Description
Classical Revival Home in Carthage, Missouri. The home of JP Leggett, inventor of the coiled bedspring, is being offered for sale. This elegant well cared for home was finished in 1901. Two main levels, a basement below and a ballroom on the third level complete with fainting room create a stately mansion that is also a comfortable home. The exterior is the famed Carthage marble. A lovely porch for relaxing at anytime of day or evening wraps around the home. Inside there is a roomy foyer, a parlor, living area and dining room all with their own fireplace. Still on the main level is the gorgeous remodeled kitchen of white. Granite counters with a gray veining and a beautiful white tile floor show off the stainless steel appliances and white cabinets.Combining the modern with the past seamlessly is the adjacent butler's pantry with more space featuring a sink and an original wood cabinet. For part of its life, this lovely home functioned also as a bed and breakfast welcoming visitors into its arena of hospitality. Up the grand staircase or the elevator these visitors could make their way to the second level where there are five bedrooms, each with its own individual name style and personality. The Magnolia room boasts a walk in shower and a fireplace. On the property are three Magnolia trees. The Maple room is trimmed of maple wood and Carthage is known For their annual Maple Leaf Festival. The Blue room with a screened in balcony; the pine room and the white room with an attached bathroom. The basement can function as another living area with a homey atmosphere for completely some chores. There is a laundry room, a sewing room and a living area. Also a kitchen and bath. The 1300 sf ballroom is equiped with its own fainting room. Ladies in the early 20th century sometimes went there if they felt light headed from a too tight corset. Outdoor features are a four car garage and a party barn, an asphalt driveway that goes from grand street to back of the alley and a well that is used for outside watering. This lovely home will not disappoint the buyer who admires excellent workmanship and high quality materials from the past and the present.
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6BEDS
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0.89ACRES
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5BATHS
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11/2 BATHS
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8,276SQFT
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$145$/SQFT
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Description
Classical Revival Home in Carthage, Missouri. The home of JP Leggett, inventor of the coiled bedspring, is being offered for sale. This elegant well cared for home was finished in 1901. Two main levels, a basement below and a ballroom on the third level complete with fainting room create a stately mansion that is also a comfortable home. The exterior is the famed Carthage marble. A lovely porch for relaxing at anytime of day or evening wraps around the home. Inside there is a roomy foyer, a parlor, living area and dining room all with their own fireplace. Still on the main level is the gorgeous remodeled kitchen of white. Granite counters with a gray veining and a beautiful white tile floor show off the stainless steel appliances and white cabinets.Combining the modern with the past seamlessly is the adjacent butler's pantry with more space featuring a sink and an original wood cabinet. For part of its life, this lovely home functioned also as a bed and breakfast welcoming visitors into its arena of hospitality. Up the grand staircase or the elevator these visitors could make their way to the second level where there are five bedrooms, each with its own individual name style and personality. The Magnolia room boasts a walk in shower and a fireplace. On the property are three Magnolia trees. The Maple room is trimmed of maple wood and Carthage is known For their annual Maple Leaf Festival. The Blue room with a screened in balcony; the pine room and the white room with an attached bathroom. The basement can function as another living area with a homey atmosphere for completely some chores. There is a laundry room, a sewing room and a living area. Also a kitchen and bath. The 1300 sf ballroom is equiped with its own fainting room. Ladies in the early 20th century sometimes went there if they felt light headed from a too tight corset. Outdoor features are a four car garage and a party barn, an asphalt driveway that goes from grand street to back of the alley and a well that is used for outside watering. This lovely home will not disappoint the buyer who admires excellent workmanship and high quality materials from the past and the present.