flooring, new sink , toilet & fixtures, wainscoting & is convenient to bedrooms. Distinctive design features include unique limestone façade, awe-inspiring 5-story tower w/ breathtaking views of the plains & the city & porte-cochere. Expansive grounds w/ ornamental iron fencing. Oversized detached three-car garage.