Single Family Residence in Norton, KS

A striking 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 3,315 sq ft two-story home showcasing refined European architectural influence and exceptional craftsmanship throughout. From the grand entryway, the thoughtfully designed floor plan allows movement in multiple directions-to a main-floor bedroom or office, a hallway leading to the bonus and great rooms, the formal dining room, or up the sweeping staircase to the second level.
 The main floor is ideal for entertaining, with elegant transitions enhanced by French pocket doors and classic French-style openings. The formal dining room connects to a private den that can be enclosed by grand double pocket doors. The den features a fireplace and a rare second exterior entrance from the spacious front porch. From the dining room, the open kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a pantry, and a striking floor-to-ceiling open shelving display cabinet. A charming Dutch door opens to a small mudroom and leads to the spacious backyard that wraps around the rear of the home. Just off the kitchen is a laundry room with sink and included washer and dryer.
 The kitchen also leads to a versatile bonus room, ideal for a playroom, exercise room, or hobby area, complete with a unique quarter bath and shower. This space flows seamlessly into the expansive great room, where abundant natural light, enhanced lighting, and a cozy wood stove create an inviting atmosphere. A billiards table and foosball table remain with the home, making this a true gathering space for all ages. Off the great room, a private patio awaits, surrounded by mature landscaping that provides a secluded and intimate outdoor retreat. Access to the attached two-car garage with generous workshop space is located at the rear of the great room. Returning to the foyer, the grand staircase leads upward past a dramatic landing adorned with large mirrors. One mirror conceals a hidden doorway, an original architectural feature designed to allow easy movement of large furnishings to the upper level. At the top of the stairs, three entryways invite you to explore the second level: the library, ballroom, or one of the bedrooms. The library is a showpiece, featuring two large original built-in bookcases with glass doors and a remarkable hand-painted mural from 1911 depicting an Italian seaside view from an ornate wrought-iron veranda, with fishermen and boats along the horizon-an extraordinary work of art that defines the soul of the home. Through elegant French doors lies the first upstairs bedroom, offering beautiful built-in cabinetry and access to an enclosed second-floor sunroom with a heartwarming view of the neighborhood. Large double pocket doors allow this room to be closed for privacy or opened to the grand ballroom. The ballroom is crowned by the home's second hand-painted mural-a heavenly scene of three cherubim floating among the clouds, framed by an ornate ivy wreath. From here, you may return to the landing or continue to the second upstairs bedroom, which features a sunroom, vanity, quarter bath, and a large walk-in dressing room. This dressing room boasts two original floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes, offering exceptional storage and timeless character. From the dressing room, you enter a beautiful 3/4 bathroom featuring a classic clawfoot tub, ornate lighting, custom paint colors, and exquisite tile work. This bath connects to the third upstairs bedroom, a well-sized space with a closet and elegant lighting ideal for a desk or reading. An additional original doorway from this bedroom returns to the main stairway landing, creating a circular and intentional second-floor flow. Throughout the home, hand-painted murals, ornate glass light fixtures, impeccably restored woodwork, and artistically crafted built-ins, including original wardrobes and a private library, add depth, warmth, and sophistication. Outside, the covered front porch and thoughtfully designed landscaping provide privacy, beauty, and effortless outdoor enjoyment in every season.