Unionville. Missouri, listing #48769

Turn of the century historical Victorian house. Residential and Commercial (B and B, Tea Room, Antique possibilities.)
Historical home in a small town of approximately 2000 people. Located in the rolling hills of northern Missouri, 2 hours south of Des Moines, IA and 2 hours northeast of Kansas City, MO. If you are in need of the laid back, relaxing life, this is the house and community for you.
The home's features include wide oak woodwork throughout the first floor - original oak hardwood floor with 3 different parkay patterns in the foyer, dining room, and the front door threshold- first floor stairwell is breathtaking with lots of stained glass and wide oak trim - original front entry has beveled glass border - newly remodeled kitchen comes with dishwasher, lots of oak cabinets, a large center island / bar that seats four, and back stairway. Also on first floor - huge living room, office, 1/2 bath, formal dining room. 2 baths on second floor (one with original floor tile and one newly remodeled with large whirlpool tub that is part of master suite) - 2 guest bedrooms on the second floor, 1 master suite with sitting room on the 2nd floor as well - 3rd floor has 2 guest bedrooms and full bath - closets in every bedroom - 7 bay windows - central hot water boiler system that can be operated gas or wood fired (wood boiler in the garage) gas fired boiler in the basement or heat can be produced using a combination of both - seperate central air system - house is loaded with ceiling fans and chandeliers - house is located on large, well landscaped lot with huge cement back patio that is great for entertaining. The house zoned commercially and is ready for business if that is your interest and located 1 block south of the historic district of the Unionville square.
Recreational opportunities in Unionville are abundant with a 1,050 acre lake, two 9-hole golf courses (1 at the lake and 1 at the Unionville Country Club that is brand new opening spring 2005.) Swimming, skiing, boating, hunting, and golfing are a few of the recreational sports that are plentiful in Putnam County. There are many activities available to participate in through civic clubs and the many churches that are in Putnam County.
The award-winning public school system of Putnam County R-1 excels in academics and athletics and is considered one of the best school systems in Northern Missouri. Truman State University and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine are 40 miles southeast of Unionville in Kirksville, Missouri, where there is also a large medical center. Indian Hills Community College lies 22 miles north in Centerville, IA.
The buildings around the town square are being refurbished and have been recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. Unionville is also host of one of the largest county fairs in the state. However, the greatest asset of Putnam County is its citizens, who are among the kindest and most hardworking that you will ever meet.
County and City taxes on the property run approximately $950 per year. Winter utilities average $250 per month and summer utilities average $350 per month. Utilities include water, sewer, cable, electric, gas, and trash.