Listed at $259,900 ($59/sq ft), this 1860 Italianate Victorian estate delivers extraordinary square footage and architectural grandeur on a private 2.6-acre parcel in Brunswick, Missouri.
Spanning 4,400 sq ft, the brick residence features rare period elements, including 7 fireplaces, a dramatic grand entry with a spiraling staircase, soaring ceiling heights, and a distinctive 3rd-story observation tower.
The property retains its historical compound feel with intact outbuildings, including an original brick water tower and standalone summer kitchen.
While the interior offers preserved millwork, ornate mantels, and an updated kitchen, the layout contains only 1 full bathroom, creating an immediate value-add opportunity for reconfiguration.
Property Snapshot
Price: $259,900 ($59/sq ft)
Location: 709 Herring St, Brunswick, MO 65236
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1
Square Footage: 4,400 sq ft
Year Built: 1860
Lot Size: 2.60 Acres (Wooded private grounds in Chariton County)
Outbuildings: Original brick water tower & historical summer kitchen
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Special Features: 3rd-story tower room, 7 fireplaces, spiral staircase, wrap-around porch
Investment & Restoration Dynamics
Bathroom Addition Priority: Adding 1 to 2 additional bathrooms (such as a primary suite en-suite on the second floor) is the single highest-value capital improvement for a 4,400 sq ft home currently operating with only one full bath.
Estate/B&B Potential: The combination of 2.6 acres, historical outbuildings, grand formal parlors, and $59/sq ft entry basis provides strong fundamentals for a historic country retreat, bed & breakfast, or artisan homestead in central Missouri.
Listed by: Blake Dankert 660-815-0381, NLF Real Estate
Zillow link https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/709-Herring-St-Brunswick-MO-65236/126686552_zpid/