207 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL 61036

Immaculately kept and stunningly renovated historic frame once featured on Galena's Historic Tour of Homes and a recipient of the prestigious Jo Mead Historic Preservation Award sited in an incredible location just down the street from U.S. Grant Home Historical Site, in close proximity to Grant Park and Galena River Trail, and convenient to all the shopping, dining and happenings of downtown Galena. Once the residence attached to Galena's East Side Grocery Store, this light and bright two story boasts many updates and beautiful finish work and custom touches throughout. Enter through the beautiful wood double doors to find an open and airy main level featuring comfortable living room with gas fireplace and beautiful pine floors that extend into the generous dining room with lots of room to entertain. Beyond you will find a custom kitchen with historic flair that offers stainless appliances, updated lower cabinets and counter, glass door upper cabinet accents, tile back splash and built-in wall cabinet as well as access to laundry room just beyond. A cozy den sits adjacent to the dining room providing a great space to relax and unwind, and a full bath with antique-styled vanity and tub/shower combo awaits guests. Upper level houses two guest bedrooms, one with vaulted ceilings, large master bedroom with room for sitting area and great closet space, and remodeled full bathroom with tile floors, newer vanity, and gorgeous tile surround shower with glass doors and transom window above. Venture outside to enjoy numerous outdoor spaces including an ornate covered front porch, railroad tie patio with pergola, and unique covered seating patio attached to large detached storage shed. Ample off-street parking provided via expansive paver driveway with space for plenty of vehicles. Updates to the home by current owner not previously mentioned since their purchase in 2014 include but are not limited to: exterior painted, rubber membrane roof on porch, entire front porch rebuilt and railings added, added larger gutters and downspouts, insulation added to attic and blown in insulation added to SW corner of home, six new windows added, coal fireplace converted to direct vent gas unit, natural gas line ran to patio, cedar fence added on side yard, electric ran to storage shed, two sump pumps replaced, water softener added, newer cellar bulkhead and cement steps, both cellar areas received some tuckpointing and foam insulation, fresh underlayment and hardwood flooring in hallway and two upper level bedrooms, and so much more! Truly a must see to appreciate property, and a Galena gem!