This historic house sits on 12 acres and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Built in the Greek Revival style, this 1854 home makes for an unforgettable getaway for friends and family.Relax and enjoy the grounds surrounded by old growth trees and prairie landscape.
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Farrand Hall, like all historic homes, offers a unique experience that we love to share with our guests. At 165 years old, this home provides an elegant departure from modern living and allows guests the chance to appreciate the beauty and charm of its Pre-Civil War construction.
The first floor of the home features several unique experiences for guests. It all begins with the entry hall, at 28 feet long and 7.5 feet wide its oversize yet intimate proportions provide perfectly glamorous transitions throughout the house. Then there is the formal dining room complete with original fireplace sporting rose colored Turkish marble.
A personal favorite is the double parlor and it is sure to steal your heart with its eight windows spread across three sides of the house. Flooded with natural light, this room provides the perfect setting for mixing cocktails in our collection of vintage glassware at any time of the day! Or maybe its the large fully outfitted kitchen that will inspire your taste buds. Next to that is the breakfast room, perfect for pairing morning coffee with bird watching or an afternoon glass of wine while paging through one of the many titles in our collection of cookbooks. Last, but certainly not least, is the library. Inspired by an old family hunting lodge, this space provides a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere perfect for enjoying game night next to a crackling fire.
Now on to the second floor which is accessible from the entry halls open staircase. At the top of the stairs begins the upper hall. Echoing the spaciousness of the entry hall, the upper hall features a built-in window seat that gives guests the perfect spot to watch the constant flow of local Amish buggies trotting past the house at all times of the year. Each of the four bedrooms is individually styled and outfitted with queen beds. Three of the bedroom include accompanying sitting rooms providing guests ample space. One bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a claw foot tub.
As intoxicating as we may find the interiors, the grounds of the estate have their own allure. To the south of the house there is the fenced in 'backyard' which includes a dining table and chairs under a shade canopy of mature walnut trees. On the north side there is addition picnic table seating and a six burner grill. The north patio is covered in a ceiling of garden lights that provide the perfect glow for late evenings spent dining al fresco.
We love having land! However, we are unable to convey with any amount of specificity the vast number of the native plants and rolling areas that guests are welcome to explore. However, we would advise our guests to grab a pair of scissors from the kitchen before heading out so they can collect a fresh cut bouquet of flora for their companions to enjoy. Depending of the time of year in which you plan on visiting you may find blackberries or raspberries around the property. Throw them in some pancakes or muddle them into a cocktail, I'm sure you can figure something out!
Take it or leave it, we love you either way. But if you take it, we hope that you love, enjoy and protect this home just like it was your own. We view ourselves but as temporary stewards of this house and plan on it being around for future generations to experience all that it has to offer.
