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W. H Alford House
W. H Alford House
Third Avenue Historic District
Third Avenue Historic District
6315 Third Avenue
6315 Third Avenue
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Designed by renowned architect Richard Philip, the W.H. Alford House, a Tudor Revival-styled family home, presents a rare opportunity to own one of the most architecturally unique historical homes in Kenosha’s desirable Third Ave Historic Preservation District.
Designed by renowned architect Richard Philip, the W.H. Alford House, a Tudor Revival-styled family home, presents a rare opportunity to own one of the most architecturally unique historical homes in Kenosha’s desirable Third Ave Historic Preservation District.
The Third Avenue Historic District, Kenosha’s early twentieth century mansion district, consists primarily of large period revival homes on lots tucked along the picturesque Lake Michigan shoreline.
The Third Avenue Historic District, Kenosha’s early twentieth century mansion district, consists primarily of large period revival homes on lots tucked along the picturesque Lake Michigan shoreline.
Built in 1929 for five hundred thousand depression-era dollars, the elegant W. H. Alford House constructed today, according to recent appraisal, would exceed a construction cost of $22 million.
Built in 1929 for five hundred thousand depression-era dollars, the elegant W. H. Alford House constructed today, according to recent appraisal, would exceed a construction cost of $22 million.
Description:
- 6315 3rd Ave, Kenosha, WI
- 15 Total Rooms
- 1 Master Bedroom Suite
- 5-9 Bedrooms
- 5 Full Bathrooms
- 4 Half Bathrooms
- 8 Fireplaces
- 18,000 sq. ft.
- 1.5 acres of Lake Michigan waterfront
- Staff quarters makes perfect in-law or nanny suite
Lovingly sculpted of "noble materials" including imported marble, stone, and Belgium brick, the W. H. Alford mansion garnered national attention when included in the National Register of Historic Homes in 1989.
Lovingly sculpted of "noble materials" including imported marble, stone, and Belgium brick, the W. H. Alford mansion garnered national attention when included in the National Register of Historic Homes in 1989.
The current owner of the property has recently completed renovation and remodeling of the home, restoring the home to its original opulence.
The current owner of the property has recently completed renovation and remodeling of the home, restoring the home to its original opulence.
Located in the heart of a highly desirable historic preservation district, W. H. Alford House is authentically restored with consummate attention to detail and modern functionality: impeccably maintained.
Located in the heart of a highly desirable historic preservation district, W. H. Alford House is authentically restored with consummate attention to detail and modern functionality: impeccably maintained.
All attached light fixtures, fountains, furniture, area rugs, mirrors, and other outstanding architectural elements are in keeping with the period and included in the sale of the property.
All attached light fixtures, fountains, furniture, area rugs, mirrors, and other outstanding architectural elements are in keeping with the period and included in the sale of the property.
Featured in Architectural Digest Magazine, the regal mansion invokes the baronial feeling of a Tudor-era castle while offering all the modern amenities required for luxurious comfortable family living.
Featured in Architectural Digest Magazine, the regal mansion invokes the baronial feeling of a Tudor-era castle while offering all the modern amenities required for luxurious comfortable family living.
The manifest dream of Walter H. Alford, a well-known industrialist, world-traveler, and philanthropist, the two and one-half-story elegant Alford House boasts a steep slate tile gable roof with copper eves. Characterized by an arched entry, elaborate brick and stone masonry, embellished doorways, window groupings, and solid wood beams, the magnificent masterpiece presents a sophisticated, yet unpretentious approach to a treasured lifestyle.
The manifest dream of Walter H. Alford, a well-known industrialist, world-traveler, and philanthropist, the two and one-half-story elegant Alford House boasts a steep slate tile gable roof with copper eves. Characterized by an arched entry, elaborate brick and stone masonry, embellished doorways, window groupings, and solid wood beams, the magnificent masterpiece presents a sophisticated, yet unpretentious approach to a treasured lifestyle.
Exquisite Indoor and Outdoor Living - Fabulous Lake Views In Every Season!
Exquisite Indoor and Outdoor Living - Fabulous Lake Views In Every Season!
The entry pavilion, constructed of imported stone and topped with battlements, is embellished with hand hewn stone molding and stone surround. Above the entryway, a lighted oriel window, trimmed with stone, welcomes guests.
The entry pavilion, constructed of imported stone and topped with battlements, is embellished with hand hewn stone molding and stone surround. Above the entryway, a lighted oriel window, trimmed with stone, welcomes guests.
The home is complete with a heated attached three-bay garage equipped with an interior car wash, work bench, and gardener's room with potting benches. The property includes the convenience of private off-street parking in the home's enclosed courtyard.
The home is complete with a heated attached three-bay garage equipped with an interior car wash, work bench, and gardener's room with potting benches. The property includes the convenience of private off-street parking in the home's enclosed courtyard.
A historic heritage home, strategically located to make the most of water views, W. H. Alford House features public rooms laid out horizontally, in a gracious queue for ease of entertaining and comfortable family living.
A historic heritage home, strategically located to make the most of water views, W. H. Alford House features public rooms laid out horizontally, in a gracious queue for ease of entertaining and comfortable family living.
A two-story tower section, at the northwest corner of the main block commands a stellar view of the mighty lake and the surrounding residential neighborhood. The timeless elegance of the home blends seamlessly with the meticulously designed and manicured grounds. The property is treed and lavishly hardscaped with granite boulders defining the Lake Michigan shoreline.
