235 Merriwether St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

A truly amazing historic gem in downtown Cape. Built in 1880, this romantics delight is a short walk to the farmers market, shopping, restaurants and the river. The first floor, designed for entertaining, consists of a gourmet kitchen boasting a La Cornue Grand Palais 1800 range and cabinetry, a wood burning fireplace, magnificent crown moulding, built-ins and a deck, a butlers pantry, dining room, living room, music room, large entrance foyer, half bath and copper roofed front porch. The second floor features a large master bedroom suite with office, den, luxury bathroom with jacuzzi, walk-in closets and laundry room conveniences. The third floor has three bedrooms, one with a river view, and a full bath. There are original parquet floors and crown moulding throughout the house in addition to nine fireplaces, seven of which are marble and slate fireplaces installed in 1880. A detached two car garage/carriage house has a second level with guest house potential. The grounds have mature gardens, irrigation/sprinkler system, a patio with a wood burning, built-in fireplace, an inground infinity pool, private courtyard and koi pond. Amenities abound! Preapproval letter required for showings by appointment only and listing agent must be present.