26 N Washington St.

Beautiful, historic, Queen Anne Victorian, 4 bedroom home built in 1885 by Mary Carpenter Lord and George Lord, original settlers of Carpentersville. Deeded in 1897 to the 1st Congregational Church as its original parsonage. 3 stunning art glass windows adorn the large foyer accented with intricately carved stairway and pillars. All major utilities replaced within the last 5 years- crown boiler, 200 amp electric system, roof, exterior paint, outer stairways, and sewer lines. Owner has spent over $42,000 in upgrades to beautify the home. Kitchen, washer and dryer, new 50 gallon water heater and new clean out on main sewer stack pipe have all been updated in last several months. More interior paining and other updates are currently in process. New electrical panel installed and both baths remodeled in last 2 years. Gorgeous built in hutch adorns dining room and built in dresser in turret room. Original, parade viewing balcony accents 2nd floor. Original refinished hardwood floors throughout home. Full limestone basement, large fenced yard and side driveway for ample parking complete home. Private entry road leads to home. 2 car garage is currently leased free to the owner by adjacent church for the length of her ownership of the home.