TURN KEY Historic Home built in 1871 located in the new Houston and Pierre Street historic district in downtown Manhattan Kansas. Built by master carpenter and businessman James Edward Shortridge. Was the home of Kansas State University President Thomas A. Will.
Basics: can be purchased for as either a single family home or as a bed and breakfast home. Proven income for seven years running. Priced as a single family home. Winner of both local preservation and state preservation awards. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Eligible for both state and federal tax credits for rehabilitation (in the future if required). Approx 3200 finished square feet. Three to four (and as many as five) bedrooms depending on desired use. Frame construction with cedar lap siding, Greek Revival architecture. Limestone foundation.
Rehabilitated not Renovated This house was restored according to the Secretary of the Interior s Standards for rehabilitation of historic structures. Essentially, the Secretary s Standards require that historic materials that are in good condition be retained; that materials that cannot be restored or repaired be replaced with like materials. In cases where no like materials can be found, the standards direct the restorer to use materials that closely match the look and workmanship of the original but are clearly new (in other words, not to make them look falsely older or distressed). For more information on the Secretary s Standards follow this link: http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/TPS/tax/rhb/ The definition of rehabilitation according to the Standards is: "the process of returning a property to a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and features of the property which are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural values." Based on this definition, a rehabilitation is clearly designed for efficient contemporary use meaning that historic homes are not prevented from containing the most modern and convenient services, appliances, and other features found in newly constructed homes. The Shortridge House is not a museum, it is a fully modern, highly efficient and people friendly home that pays respect to the original architecture, purpose and intentions of the builders and past owners in a way that makes the house unique and a significant cultural resource that contributes to the historic fabric of the community at large.
Always wanted to live in an old house but don't have the skills to restore one? This house is for you.
- Brand new custom kitchen with gas stove (see photos!)
- custom tile bathroom with jacuzzi tub and separate shower
- new electrical wiring from the ground up,
- New plumbing throughout and new underground water line from street.
- whole house water filter,
- two high efficiency water heaters,
- new roof in 2000,
- extensive landscaping with timed irrigation system,
- Internally (wall jack) wired for wireless internet, cable and phone in every room.
- All primary services located underground--no unsightly overhead wires to the house
- Premium quality inset storms and screens on every window and door
- Includes all appliances including chest freezer in cellar and washer/dryer in laundry/mud room.
- Includes all window coverings.
- Second rebuilt staircase off kitchen.
- Brand new construction mud room/laundry room.
- Privacy Fenced patio area.
- Fully insulated in walls with additional insulation in attic
- full sized, cedar lined modern closets with overhead storage in front bedrooms
Special Features you simply won't find in a new home. Beautiful walnut central staircase. Original restored hardwood floors throughout--no carpeting.
Antique stained glass windows in Library and back staircase.
Bay windows with built in bench seat and hidden storage.
Built in lighted China cabinet in Dining room
Antique Light fixtures (chandelier) in Dining room and parlour.
Floor to ceiling built-in bookcases in library with track lighting.
Remote control waterfall pond with live fish and frogs and perennial water plants Perennial beds, shrubs and trees--no annual plantings required
Hard Wired landscape lighting on every side of house and walkways--including two free standing lanterns
Massive American Elm and Walnut trees. Other shade trees 10 years old
150 foot long restored original brick sidewalk--matching antique brick walks and patio area
Cedar shake roof (40 year shingles) and over-sized gutter system
Original limestone steps to long porch
Original glass in over 70% of the windows.
All windows have been restored to perfect working order with original hardware
Arbor over side entrance walk constructed from original porch columns and cast brass preservation award mounted overhead
Balcony sitting area on second floor between guest rooms
Ceiling fans in every room on second floor including landing
Antique stained glass front door with original lock and key and brass door bell
Maid's clawfoot tub/shower in second full bathroom on main floor
Six foot high windows in every room--most rooms have windows on three sides
Original wainscoting in Kitchen and Mudroom
Restored radiant hot water heat system--no noise, no dust
Understairs coat closet
Oak picture shelf, two coat hook racks made from antique oak pieces included
Lets Talk LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Whether you intend to use the Shortridge House as a home or as a bed and breakfast, its impossible to beat this location for convenience, walkability and park access. Within walking distance of FOUR schools, after school program and park: Manhattan Catholic (one block), Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson and Manhattan High East Campus. LESS THAN one block to the brand new Boys and Girls club on the corner of Pierre and 5th Directly across from city square park with mature trees and grass lawns--this park cannot be developed by deed to the city Two-four blocks (two-ten minutes walk) to the following: Manhattan Public Library (one block over) Seven Dolors Catholic Church (one block) First Congregational Church, First Methodist Church, St. Luke's Episcopal Church (one block) AME Church, Riley County Court House, Register of Deeds etc. Manhattan Post Office, Ray's Apple market Grocery Store, Manhattan's downtown shopping and restaurant district, including the best restaurant in town: Harry's Uptown in the historic Wareham building. Manhattan Town Center MALL, Linear Trail walking and biking path, Kansas River Bridge and boat launch (under bridge), Restored 1901 Manhattan Union Pacific Depot (public use building) AND COMING SOON in the south end redevelopment district (approx 3 blocks away): Manhattan Convention Center, Flint Hills Discovery Center ONE MILE or LESS (ride your bike) to: City Park with new Pool aquatics center, spray park, tennis courts, indoor ice rink, ball playing fields, sand volleyball, picnic shelters, rose garden, etc. Kansas State University main campus Aggieville (student district shopping and restaurants) Manhattan High School West Campus, Manhattan Marketplace (Bed Bath and Beyond, HyVee, PetCo, Olive Garden, Walgreens