419 Union Avenue
Batavia, IL 60510

Live like royalty in this stately & majestic Italianate home which dates back from the Civil War! This magnificent beauty has gracefully marched through the years to now present in the perfect combination of original craftmanship & modern conveniences. The new owner can expect to find a thoroughly modern kitchen, 2 full & 2 half-bathrooms, first floor laundry and updated electricity and plumbing. You won't believe your eyes when you enter the front foyer and are greeted with the original winding staircase, original hardwood floors, 9' doors all with original hardware, 3 fireplaces, original crown molding, 12" baseboard trim throughout, & period chandeliers. The elegant dining room presents with floor to ceiling windows, crystal chandelier, a multi-colored tray ceiling, and a stunning hand-painted wall mural to pull in color & interest. You will have a hard time getting your dinner guests to leave this fabulous room! The over-sized living room with bay window is perfect for sitting by the fire, playing games, reading books, or watching television. Separate family/living room off of dining room creates additional living space for family, TV or quiet time. Take your time enjoying your morning coffee & croissant in the charming breakfast room, leading directly into the modern kitchen. Plenty of cabinet & counter space make this galley kitchen entirely up-to-date, with Bosch dishwasher, oven/range (2017), new microwave, large refrigerator and a row of glass cabinets. Master bedroom has private full bath and space for a desk AND sitting area. Expansive second bedroom, with half bath, can easily sleep 6 or double as a media room or play room. Tandem room & extra suite off of this second bedroom could originally have been used as a dressing room, trunk room, fainting room, sewing room, closet or servant's quarters. Have fun coming up with your own ideas for using this intriguing space! Small corridor off the main hallway leads to full bathroom, and bedroom #3 and #4, both with large closets, windows and 10-1/2' ceilings! Don't forget to look up when you are in the corridor, you'll see the drop down stairs that lead to the cupola! Talk about great views of the town & Fox River! Have fun entertaining outdoors on the paver patio with the mature trees & landscaping providing the utmost privacy. Enjoy a stroll through the .5 acre yard complete with walking stones, fountains, & pergola. Detached two-car garage has attic space that can be converted into additional living space or used for storage. New roof and AC in 2018; water heater 2022; exterior painted in 2017; oven/range in 2017. Exterior is limestone from stone quarries in Batavia. Walk to town, walk to the river, close to I-88. UP TO A $16,000 REBATE, BASED ON THE FINAL ACCEPTED OFFER PRICE, FOR ANY OFFER DATED BEFORE OCTOBER 31!