One of Libby's most admired homes is now available to purchase. 1004 Louisiana has long been the benchmark of excellence in craftsmanship for Victorian type homes in our area. Construction on this home started in 1910 and has been lovingly cared for and maintained for nearly 100 years. The home has been updated throughout its history, yet it still retains its original old world charm. This home is enhanced with beautifully crafted wood trimmed doorways, windows, molding, and built in leaded glass buffets. Hand crafted wood pillars divide the spacious living room from the elegant dining room. There is an inviting alcove located off the living room that originally served as a music room and is currently used as a TV viewing area. The large country kitchen has high ceilings, wood parquet flooring, abundant cabinets, plenty of counter space, and updated appliances. The main floor also features a 1/2 bath complete with the charming original 1900's sink basin and custom built-ins. The stairwell leading to the upper landing is railed with rich dark wood banisters and carpeted in the same rich soft carpeting of the dining and living rooms. The 2nd story of this historical home includes a full bath, three sizable bedrooms, and a spacious open landing. All three bedrooms have large walk in closets and two of the bedrooms have their own old style sink basins. All the rooms are spacious and well maintained. There is also a fourth room that originally served as an office and is currently used as an additional bedroom. The original builder made clever use of windows looking out over the charming stairwell landing from inside this room. This office/bedroom provides entry to the working 2-person/utility elevator that can be used between the 1st and 2nd floor. This grand home also includes a full basement with floor to ceiling storage cabinetry along several walls as well as the laundry room and wood storage room. The home is heated either by a new forced air EPA wood furnace or by the forced air oil furnace. The outside grounds are beautifully landscaped with mature shrubbery, flowers, and both decorative and fruit bearing trees. The lawn is equipped with an underground sprinkler system and the sidewalks are heated. The double car detached garage is insulted, heated, and designed to drive through - allowing a car to enter from either side. This historic landmark was built yesterday, cherished today, and will continue to be gracious tomorrow. Truly one of Libby's finest vintage homes.
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Alice and Jim Hayes are Licensed Realtors with Loveless Realty in Libby, MT. Please call us at 406/293-8364 or 293-1926 or visit our 24-hour open house at www.alicehayes.com
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