472 Prospect Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901

A great home to celebrate the holidays in. Plenty of room to put up your 10 foot Christmas tree, and almost 5000 square feet to decorate. This charming Queen Anne style Victorian home built in 1879 has been the #1 bed and breakfast in Hot Springs on Trip Advisor since 2015 and is now for sale. The home was built by German immigrant, Gus Strauss, who was believed to be one of Hot Springs' first bankers and the builder of the first Arlington Hotel. The home has approximately 4,562 square feet of charm, dignity, and character. The home has a total of six bedrooms and six baths. Four of the bedrooms are placed in the four corners of the second floor so that none of the bedrooms share a common wall providing complete privacy. Each bedroom has its own individual style, two have a cozy fireplace and, all have a private bathrooms. There is another bedroom and full bath on the third level which was totally renovated in 2013, and the sixth bedroom and bath is on the main level, and is currently being used as an office with wall to wall built in countertops, and french doors leading outside to the fenced in patio. The home has been fully renovated and restored to its original historic style and features a winding staircase, beautiful hardwood floors and molding, and zoned heat and air. You will truly enjoy the tranquil setting in the back yard with a colorful palette of flowers surrounding by its beautifully groomed lawn and water features flowing into the koi ponds, and gazebo, with the mountains as the back drop of this picture perfect setting. The home backs up to West mountain which is national park and no one can build behind you. This stunning home is filled with so much history, and was used during the period of 1937 - 1968 as a private kindergarten by the Towle family. The "Kinderkoop" operated on the first floor of the home, and was the place where Roger Clinton - brother of the former President Bill Clinton- attended school. The home was purchased in 2013 and the kitchen was completely renovated with new flooring, new cabinets, new quartz countertops, new appliances to include a Jenn air stove. A Generac generator was installed in 2014 and will run the electricity for the entire house including both air units. Two bedrooms received new shower pans, and tile showers in 2015, a shower was added to the claw foot tub in one room in 2013, all bathtubs have been refinished as of late 2015. The owners quarters on the 3rd floor which is 1000 sq ft, received new luxury vinyl tile in 2013, a completely renovated bathroom to include new tile flooring and a antique dresser vanity with bowl sink, and a new cultured marble shower. The basement received new luxury vinyl tile 2016. The roof was redone in 2009, The home has two central air units, one for each floor, and they were purchased in 2010. There is an unattached 5 car garage approx. 1000 st ft behind the house. This year the fascia and gutters were all replaced and the trim has been painted. The house is in a residential historic neighborhood and is listed on the historic register. This house can be shown by appointment for serious inquires only. While the business was open the revenue increased each year and there is even more potential to grow this business with online booking, events to include weddings etc...murder mystery weekends, etc. You will be purchasing a 5 star rated business with all good to excellent reviews on Trip Advisor. The business has received the Certificate of Excellence Award 2 years in a row from TA.  The house will be sold as a turnkey business with the furnishings you will need to start your income producing B&B immediately to include a new website.