1005 Jefferson St, Saint Charles, MO 63301

Built in 1895 by Oliver Link; 2 1/2 story turreted Richardsonian Romanesque with narrow, yellow-colored brick exterior. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 8/6/2013. Features: Attic: Finished Ballroom 2004 with hardwood parquet flooring, studio bedroom and full bath with large claw-foot tub. 5+ Porch & Balconies: Front brick & stone porch precedes the (refinished) wood paneled portico. Completely rebuilt the "spooning" porch & balcony on west wing. Reinforced sunporch on east wing and enclosed & insulated the sleeping porch above). Reception Hall: Oversized, ornately custom-carved solid oak front door with custom etched glass is surrounded by two beveled lead glass windows and triple transoms. Paneled staircase has built-in bench seat and is adorned by large, original stained glass window. Ginger breaded opening between reception hall & parlor. Large pocket doors between parlor & drawing room. 2 (2 1/2 story) Bays 3 Fireplaces 3 Jeffersonian window/doors Second floor: Added custom separate his & hers lighted corner closets to master bedroom. Added full master bath with jetted tub and laundry room. Added custom lighted corner closets to Bedrooms #2 and #3, and cornered in half-bath in Bedroom #3. Bedroom #4 has adjoined sleeping porch, professionally enclosed and insulated (Bedroom #5?). Hall Bathroom completely redesigned 2014/15, adding custom slate shower with granite bench & "shower spa" fixture, ornate mahogany/granite bow sink, mahogany high top (reproduction) commode and intricate slate floor design.. Kitchen was completely redesigned 2015 with soft-close cherry wood cabinets; all base cabinet shelves glide out. 42" wall units are trimmed and lighted. Corner lazy sue was upgraded with variegated pull out sections and custom corner wall unit has three tier turntables. 36" base pantry has slide out shelves flanked by two pull out racks. Hooded lighted stove now vents out chimney. Hidden cookbook shelf on left. Above stove is an award-winning style stainless steel double handle folding water faucet for added cooking convenience. New floor is a high-grade luxury vinyl tile, insulated for warmth and comfort. Fenced backyard; Private courtyard on west side, with large, custom-built double-door cedar arbor, custom- built raised pond with waterfall, custom double-rod reinforced, stamped concrete pads for multiple tables & chairs, and large (6 to 7 person) spa with lounger. Parking: (6 spaces): Added a detached custom 3 1/2 car garage with villa facade & porch facing courtyard (864 sq. ft.); vehicles access via rear alley. Added a space for a small RV next to the garage. Front driveway will accomodate two cars. Unfinished basement. Construction: Brick with limestone foundation Roof: 2012 - completely stripped and replaced with 30 year Colonial Slate Certainteed Architectural shingle; Conical turret roof stripped and replaced with custom-cut slate and original custom copper finial was rebuilt.