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Listing courtesy of Circa Properties.
Description
Est 1877 Only a handful of homes face Lafayette Square Park & only one was built by the steamboat Captain Horace Bixby (mentor of Mark Twain) which sets the stage for the remarkable dwelling that unfolds within its storied walls. Meticulously updated & remodeled w/ items curated to honor its significance & provenance. All the bells & whistles of modern living drenched in detail w/ medallioned ceilings & stunning sunrises from the private primary veranda. Millwork has been painstakingly restored, original light fixtures, sweeping stairwells rebuilt & repurposed original materials. An entertainer’s dream from parlor to patio w/ rooftop garden deck for outdoor entertaining to built-ins & butler’s pantry, add to original elements of pocket doors, elegant fireplaces. Banked in bedrooms a mid-level lounge is a haven for unwinding. A breathtaking façade overlooks the park & the new brick garage w/ spiral stairwell & garden deck raise the roof for outdoor enjoyment & complete the package.
Property Details and Features
Amenities
- Cable Available: 1
Appliances & Equipment
- “Dishwasher”, “Disposal”, “Dryer”, “Gas Cooktop”, “Gas Oven”, “Refrigerator”, “Washer”
Basement
- Basement: “Concrete”, “Partially Finished”, “Unfinished”
Bathrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 1 Half Bathroom
- 3 Total Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom on the main level
- 3 main/upper level bathrooms
- 1 main level half bathroom
- 2 upper level full bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 5 Total Bedrooms
- Description: Possible Extra Lw Lv,Master Bdr. Suite,Other
- 5 main/upper level bedrooms
- 5 upper level bedrooms
Building
- Above Grade Finished Area: 4752 Sq.Ft.
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
- Architectural Style: “Historic”, “Manse”, “Other”
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0 Sq.Ft.
- Construction Materials: “Brick”
- Levels: “Three Or More”
- Living Area: 4752 Sq. Ft.
- Building Age: 147
- Style Description: Other
- 13 total rooms
- Year Built: 1877
Community
- Neighborhood: Lafayette Square
Cooling
- Cooling: “Ceiling Fan(s)”, “Electric”, “Zoned”
Disclosures
- Disclosures: “Unknown”, “City”, “Flood Plain No”, “Historic Restriction”, “Occupancy Perm Req”, “Sellers Discl. Avail”
Dining Room
- Separate Dining
Fireplaces
- Features: “Non Functional”
- 6 Fireplaces Total
- Fireplace Included
- Location: Bedroom,Den/Library,Dining Room,Living Room,Other
Garage
- 2 garage spaces
- Garage Included
Heating
- Heating: “Forced Air”, “Zoned”
- Heating Included
- Heat Source: Gas,Solar
Home Owner’s Association
- Fee: 0
Interior Features
- Features: “Bookcases”, “Historic/Period Mlwk”, “Special Millwork”, “Window Treatments”, “High Ceilings”, “Some Wood Floors”
Kitchen
- Butler Pantry,Center Island,Custom Cabinetry,Eat-In Kitchen,Granite Countertops
Listing
- Price per Sq.Ft.: $202
- Transaction Type: Sale
- Ownership Type: Private
Location
- Special Areas: 2nd Floor Laundry,Balcony,Bonus Room,Entry Foyer,Front/Back Stairs,Library/Den,Living Room,Media Room
- Major Area: Central East
- Parcel Number: 1807-00-0060-0
- Subdivision Name: Newman Howard Add
- Township: St. Louis City
Lot
- Features: “Fencing”, “Level Lot”, “Park View”, “Partial Fencing”, “Sidewalks”, “Streetlights”
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0746
- Lot Size Dimensions: 25×130
- Lot Size Source: County Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 3250 Sq.Ft.
- Lot Number: 4
Miscellaneous
- Misc. Features: Deck-Composite,Near Public Trans,Patio,Porch-Covered,Smoke Alarm/Detec
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 0
- 2 covered spaces
- Features: “Additional Parking”, “Alley Access”, “Garage Door Opener”, “Off Street”, “Workshop in Garage”
- Parking Total: 0
Possession
- Possession: “Close Of Escrow”
Property
- Property Sub Type: Residential
Schools
- Elementary School: Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center
- High School: Vashon High
- High School District: St. Louis City
- Middle Or Junior School: Long Middle Community Ed. Center
Sewer
- “Public Sewer”
Taxes
- Prop Asses City Tax: 1
- Annual Tax Amount: 7862
- Tax Legal Description: C. B. 1807 MISSISSIPPI AVE 25 FT X 130 FT NEWMAN & HOWARD ADDN BLOCK 1 LOT 4
- Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
- Water Source: “Public”
Windows
- Features: “Six Panel Door(s)”, “French Door(s)”, “Pocket Door(s)”, “Some Insulated Wndws”, “Some Stained Glass”, “Some Wood Windows”