511 Park Ave, Galena, IL 61036

Welcome to the Telford House, an impressive Greek Revival built in approximately 1850 and sited on .55-acre homesite prominently perched on Park Avenue near Grant Park facing and overlooking The Galena River and offering an absolutely breathtaking panorama of Downtown Galena and beyond! Unique setting with one of the few locations on Park Avenue where the front of the home was built to view the West side Galena skyline. Stop and appreciate the amazing views from the stone stairs and dramatic pillared porch leading to entry that opens to light and bright foyer with stunning marble flooring and feeds to main level featuring beautifully appointed and recently added kitchen with soapstone counters, shiplap wall accents, floating shelving, stainless appliances, farm sink with windowed views directly facing downtown Galena, decorative fireplace with ornate mantel and subway tile surround, and stunning wood flooring that flows to generous dining room, comfortable guest bedroom with access to adjacent full bath featuring a clawfoot tub, and additional guest bedroom to rear of home. Ascend to the upper level that houses spacious master bedroom, generous guest bedroom, and full bath with built-in storage, tile surround shower and adjacent walk-in closet. Retreat to the finished lower level to enjoy the sweeping living room, warm and inviting family room space, incredible secondary kitchen with stainless appliances, vintage St. Charles cabinetry refreshed with paint, stone wall backsplash, original log beam accents, granite counters, wet bar area, and adjacent breakfast nook/dining area, full bath with shower, sidewalk-out to parking area, and huge screened porch, Gorgeous woodwork highlights the home, with original walnut railings on staircases. Featured previously on Galena's Historic "Tour of Homes", the property combines incredible history with architectural significance. Convenient to Galena River Trail and Grant Park, with pedestrian bridge for direct access to all the shopping, dining and events of Downtown Galena!! Detached storage shed for garden tools and lawn equipment. Concrete sidewalk from Park Avenue leads to rear of home, and ample parking on asphalt driveway. Lower Western portion of property is in a flood plain. Well that formerly serviced the property is decorative. A portion of the driveway is shared with adjoining property.