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1892 Queen Anne – Osceola, IA

8/23/19 13 Comments
Posted on OHD: 8/23/19. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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National Register Property

502 S Main St, Osceola, IA 50213

Osceola's finest gem, a Queen Anne beauty on park like setting, she is listed in the National Register of Historic Places! (Link to history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcellus_Luther_and_Julia_Protzman_Temple_House) Mature trees and landscaping, winding sidewalk paths, hidden benches, cast iron fencing, front porch and side porch to enjoy the afternoon and evenings. Large hidden patio with ambient lighting and stone chimney fireplace to gather around with friends and family. French doors off the 3 car garage opens the door for more entertaining area or possible kitchen. Garage itself has 3 stalls plus a loft that could be finished for additional living quarters. Circle drive with a beautiful working fountain Back to the house: Beautiful woodwork and doors, hardwood flooring through out! Mr Temple, Attorney at Law knew what quality was when he built this home in 1860. Updated modern eat in kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a wood burning stove. Laundry room is off the kitchen as well as a full bath with claw foot tub, true water closet and curved pedestal sink and tiled floors. Formal dining room with built in hutch, parlor with working fireplace, music parlor, and gentleman's parlor all have pocket doors and hardwood flooring. Grand hall with staircase to second level features upper landing with sitting area and entrance to attic. The attic could be finished for additional living area. Four huge bedrooms, one bedroom features a Juliet balcony!Large master bath with whirlpool tub, dual pedestal sinks and shower. Rear staircase with maids quarters and maids pantry.The third bath also has a claw foot tub and tiled floors. A 14 month Home Warranty is included! This homes boasts of an era gone by but one that we all crave to revisit. Furnishings can be purchased with the home. By appointment only! This could be a B&B or just your family home! If you are looking for a solid piece of history this could be your home.......
4 Bed 3 Bath 2,940 Sq Ft 0.5 Ac.
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