Location Location Location! This historic home sits on the southeast point of Mount Oread, originally platted as Fort Thatcher Place in 1911 and is considered one of the "most historic parts of Lawrence" according to multiple sources. This hilltop location was a look out over the golden valley from the… Read More southeast to southwest encompassing the Wakarusa river valley. From this very site people in 1863 were watching for Quantrill's Raiders before the Lawrence Massacre. One of the first things you will notice is a yard with abundant trees. The home offers exceptional privacy and room to entertain with ease. "an oasis in the heart of the city" has been the common thought when describing the back yard. The vinca makes the yard virtually maintenance free year round, no mowing. There are two large brick patios, a large deck and a drive way that can accommodate 4 or more cars. The front of the home sits on Louisiana, while the back of the home sits on Court Street, a very rare feature. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full sun porches and two full baths on the 2nd level. On the main level you have a kitchen, eat in area for a small dining table, a formal dining room, living room, 1/2 bath and reading room. The home has a full basement, large attic, two detached garages for 3 cars, with a loft / playroom above the second garage. In the attic there is a large walk in cedar closet. The floors in the kitchen are heated. The house has a boiler for hot water, original radiators to heat the house and Mitsubishi AC / Heat wall units to provide comfort year round. Lots of storage room in the attic, basement and more. Home also has a Generac generator that runs on natural gas. Local Architect said the home is a candidate for a state and possible national historical preservation designation list. Ask about this for more information. This home has been well taken care of and is move in ready. *Listing agent is related to the seller. Read Less
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Listing Snapshot
Days Online
11
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Year Built
1923
MLS Number
164530
Monthly Payment
$0
Additional Details
Property Access
Frontage Type: Public, Road Surface: Hard Surface
Appliances & Equipment
Electric Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full
Building
Built in 1923, Levels: Two, Construction Materials: Stone, Frame, Stucco
Cooling
Zoned, Attic Fan
Exterior Features
Patio/Porch Features: Deck, Covered
Fence
Fenced, Wood
Fireplaces
One, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Masonry, Living Room
Floors
Carpet
Garage
3 spaces
Heating
Hot Water, Steam, Zoned
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen
Lot
Wooded
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Property
Other structures: Two or more, Garage(s), Workshop
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Security Lights
Sewer
Public Sewer
Taxes
Legal Description: FT THACHER PLACE S 43 FT LT 5;ALL LT 6 & N 25 FT LT 7 (U03844,45,46 & 47 COMBINED 1988), Year: 2025
Utilities
Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Available, Internet, Water Source: Public
Windows
Wood Windows
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