The Empire House, 1850 Plantation home in Sterling, Illinois - $599,900

The Empire House for sale in Sterling, Illinois. Built in 1850, Plantation home, heated swimming pool and pool house, 13+ acres lot, 6 bedrooms, 4315 square feet. $599,900.

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House overview

This grand old Plantation style home was built in 1850 called The Empire House. 

Home rests on a 13 plus acre corner lot with 44x80 storage building. The land has trails for motor sports or pure enjoyment that lead down to spring creek for fishing or viewing. 

It has a 20x40 in ground heated swimming pool with a pool house built in 2020 and newer white poly fencing for privacy. Exterior also has a shed (Garden Shed) 8x12 with electricity. Also, a 18x43 and 13x16 patio.

Now to the interior, the kitchen has a large center island with a breakfast bar and area to eat, also a sink for clean up. Built in double oven, electric range, dishwasher, wall pantry, cupboard pantry, lots of counter space, and a second kitchen sink for the larger get together. 

Open staircase to all 3 floors. 

  • The 1st floor also has a 12x30 formal living room and large dining room, mud room and 7x16 foyer. 

  • The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms all 11x15 or larger. The master bedroom is 15x15. A private bath & French doors to an attached 11x15 sitting room & vaulted ceilings & overlooks the pool & trail area.

  • The 3rd floor has 2 bedrooms 15x17 and 13x17, and lots of closet space. 

Note: 1.4 Acres is being leased to a Farmer for the 2024 Harvest Season. 

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

House details

  • Bedrooms: 6

  • Bathrooms: 3

  • Interior area: 4,315 sqft

  • Lot size: 13.85 Acres

  • Year built: 1850

  • Style: Plantation

  • State: Illinois

  • Price: $599,900

  • Photos and info: RE/MAX Sauk Valley

  • Contact: Tim Mccaslin and Jim Cesarek, RE/MAX Sauk Valley

    • Tel: (815) 716-7653

    • Tel: (815) 716-0976

    • Email: sold@jimandtim.com

  • Address: 24840 Emerson Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

 

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