311 S Dodge St, Galena, IL 61036

Charming 3 bed, 2 bath Galena Brick with original portion dating back to around 1840 and once featured on the 50th Tour of Historic Homes perched on .45 acre homesite offering a beautiful setting with lush treed backdrop, manicured yard and convenient location to downtown Galena. Dubbed the Peter Specht Home after the original owner, the house mixes an original brick portion with the feel of yesteryear and a gorgeous modern frame section and garage added by current owner. Approach the covered front porch that spans the width of the house to find the ornate wood entry door with etched glass steamboat scene opening to foyer that feeds to main level featuring large living room with gorgeous refinished original flooring, formal dining area with wall mural of home done by local artist and skylights above for added natural light, delightful kitchen with loads of cabinetry, room for eat-in table, and pantry area that also passes through to cellar, cozy guest bedroom to front (currently used as office) with shared access to full bath with clawfoot tub, built-in storage, and pedestal sink, and additional guest bedroom with display wall of shelving. Addition houses laundry room with sink, folding counter, storage cabinetry and built-in desk area, and spacious master suite with dramatic cathedral ceilings, beamed accents, walk-in closet, direct access to paver patio, and stunning master bath with tile floors, beautiful vanity with glass door upper cabinets, bead-board accents and huge tile surround shower. Attached two car garage has wall heater, plenty room for vehicles and storage, and attic for storage above with pull down interior and exterior door access. Unfinished attic space above home offers a huge space for storage or future expansion. Enjoy the outdoors from the generous paver patio adjoining rock retaining walls and planter beds, additional concrete patio area off garage entry side, and relaxing covered front porch. Grounds are highlighted by beautifully manicured lawn with gorgeous landscaping, storage shed built to mimic an outhouse, stone accents, and treed hillside. *Parcel is irregularly shaped. Please see GIS map for approximate dimensions. Age of home is approximate per seller.