This 1870s Illinois mansion is incredibly cheap but the interior is a wild ride
You can buy an absolute giant of a historic home in Peoria for less than a starter condo in most cities.
It was built back in 1877 and has over 4,800 square feet of Victorian space, starting with that brick facade.
The curb appeal
A worn brick pathway leads you right up to the front steps.
When you look at the side of the building, you spot this curved glass solarium bulging out from the wall.
There is even a framed historic photo of the property from its heyday, showing how long this place has been standing.
The listing also includes a monochrome shot of the exterior that makes it look like it belongs in a ghost movie.
That orange carpet foyer
You open the front doors and you are immediately hit with a wall of orange carpet.
The wood paneling is intense, but that winding staircase is really something.
The hallway stretches on for quite a bit with matching wood wainscoting and high ceilings.
The formal rooms
Off to the side, the library features massive bookshelves and green trim.
The parquet floors in here look great, though you can tell the ceiling needs some serious drywall help near the fireplace.
Then you wander into the living room, which switches over to mint green paint and matching carpet.
Someone left a television propped sideways on a leather sofa.
The glass sunroom
Remember that glass bump-out from the outside? It is even cooler from the inside.
The light coming through the curved ceiling is great, even if the view is just a nearby highway barrier.
An intensely blue kitchen
Next up is the kitchen, which is painted a shade of blue that you do not see very often.
It has a center island with its own sink and plenty of counter space.
Some parts of the walls are missing paint where cabinets used to be, so get ready for some project work.
A yellow door leads outside, contrasting wildly with all the blue cabinets.
Right off the kitchen is an open area that probably served as a dining space.
The tile floor continues into this empty nook, which is just waiting for a table or some pantry shelves.
Heading upstairs
Walking up the main stairs gives you a great perspective on the scale of this house.
Look up and you will see a plaster dome ceiling that definitely needs some restoration.
The second-floor landing is painted a pale blue and looks surprisingly bright.
The giant main bedroom
The primary bedroom is absolutely massive, though the teal carpet has seen better days.
One wall has a row of high octagonal windows that let in extra light.
There is plenty of space in here to create a massive closet or a private lounge.
The primary bathroom
The main bathroom is almost as big as a standard apartment living room.
The bathtub is built into a tiled platform with decorative trim along the bottom step.
More bedrooms and baths
Another bedroom features wood floors and some interesting pointed arch wall alcoves.
The tall windows in here let in tons of natural light.
The door frame is incredibly thick and matches the heavy trim found throughout the house.
The second bathroom has a peach color scheme and a vintage vanity.
This next bedroom is a bit more subdued with light blue trim and nice wood flooring.
It even has a decorative fireplace mantel painted to match the trim.
If you want something louder, there is a room painted in bright purple and teal.
The vintage details
Throughout the house, you will spot original fixtures like this crystal chandelier hanging from a plaster medallion.
At $235,000, this place is going to need a lot of work, but the bones are undeniably incredible if you have the budget to bring it back to life.
