603 S Bench Street
Galena, IL 61036

The Federal House,Turnkey Bed & Breakfast with 5 star reputation. Beautiful Historic Home fully and tastefully furnished. Great location on Bench Street next to the Galena Library, one block to Main Street for all of Galena's shopping and dining. Living Room and Dining Room available to guests on the main floor. Also on the main floor a private, very spacious, gourmet kitchen/family room with commercial 6 burner, 2 oven stove, soapstone counter tops and sink, bar sink, wine cooler, large island and seating area with fireplace. 2 spacious suites on the second floor: each with king bed, seating area around the fireplace, wet bar, fridge & microwave, attached bath. Third floor owner's apartment with vaulted ceiling in living room, full kitchen, bedroom, attached bath and deck with nice city views of Galena. Most furnishings included in the listing price but will be transferred on a separate bill of sale. Large patio on the south side of home with flowering crab tree and wisteria vines. Front patio with fountain looking out over Bench Street. On-site parking at rear of home for 4 cars. Home received a major renovation, 2019-2021. 2nd & 3rd floor were gutted to the bricks and roof rafters, then insulated with foam, new mechanicals, new drywall, painted and original trim remounted. All original windows were scraped, sanded, glazed and painted. All replacement windows are thermopane and historically accurate. 90% of the HVAC, plumbing and electric is new as of the renovation. Many additional upgrades. Additional tuckpointing is needed and is reflected in the price.