1605 Missouri Ave, St Louis, MO 63104
- $1,250,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 5,727
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,250,000
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Days on Market
- 40
- MLS#
- 26035592
- Subtype
- Residential
- Style
- Historic Antique
- Year Built
- 1896
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 5,727
- Lot Size
- 8,398
- Acres
- 0.19
- Subdivision
- Funkhouser Add
- Neighborhood
- Funkhouser Add
- MLS Area Major
- St. Louis City
Property Description
Circa 1896 A rare opportunity & timeless elegance await in sought after Lafayette Square. Built by architect Ernst Janssen in Romanesque style this stately estate is one of only a handful of homes overlooking beloved Lafayette Park. On a grand corner lot, with mature landscaping & curved drive leading to the covered & pillared stone side entry. From the towering turret to the arched architectural entryway, its grand stature and timeless elegance is unparalleled. Welcomed through a fabulous foyer, the sweeping stairwell leads to a wall of stunning stained glass that illuminates the central corridor & leads to the expansive third floor rotunda. An entertainer’s dream from parlor to formal dining room w/ built-ins, to custom cabinetry & butler’s pantry in the well appointed kitchen. The spacious salon/lounge is the place for gathering with friends and family. Plus the formal dining room awaits when you want to entertain with style. From the first level parlor & living & dining areas a second stairwell lends access outside & to the upper level bedrooms & 2 full baths. Bay & bent glass windows, bold elements are warm &breathtaking throughout. The testament to detail is unparalleled at every turn including rare round radiators, detailed wood panel walls & fireplaces with original iron covers, tile, mirrors & mantles. Inlay & parquet grace three levels of wooden floors. Built-in cabinetry & closets maintain original hinges, mirrors & craftsmanship. Original elements of pocket doors, restored millwork, elegant fireplaces & original light fixtures remain. All the bells & whistles of modern living & style are drenched in timeless detail. Meticulously maintained, the architectural bones of this brick beauty are for the ages. Now is your opportunity to realize your dweller dreams of life on the park in the heart of the one & only Lafayette Square.
Additional Information
- Interior Features
- Bookcases, Butler Pantry, Center Hall Plan, Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Custom Cabinetry, Eat-In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Dining Room, Separate Shower, Special Millwork, Storage, Bathtub, Foyer - 2 Story, Workshop
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Steps, Garden, Lighting
- Taxes
- $13,038
- Property Description
- Historic Antique
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Water Heater, Water Heater
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Air Conditioning
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Zoned
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Roof
- Architectural
- Foundation
- Stone
- Parking Features
- Additional Parking, Asphalt, Driveway, Off Street, Parking Pad, Private
- School District
- St. Louis City
- Elementary School
- Henry Elem.
- Middle School
- Fanning Middle Community Ed.
- High School
- Roosevelt High
- View
- City, Garden, Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
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