359 Park Street

Elgin, Illinois 60120

Own a piece of history! This stunning Queen Anne-style home, built in 1887, boasts over 3,000 square feet of charm. Located in Elgin's Historic District, it was originally constructed for Edward and Cordelia Barclay. The home was featured in the 2016 Elgin Historic House Tour & won the prestigious 2015 Grand Prize award from Chicago Paint & Coatings for "Chicago's Finest Painted Ladies!" The home features 10-foot ceilings & an open first floor, showcasing meticulously restored original details such as hardwood floors, plaster crown molding, ceiling medallions, fireplace mantels w/ Victorian tile, stained glass, baseboards, & intricate doorway trim. Step through the front vestibule, featuring original encaustic tiles, into the grand formal foyer. The winding staircase, a true highlight, showcases intricate railings & beautiful stained-glass windows. This space also includes an original fireplace, a charming nook, & leads into the spacious living room, which boasts an original ceiling light & large bright windows. The cozy family room, w/ original chandelier & intricate fireplace has pocket door entry to fourth bedroom suite w/ attached full bath, clawfoot tub & vanity w/ granite top. The separate dining room seamlessly flows into a beautifully updated kitchen featuring a large island, all stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, a spacious butler's pantry, & French door access to a paver patio. From the kitchen, you can head upstairs to the second-floor laundry or downstairs to the full, unfinished basement, which includes a utility sink, workbench, and storage cabinets. Primary bedroom is large & comfortable w/ adjacent sitting room & generous closet space. Down the hall find two additional bedrooms, & a full bath w/ heated marble floors & double vanity w/ granite countertop. Outside, relax on one of two covered porches. Updated electrical, plumbing, kitchen, baths, zoned central air conditioning, boiler (2009), roof (2014), maintenance free turf grass area, brick paver patio, & driveway. Walking distance from downtown, Metra, library, fitness center, bike trail, schools and more! Don't miss out on this exquisite one-of-a-kind historic home! You will not be disappointed!