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About the Listing RDKY06 - JSCHOEME
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.
Listing Highlights
Status
Active
Days on Site
46
Property Type
Residential
MLS ®
26035592
Year Built
1896
Total Square Footage
5,727
Lot/Acreage
0.19
County
St Louis City
Neighborhood
Funkhouser Add
Area
2 - Central East
School District
St. Louis City
Elementary School
Henry Elem.
Middle School
Fanning Middle Community Ed.
High School
Roosevelt High
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2 Full / 1 Half
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Air Cond: Attic Fan,Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Dual,Electric,Zoned
- Heating: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Zoned
- Fireplaces: 7, Basement,Bedroom,Decorative,Den,Dining Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
- Floor: Tile,Wood
- Above Ground Sq Ft: 5727
- Below Ground Sq Ft: 0
- Basement: 8 ft + Pour,Bathroom,Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Other: Bookcases,Built-in Features,Butler Pantry,Center Hall Floorplan,Chandelier,Coffered Ceiling(s),Crown Molding,Custom Cabinetry,Eat-in Kitchen,High Ceilings,Historic Millwork,Natural Woodwork,Pantry,Separate Dining,Separate Shower,Special Millwork,Storage,Tub,Two Story Entrance Foyer,Workshop/Hobby Area
- Water: Public
Exterior Details
- Lot Description: Back Yard,Corner Lot,Front Yard,Garden,Landscaped,Near Park,Near Public Transit,Some Trees
- Garage Capacity: N/A
- Parking Spaces: 4
- Lot Dimensions: 61x140
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Others: Entry Steps/Stairs,Garden,Lighting,Updated/Remodeled
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Parking Features: Additional Parking,Asphalt,Driveway,Off Street,Parking Pad,Private
Financial Details
- Tax Amount: $13,038
- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
- Tax/Property ID: 2139-00-0130-0
- Tax Year: 2025
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1605 Missouri Ave St Louis, MO 63104
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