4 Bedroom Home For Sale in Morris, IL

4 / 4, Single-Family Home in Morris, IL

As you enter this friendly community you are on a quiet residential street and just three blocks from the charming downtown area. You are within walking distance of Morris Area Community High School and conveniently located near I-80 for easy commuting. This lovely Victorian home features beautiful gardens as well as a large front yard with six century old oak trees on a double sized, well-maintained lot. This generational treasure was built in 1875 and is a testament to fine craftsmanship and loving restoration while incorporating the convenience and comfort of a modern home. It is a large structure that stands with the stately grace of a treasured work of art. This home has been designated as a Heritage Home by the local Historical Society. It is more than that - it is what the word home personifies. Once inside the large front doors with its etched Tiffany glass panels you will see the grand staircase immediately in front of you and the large parlor doors on either side. The ceilings on the first floor are twelve feet tall and your eyes are drawn to the chandeliers and the antique Steuben globes throughout. This is your first glimpse of just how lovely this home is and the fact that the woodwork is in the original condition, 14 different hardwoods crafted with timeless beauty. There are 3 parlors & a large dining room on the 1st floor, all with hand-tooled Carrera marble fireplaces with large mirrors over the mantles. The dining room features a built-in hutch with a Carrera marble breakfront, antique Tiffany glass doors, and hand-carved wooden hunting figurines. The rugs are custom Wilton rugs original to the house as well as antique Orientals. There are 10 fireplaces, 9 of them original hand-tooled Carrera marble. There is a modern kitchen with hearth room-fireplace & full bath. A lovely wooden spiral staircase takes you to the 2nd floor. Another staircase leads to the full basement area. The kitchen features a walk-in pantry, state-of-the-art commercial appliances, quarry tile floors, Corian counter tops, large center island with vegetable sink, and custom cabinets throughout. There are 2 outdoor decks that can be reached from the kitchen area, 1 with an enclosed hot tub. This area of the house has central air conditioning as well as its own furnace. The house is completely re-plumbed, has 400 amp. electrical service, & a brand new 75 gallon water heater. The hot water radiator heat in the main house is cost efficient & powered by a 1 million btu natural gas furnace. This, in combination with the custom thermal-pane replacement windows throughout the house, keep it warm in the winter. The large trees in the yard plus the unique venting system built into the house keep it very cool & comfortable in the summer months. There is a full basement with 9 rooms, 1 of which is a large private office, another is an exercise room. There is a private entrance to the outside. The upstairs floor has 10 foot ceilings. There are 4 bedrooms & a large hallway, all with original antique chandeliers, matching wall sconces, & antique Steuben & Crystal globes throughout. The guest room features a fully functional antique bathroom from the turn of the 20th century with original fixtures. There is a laundry room, 2 modern bathrooms, 1 with a large Jacuzzi tub, a walk in closet, linen closet, marble floors & walls, & a double sink with marble counter. The other full bathroom features a built in steam shower. The staircase to the main attic, measuring 48'by 50'by 13' tall, is on this floor. From the attic there is a stairway leading to the widows walk, a 300 square foot, fenced area for private entertaining & sun bathing- a rooftop sanctuary.