1911 E Main, Olney, IL 62450

Dutch Colonial Home on 8 beautiful Acres

This Dutch Colonial is not only rich in architectural history with its gambrel roof, dormers, and arched porch, but local history as well. Built in the early 1900's by the Weber family the property also features trees planted by ornithologist Robert Ridgeway who created Olney's Bird Haven. This home has received updates through the years such as vinyl windows, vinyl siding, and updated main bath, but the current owners have also maintained some of the homes original character including light fixtures, glass door knobs, corner curio cabinet, five panel doors, glass paned interior doors, knotty pine paneling, fireplaces and mantles, hardwood flooring and wide baseboards. The main level of this stately home features an expansive formal living room with fireplace and two sets of original double doors leading to one of the two covered decks perfect for relaxing and taking in the beautiful landscape. Also on the main level is a generous dining room with fireplace, kitchen with modern stainless appliances, study with built in cabinetry, half bath and dramatic entry leading to the second story. Upstairs you will find a sizable master bedroom with built in storage and an abundance of natural light, adjoining bedroom with the most charming closet space, 2 additional bedrooms and full modernized 4 piece bathroom. Don't forget to step downstairs to the basement, also accessible from the driveway through the carriage entrance. The basement features a laundry with original sink, mechanical room, bonus room and full bath. But wait, we can't wait to tell you about outside! Amongst the 8 beautiful acres of mature trees, pasture and an old pond sit four buildings! There are two older barns one with stalls for animals, an additional barn used by the current owners as a garage with concrete floors, sliding doors on both ends, electric and an attached lean to and we've saved the best for last. Also on the property is a 72x30 shed including 960 square feet of office space with separate small office and 1200 feet of warehouse space. The entire shed features radiant floor heating, finished interior walls and ceilings, internet access, window units in the office space, floor drains and endless possibilities.