A two-story tower section, at the northwest corner of the main block commands a stellar view of the mighty lake and the surrounding residential neighborhood. The timeless elegance of the home blends seamlessly with the meticulously designed and manicured grounds. The property is treed and lavishly hardscaped with granite boulders defining the Lake Michigan shoreline.
The lakeside location is in close proximity to exclusive shops, fine dining, churches, parks, and social activities of historic downtown Kenosha.
The lakeside location is in close proximity to exclusive shops, fine dining, churches, parks, and social activities of historic downtown Kenosha.
Main Floor
Main Floor
- Entry Foyer
- Grand Entry Hall
- Solarium
- Kitchen
- Dinning Room
- Billiards Room
- Guest Coat Room
- Powder Room
The interior showcases ornate molded oak paneled and marble facing ceilings and walls, carved stone corbels, lintels, fountains, hidden alcoves, and graceful marble arches.
The interior showcases ornate molded oak paneled and marble facing ceilings and walls, carved stone corbels, lintels, fountains, hidden alcoves, and graceful marble arches.
Hand-carved woodwork with a floral motif is featured in many areas of the home. The elegant home also boasts white oak hand-hewn pegged flooring complimented by exquisite imported Bravian tile, five fireplaces, and nine bathrooms.
Hand-carved woodwork with a floral motif is featured in many areas of the home. The elegant home also boasts white oak hand-hewn pegged flooring complimented by exquisite imported Bravian tile, five fireplaces, and nine bathrooms.
Throughout the spacious structure, rich solid-beams and molded plaster ceilings offset multi-pane-brass casement windows with label antique brass moldings, tabbed stone surrounds, and breath-taking views of the ever changing colors of the waters of Lake Michigan.
Throughout the spacious structure, rich solid-beams and molded plaster ceilings offset multi-pane-brass casement windows with label antique brass moldings, tabbed stone surrounds, and breath-taking views of the ever changing colors of the waters of Lake Michigan.
The incredible details of the W. H. Alford House reflect a time period of old-world craftsmanship with a design aesthetic that is both functional and beautiful.
The incredible details of the W. H. Alford House reflect a time period of old-world craftsmanship with a design aesthetic that is both functional and beautiful.
The solarium features beveled exterior French doors leading to a spacious cobblestoned terrace for relaxing and entertaining guests. A double set of Interior French doors open into the grand entry hall and the dining room which houses authentic linen-fold wood paneling and floor-to-ceiling beveled gilded framed mirrors imported from France.
The solarium features beveled exterior French doors leading to a spacious cobblestoned terrace for relaxing and entertaining guests. A double set of Interior French doors open into the grand entry hall and the dining room which houses authentic linen-fold wood paneling and floor-to-ceiling beveled gilded framed mirrors imported from France.
The expansive central suspension stairway, the largest one of its kind in the region, provides entry to the main section of the second floor’s central foyer. The marble stairway exhibits hand carved stone balustrades and bronze bannister imported from England.
The expansive central suspension stairway, the largest one of its kind in the region, provides entry to the main section of the second floor’s central foyer. The marble stairway exhibits hand carved stone balustrades and bronze bannister imported from England.
The stairway is complimented by double-tiered expansive stained-glass windows featuring colorful English countryside vignettes, which add light and colorful ambiance to the stairway landing.
The stairway is complimented by double-tiered expansive stained-glass windows featuring colorful English countryside vignettes, which add light and colorful ambiance to the stairway landing.
Second Floor
Second Floor
• Second Floor Central Foyer
• Master Suite
• First Guest Suite -
• Second Guest Room
• African Themed Suite
• Independent Living Suite
Master Suite - A quiet oasis of comfort with all the amenities of a five-star luxury resort, the master bedroom features white oak hardwood flooring, a fireplace, private terrace, a grand en-suite bathroom, roomy closets, and a relaxing sitting area.
Master Suite - A quiet oasis of comfort with all the amenities of a five-star luxury resort, the master bedroom features white oak hardwood flooring, a fireplace, private terrace, a grand en-suite bathroom, roomy closets, and a relaxing sitting area.
Although the bath may be the most utilitarian room in the house, the master bath in the W. H. Alford home presents a luxurious spa-like space that invites lingering.
Although the bath may be the most utilitarian room in the house, the master bath in the W. H. Alford home presents a luxurious spa-like space that invites lingering.
Adjoining the master bathroom, a large private dressing room is embellished wall-to-wall with additional closets, shelves, and drawer storage.
Adjoining the master bathroom, a large private dressing room is embellished wall-to-wall with additional closets, shelves, and drawer storage.
Second Suite - A serene and spacious retreat featuring fireplace, ensuite bathroom with oversized soaking tub
Second Suite - A serene and spacious retreat featuring fireplace, ensuite bathroom with oversized soaking tub
Third Suite
Third Suite
The third bedroom suite displays eye-catching views of Lake Michigan, a fireplace, tiled ensuite bathroom
The third bedroom suite displays eye-catching views of Lake Michigan, a fireplace, tiled ensuite bathroom
Fourth Suite
Fourth Suite
Office
Office
Independent Living - Mother-In-Law Suite
Independent Living - Mother-In-Law Suite
Basement
· Grand Ballroom – off the hallway from the reception hall, a stairway leads downward to the ballroom.
· Laundry Room -
· Exercise Room – Spacious and brightly-lighted, the exercise area has a painted and sealed concrete floor and a full bathroom with shower.
· Boiler Room – Housing the boiler and a new 1000-gallon fast-recovery hot water tank, the boiler room serves double duty as a dry and heated work/storage area.
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