184 9th St, Lincoln, IL 62656

Talk about lovely! This exquisite historical 5 bedroom, 2 full bath two story home has so much to offer -- without a doubt a must to view for those looking for both ample interior as well as exterior space plus features! On the main floor, you will be welcomed by a captivating foyer complete with a sitting area, open staircase, and grand columns, a wonderfully large living room area host to a vintage fireplace, French doors that lead to the front/side covered porch, abundant floor space, and a superb bay window, a rustic dining room featuring a second fireplace, charming built-ins, and French doors leading to a fabulous side screened in porch, charming totally renovated kitchen (2019) complete with appliances to remain, adjacent butlers pantry/laundry area, and direct exterior access to a screened back porch/fenced backyard, a great 10X13 sunporch, 15X10 den with an adjacent recently updated full bath, and a family room area host to a third fireplace in addition to a bay window area. Take a trip to the upper level via the wonderful wide open staircase and find five generous bedrooms (two complete with bay windows -- one currently being used as a walk-in closet) as well as a second full bath with original tile flooring, beautiful newly refinished vanity, new shower, and an overhead skylight. Property also features a partial basement for storage (also houses additional laundry facilities currently), an absolutely fantastic front and side covered porch (rebuilt in 2012), impressive crown molding throughout various main floor rooms, classy transom windows, both front and back staircases, a whole house attic fan, refinished hardwood flooring throughout much of home, all appliances to remain upon settlement for new owner(s) including washer and dryer - the list goes on! On the exterior, you will find a quaint side deck area, two screened porches, rear patio (patio and sidewalk poured in 2018), and a one car detached garage with alley access, attached lean to/storage area, and adjacent off-street parking (wiring to garage new in 2010) - all enclosed by fencing complete with mature overhead shade trees! Maintenance free vinyl sided exterior - most newer vinyl windows throughout - boiler replaced in 2008 - sewer line from house to street new in 2010 -- architectural roof on house new in 2013 and 2018 -- water heater replaced in 2014 -- central air conditioning added on main floor in 2018. Sauna is negotiable. Not to mention, this home also has quite the history! Popular author and editor William Maxwell (as noted on a plaque in front of home) was raised in this property from 1910 to 1920 - neat! If you are in the Lincoln/Logan County real estate market for a prominent 5 bedroom, 2 full bath two story home within the heart of historic Lincoln, Illinois, be sure to view 184 9th Street, Lincoln - without a doubt one of the finest most prestigious and classic properties around! Sellers are willing to consider all reasonable offers!