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1875 Italianate – Sparta, WI

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Added to OHD on 8/24/18   -   Last OHD Update: 7/25/22

603 N Water St, Sparta, WI 54656

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  • 6 Bed
  • 6 full, 2 half Bath
  • 4173 Sq Ft
  • 0.51 Ac.
NOW IS THE TIME! THIS HOME IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. MOVE YOUR FAMILY INTO THIS SPECTACULAR SPACE OR THINK BIGGER AND OPEN A COFFEE SHOP, WEDDING VENUE, PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO OR WHATEVER YOU HAVE BEEN DREAMING ABOUT. THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS. THIS BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED ITALIANATE VICTORIAN WAS A SUCCESSFUL B&B. IT BEGINS WITH GRACIOUS FOYER AND A WINDING STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE UPPER BEDROOMS AND TOWER. IN ADDITION THIS HOME PRESENTS AN EXPANSIVE LIVING ROOM WITH CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, A FORMAL DINING ROOM, A HUGE GOURMET KITCHEN AND A SUN DRENCHED FOUR SEASON PORCH WITH GAS STOVE FOR WINTER WARMTH. THE BASEMENT IS PARTIALLY FINISHED WITH EGRESS WINDOWS AND INCLUDES A FULL BATHROOM. A MUST SEE! SELLER FINANCING MAY BE POSSIBLE. CURRENTLY ZONED G1 - RESIDENTIAL
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Michele Burton, Berkshire Hathaway :: (608) 781-1100

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Zann
Zann | 507 comments
5 years ago

OMG. This is my absolute dream Italianate, but not spooky. It’s like a mirror image. I am pretty sure my mouth was hanging open while I scrolled.

All that house in such beautiful condition for only $295k? I can buy some burgundy or purple wallpaper and a few gallons of paint stripper. Bring it on.

Dr. Peterson
Dr. Peterson | 93 comments
5 years ago

Of all the wonderful features of this building, I am most impressed with Photo #20 – the french-curve, half Mobius transition of the stairwell wall to the 2nd floor hallway ceiling. Very nice execution.

Daughter of George

Dr. Peterson, that’s what I would have said too if I could speak Stairway as eloquently as you! Thank you for defining the exquisite detail that simply made my jaw drop.

Miss-Apple37

As a French woman, i was wondering about the meaning of a French curve, but Google showed me the answer. I wouldn’t have known the name in French either. Apparently we call it a “pistolet” (pistol) or a “perroquet” (parrot). Thanks for the piece of culture 🙂

JimH
Moderator
5 years ago

Lots of updates, and the tower and staircase make it all worthwhile.

Joe
Joe | 793 comments
5 years ago

I am often afraid to look at the decor when a listing says that the house is a former B&B. This one , although decorated, does not have the over the top miss mash that the former B&B mention brings to my mind. It is simple and elegant. I am confused as to the reference to cathedral ceiling, because I don’t see one, but overall, I could move in to this one as-is. Really nice!

BettyAnn
Supporter
5 years ago

Please don’t hate me but, in this house, I think the white trim works. I love this house.

JDmiddleson
5 years ago

Love the house and love the iron fence!

Mimi
Supporter
5 years ago

I am obsessed w this house –so beautiful & artfully maintained!! I am in love! Prince harming sweep me off my feet and take me home to this house!!

miles227
Marc | 248 comments
5 years ago

It looks like the “garden” bathroom is in the third floor turret! The white pickett fence is the upper stair railing. There’s a better picture of it on the realtor’s site. All of the ironwork on the exterior and fence is wonderful.

Robinjn
Supporter
5 years ago

Okay who else saw the city name, The spikes on the tower, and the all caps realtor description and wanted to scream WE ARE SPARTA!!!

Anybody? Bueller? Okay. (slinks off).

I love this house. The staircase alone is just fabulous. It needs to be rescued from the 1980s but with very little work it could be a complete showstopper again.

Danielle Obrien | <span class="wpdiscuz-comment-count">7 comments</span>
Danielle Obrien | 7 comments
5 years ago

Probably the most perfect home I’ve seen so far!!!! Love love love everything about it ?

Miss-Apple37
Supporter
5 years ago

I love these italianate winding staircases, they’re so gracious! And the cherry on top of it is the curve of the wall above it in the upper level! i also like the thin darker lines on the floor all around the foyer. A beautiful house!

Jessica
Jessica | 63 comments
5 years ago

Call me crazy, but I love about half of this wall paper!

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