2115 Vilas St Leavenworth, KS 66048

Listing details for 2115 Vilas St, Leavenworth, KS 66048 : Own a part of Leavenworth history with this one of a kind home on acreage in the heart of town! This amazing home at the corner of 22nd and Limit was built by John Hallaux, a Belgian stonemason, in what was known then as the French Settlement. Hallaux also worked on other historic homes in Leavenworth. Construction of this home was started in 1864 and finished in 1871. The home was purchased in 1976 by the current owners, lovingly renovated then, and maintained for nearly 46 years. In 1989 they added a family room on the main level and master bedroom on upper level, with a poured concrete basement underneath. Kitchen and baths were updated over the past 2-5 years. The grounds are bordered by streets on 3 sides, and total 4.747 acres according to the survey; just a bit of country within the city limits. The most recent addition is the side porch, which offers a second option to the large porch at the front of the house for family gatherings or relaxing at the end of the day....both are absolutely amazing. There is a lovely courtyard area next to the house, which was new in 2015, a basketball court which they are currently using as a separate patio area, a dog kennel, and a wonderful garden spot. Detached garage is 30 x 24, so ample space for 2 cars, plus mower, toys, man cave, or whatever you need it to be. Main roof was replaced in 2009, flat roofs in 2012, and new roof over side porch in 2020. There is way too much to list here, so please bring your discerning buyers to view this home, but don't wait too long as it truly is one of a kind!