Property Description

Built in 1879, 270 Maple Street??historically known as the Frederick Harris House and more recently as Valentine Mansion??is a remarkable 30-room historic estate spanning 11,102 square feet. The largest single-family home in Springfields City of Homes,?? it features a 40-foot grand ballroom, ornate floor-to-ceiling hand-carved fireplaces, 12 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and what may be the citys finest residential view. Set on 2.93 acres, with an additional 0.99-acre lot available, the property currently operates as an owner-occupied short-term rental B&B. Built for banker Frederick Harris and social activist Emily Osborne, the home offers multiple primary suites??including a rare adjoining his-and-hers suite??coffered ceilings, six sets of pocket doors on the first floor alone, and exquisite original woodwork, tile, brass hardware, and metalwork. Energy-efficient mini-splits, stainless steel appliances, a nine-zone sprinkler system, ample parking??this property has it all.

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