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1865/1886 – Leavenworth, KS

Posted on OHD: 4/5/21. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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National Register Property

1037 3rd Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66048

Step back into time and through the doors of this “painted lady” and immediately fall in love! Built circa 1865 by Samuel and Susan B Atwood, this home is on the National Historic Registry and she is looking for new owners! With 4000+ SF this timeless treasure has been lovingly restored. Massive front porch welcomes you home and the “Gothic” floor plan with multiple living spaces provides optimal entertaining - preserved interior with gorgeous pumpkin pine from the East coast. Lofty 12 ½ ceilings, pocket doors, intricately carved pier mirror in the foyer, 3 working fireplaces, 3 separate "parlor" rooms, butler’s pantry, updated kitchen and baths, 50-year roof installed in 2012 with new gutters, whole new sewer line in 2010, electric panel in 2016, ceilings restored and so much more! 5th non-conforming bedroom on 2nd floor and “Lawyer’s Office” in finished insulated attic with mahogany trim and closets for a possible 6th bedroom. The detached 2-car garage has a hay loft with water access which could be converted into an apartment for rental income. The screened in porch is ideal for relaxing and having your morning coffee. Sitting on a .35-acre fully fenced corner lot, you feel as though you are at a park. Dry basement is large with plenty of storage space. Magnificently captivating & bursting with character, best describes this exceptionally maintained and beautiful home in the heart of Leavenworth, just minutes to base and within walking distance to the local restaurants and shopping. A show stopping favorite during the annual Leavenworth Candlelight Vintage Homes Tour.
5 Bed · 2.5 Bath · 4,278 Sq Ft · 0.35 Ac.
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