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Key Details
Sold Price $1,675,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,854 sqft
Price per Sqft $286
Subdivision Skinker Heights
MLS Listing ID 19000240
Sold Date 04/16/19
Style Other
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Construction Status 117
Year Built 1902
Building Age 117
Lot Size 0.661 Acres
Acres 0.661
Lot Dimensions 150-180x204
Property Sub-Type Residential
Property Description
You only get to live in a house like this once in your lifetime. May we present..THE DUCHESS OF ELLENWOOD. One can only understand this space by experiencing it. This manse, built by and for Thomas Skinker, features generous light-filled rooms that are equal measures grand and intimate. Most of the updating and remodeling has already occured. Kitchen hearth room serves as epicenter of main level, while formal rooms segue to wrap around screened porch overlooking one of Clayton's largest and most expertly cultivated lot/gardens. Master suite oasis offers spa worthy luxury bath and private outdoor patio with commanding views. Media room with fireplace highlights family pajama lounge. Third floor 4 bedrooms can serve any/all purposes. Period artisan appointments on all levels keep this home Old World authentic. Situated in the heart of coveted Ellenwood neighborhood adjacent to Forest Park & Washington University. Some of St. Louis' most noteworthy residents have called the Duchess home.
Location
State MO
County St Louis
Area Clayton
Rooms
Basement Bathroom in LL, Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Window Treatments, High Ceilings, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet Bar, Some Wood Floors
Heating Forced Air, Radiator(s)
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Gas, Non Functional, Woodburning Fireplce
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
Exterior
Parking Features true
Garage Spaces 2.0
Amenities Available Security Lighting, Underground Utilities
Private Pool false
Building
Lot Description Level Lot, Partial Fencing, Sidewalks, Streetlights
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Historic, Manse, Traditional
Level or Stories 2.5 Story
Structure Type Brick
Construction Status 117
Schools
Elementary Schools Ralph M. Captain Elem.
Middle Schools Wydown Middle
High Schools Clayton High
School District Clayton
Others
Ownership Private
Acceptable Financing Cash Only, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash Only, Conventional
Special Listing Condition Owner Occupied, None
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