120 Elmwood Place, Sandwich, IL 60548 (MLS # 12699145)

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Step inside this remarkable Dutch Revival home, situated on a picturesque half-acre lot and originally built in the late 1800s for the town physician, Dr. J.C. David. Designed by renowned Swedish-American architect and contractor C.A. Swanson, this one-of-a-kind property is filled with timeless craftsmanship and architectural details rarely found today. From the moment you enter, you're welcomed by a grand foyer featuring a stunning marble fireplace, an elegant staircase, and beautiful leaded and stained-glass windows. Original quarter-sawn red oak and white pine floors, intricate woodwork, and gorgeous chandeliers showcase the home's historic character throughout. The main floor offers a beautifully renovated full bathroom that blends modern updates with the home's original charm. The breathtaking library is a true showpiece, complete with custom built-in bookshelves, a fireplace, and a large pocket door. A spacious main-floor bedroom provides the perfect space for a home office, guest room, or additional living area. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room, creating a functional layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. At the rear of the home, an inviting sitting room with its own fireplace adds even more warmth and character. Upstairs, you'll find five generously sized bedrooms, several adorned with stunning vintage wallpaper, along with a charming full bathroom featuring functional built-in cabinetry that complements the home's historic appeal. Outside, the beautifully maintained gardens and mature grapevines create the feeling of a private vineyard-the current owners have even made homemade grape jelly from the vines. The reinforced barn offers endless possibilities for storage, a workshop, hobby space, or vehicle parking. Thoughtfully maintained and updated, recent improvements include commercial-grade B-PEX plumbing throughout much of the home, updated basement windows, repaired front gutters, regularly serviced furnace, new sanitary lines to the kitchen and main-floor bathroom, brand-new washer and dryer, updated stove, oven, and dishwasher, a new kitchen faucet, new basement lighting, updated attic fan & outlet, and a recently swept chimney in the back room fireplace. This extraordinary home offers the perfect balance of historic elegance, thoughtful updates, and timeless craftsmanship; an opportunity to own a true piece of local history.

DAYS ON MARKET 27 LAST UPDATED 7/24/2026
YEAR BUILT 1895 COMMUNITY Sandwich
GARAGE SPACES 3.0 COUNTY DeKalb
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Sandwich Community High School
Elementary School W W Woodbury Elementary School
Jr. High School Sandwich Middle School
High School Sandwich Community High School


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Range, Refrigerator
AREA Sandwich
BARN/EQUESTRIAN Yes
BASEMENT Daylight, Partial, Unfinished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Cedar, Plaster
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
INTERIOR Bookcases, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 0.455 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Garden
LOT DIMENSIONS 100X200
PARKING Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
TAXES 7379.38
WATER Public
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
   

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