Check out this timeless treasure located in the Historic village of Bentonsport, along the Des Moines River, just down river from Keosauqua. This home, “The Sanford House” was built in 1851. The pre Civil War Federal style brick home has extensive historic value and is one of the oldest buildings in Bentonsport. Bentonsport is widely known for its artistic population, quaint shops, B & Bs and other tourist attractions. The Sanford House has large rooms, incredibly high ceilings, a modern kitchen with beautiful cabinets, a large island and great appliances. The second floor keeps to the theme with the tall ceilings and spacious rooms. The main floor and upstairs bath area are complete with in floor heat and the kitchen has a wood stove insert in one of the two fireplaces. The windows are covered with interior Plantation shutters that were custom built to fit each window perfectly. The rear patio leads to a detached 2-car garage with lots of storage. All of this on a large lot in the Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa.
2 BR / 1.5 BA Historic home for sale in Bentonsport, IA
Property Information
- Price: $225,000
- Gross Taxes: $1,530
- Residential: Yes
- Address: 26822 Rte J40
- City: Keosauqua
- County: Van Buren
- Acres: .8
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Finished Sq. Ft.: 2000
- Lot Area Sq. Ft.: 37,500
- Garage: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- School: Van Buren County Comm. School District
- MOPLS ID: 46306
