$439,000

**TWICE THE HISTORY. TWICE THE CHARM. ONE EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY!** A rare opportunity to own not one, but TWO nearly identical Italian Renaissance Revival homes, accompanied by a three-bay carriage house with additional living quarters! Built in the early 1920s, these magnificent architectural "twins" are offered together as one remarkable property, surrounded on three sides by vintage wrought iron fencing. Located in close proximity of the Shawnee National Forest and other notable Southern Illinois recreational opportunities. **202 - The Former Lafayette Inn** Most recently operated as the Lafayette Inn Bed & Breakfast, this stately residence welcomes you with beautiful original woodwork, solid wood doors, glass doorknobs, and an elegant combination of Italian marble, hardwood, and carpeted floors. The main level features a spacious living room with fireplace, sunroom, formal dining room, kitchen, half bath and a bedroom suite with private bath. Upstairs, you'll discover four additional bedroom suites and a smaller room ideal for an office, nursery, or hobby space. The basement expands the possibilities with a large living area, kitchenette, laundry room, and sleeping room with bath. **204 - The Private Residence** Equally impressive in character and architectural detail, the neighboring home offers a similar floor plan with a gracious foyer, living room, sunroom, formal dining room, kitchen, main-floor bedroom suite with private bath, and an additional half bath. The second floor features four bedroom suites, each with its own attached bath. Previously enjoyed as a private residence, this home offers exciting potential for continued residential use or conversion to an additional bed and breakfast. **The Carriage House** Completing this exceptional property is a three-bay carriage house with living quarters above! The upper level includes a living area, kitchen, dining space, and two bedroom suites, each with an attached bath. Ideal for guest accommodations, extended family, or additional living space. **AND THE CONTENTS ARE INCLUDED!** Adding extraordinary value to this already remarkable offering, the homes are being sold with their contents! Furniture, antiques (some possibly reproductions), decorative accessories, dishes, cookware, silverware, glassware, appliances, rugs, and window treatments are all included in the sale. Whether you envision restoring the Lafayette Inn to its former hospitality use, creating a boutique lodging destination, establishing a multigenerational family compound, or simply preserving a magnificent piece of architectural history, the possibilities are as impressive as the properties themselves. **Two historic homes. A carriage house. Furnishings and treasures included. One truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!**