1252 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

This Victorian beauty stands out in the historic district of Jacksonville, in a friendly neighborhood lined with tall trees and green spaces. Natural light pours into every room, onto original unpainted woodwork, period fixtures, brass, and copper. The interior woodwork, including the built-in cabinet in the dining room, is richly and expertly decorated. The woodwork shows off oak, fir, maple, and cherry, with the master bedroom completely in bird’s-eye maple. The ten rooms include five large bedrooms each with big closets, two living rooms, a large office/library, a dining room, a completely renovated kitchen with custom cherry cabinets and granite countertops, and three updated bathrooms. The current owners have updated the house for convenience and comfort, while maintaining the integrity of its heritage. This home offers generous space for a family, for home offices, and for entertaining. It includes a beautiful front porch, a large yard, gardens that bloom from March through October, and a backyard patio for outdoor grilling, eating, and playing.