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$1,750,000

Est. payment - /mo

7 Beds

6.5 Baths

0.48 Acres Lot

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Subdivision Loretto Club

MLS Listing ID 12460902

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 1

HOA Fees $95/mo

Year Built 1897

Annual Tax Amount $13,912

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.480 Acres

Lot Dimensions 20893

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Built in 1897 by renowned architect Jarvis Hunt, the House of Seven Gables stands as one of Wheaton's most iconic residences. Commissioned as a wedding gift by Chicago steel magnate Jay Morse, the home was part of an exclusive enclave of summer estates near the Chicago Golf Club. With its grand Tudor facade, hand-carved woodwork, and seven distinctive gables, the home embodies the craftsmanship and elegance of the Gilded Age. Later known as the Loretto Convent, the mansion became a treasured local landmark. When its future was threatened by redevelopment, preservationists rallied to save it. In 2017, the entire 10,000-square-foot, 730-ton structure was skillfully relocated 500 feet and placed on a new foundation -- an engineering feat that captured regional attention and ensured the home's next chapter. Today, the House of Seven Gables offers a remarkable opportunity. The heavy lifting is complete, with structural work, modern infrastructure, all-new mechanicals, including zoned central heating and air conditioning, and public utilities. A newly built, attached three-car garage offers modern convenience, while the unfinished lower level, with 10-foot ceilings, provides endless potential for a recreation area, home gym, theater, wine cellar, or anything you envision. Set on a generous lot that backs up to Seven Gables Park, a 66.5-acre recreational destination, the property offers multiple outdoor spaces for relaxation and entertaining. Enjoy direct access to sports fields, tennis courts, an ice rink, and scenic walking trails-perfect for those who value an active, outdoor lifestyle. Located in the sought-after Whittier School district, part of Wheaton District 200, this home offers not only historic significance but everyday livability in a vibrant community. The foundation is laid, both literally and figuratively, for the next chapter. This architectural treasure is ready for its new steward to complete the vision and make it truly their own.

Location

State IL

County Dupage

Area Wheaton

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full

Interior

Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Cooling Central Air, Zoned

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 3

Equipment Security System

Fireplace Y

Appliance Humidifier

Exterior

Garage Spaces 3.0

Community Features Park

Building

Lot Description Cul-De-Sac

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Brick, Yes

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 3 Stories

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Whittier Elementary School

Middle Schools Edison Middle School

High Schools Wheaton Warrenville South H S

School District 200 , 200, 200

Others

HOA Fee Include Other

Ownership Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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Listed by Jennifer Ames of Engel & Voelkers Chicago

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141 Loretto CT Wheaton, IL 60189

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