$699,950
Offered in the coveted Scarritt Point Historic Dist, this rare 1896 Queen Anne Victorian is a true architectural showpiece. Set above the street behind decorative stone walls + wrought iron fencing, the home makes an unforgettable impression w/ its wraparound covered porch, iconic tower, and commanding presence. Inside, orig woodwork, stained/leaded glass, hdwds, 6 fp's, and solid wood pocket doors between the ladies' + gentlemen's parlors create a level of craftsmanship that is nearly impossible to replicate. The gentlemen's parlor is wrapped in Cole & Son handpainted wallpaper imported from England, while the ladies' parlor features a stunning Milton & King mural. Main lvl is richly layered w/ intricate wallcoverings, detailed ceilings, crown, formal dining, powder rm, and remarkable historic character at every turn. Even the porch carries beautiful period detail, and if you look up, you may catch the cherubs hidden throughout the home.
Kitchen blends preserved history + modern function w/ orig cabinets/flooring, Cafe Series dbl-oven gas range w/ 6 burners + air fryer, Bosch dw, and commercial-style refrigeration. All 5 BRs feature private baths, a rare amenity for a home of this era. Multiple living spaces include a 2nd-fl sitting rm w/ accented fp + vintage wallpaper discovered in a secret attic rm by the current owners, expansive 3rd-fl spaces filled w/ natural light, and lower lvl living rm plus speakeasy rm + half bath. 2 laundry zones, bsmt + 2nd fl. Rare attached 2-car garage. Since 2023: 8 new Pella 3rd-fl windows, 2 new Lennox high-eff furnaces + ACs, 2 Ecobee thermostats, 2 Bradford White elec water heaters, restored chimneys, updated electrical, 2 new Velux skylights, LED lighting t/o, Vivint monitoring, new window treatments, updated paint/wallpaper, and privacy-focused landscaping. Tax Abatement through 2030!
5
Beds
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6.5
Baths
415 Benton Boulevard, Kansas City
Listing courtesy of Dylan Van Gerpen of Real Broker, LLC.