This beautiful Victorian home was built in 1891 for Mr. & Mrs. S. I. Motter. Motter was the co-owner of the
Wheeler and Motter Dry Goods Wholesale Company.
It is located in St. Joseph, Missouri and situated in the Harris Addition of Buchanan County. Centrally located
this home gives you access to all of the schools, shopping, employment and enjoyment St. Joseph has to offer.
This home sits on a corner lot which is 100' x 151.5'. It is currently a single family residence but has immediate
income producing potential with rental of the separate carriage house at rear of property.
This 3 story brick home boasts many, many rooms with lots of original architectural aspects, as well. Some
of the amenities are:
Main House-2101 Faraon
5,831 square feet --2388 1st level, 2267 2nd level, 1176 3rd level
Single Family Property
Harris Addition
7 Bedroom
3 1/2 Bath
Original light oak woodwork throughout
Grand Foyer -with 48 inch double entry doors featuring unique beveled, etched and leaded glass windows-featured
in book by local author
Grand Staircase -highly adorned on 1st and 2nd floor
Grand Hallway with fireplace, fretwork and wainscotting
Cove ceilings and oak trim
1st Floor
Living Room with working fireplace
Formal Dining Room with fireplace and gas log insert as well as oak window bench
Parlor with working fireplace and orginal brass rod for parlor curtain
Kitchen with Butler's pantry and stone Hearth-could be used for indoor grilling,etc.
Breakfast Nook
Laundry Room
2nd Floor
Oak Trim and 3 Working Fireplaces with Oak Mantles and Beveled Mirrors
4 Bedroom
2 Bath
Great Hall with built-in oak window bench and stained glass topper(Tiffany)
Original Bathroom fixtures-pedestal sinks, milk glass shelves, mirrors, large porcelain tub with porcelain surround,
tile floors, etc.
3rd Floor
Breathtaking Panoramic Vantage Point
Could be used as Master Suite
3 Bedroom
Kitchen
Living Area
Bath
Large Walk-In closet
Original Built-In Cedar Closet
8 Fireplaces Total- 5 on main floor and 3 on 2nd floor
Hardwood and Carpeted floors
Central Air - all 3 floors
Forced Air Gas Heat- all 3 floors
4 zoned areas for HVAC
Preservation Award Winning Wrap-Around Porch
Patio
Fenced Back Yard
3 Large Stained Glass Windows (Tiffany?)
3 Sets Oak Pocket Doors
Brick and Concrete Basement - unfinished
Lot Size- 100 x 151.5
3 Off-Street Parking Spaces at rear of property
Carriage House-Converted to 2 story Residence (behind main house)
1200 square foot
Ideal for office, studio or could be rented for $500+/month
Separate front and rear entrance/exit
Separate utilities except water
Great Room
Built-In Bar
Kitchen
Laundry Room
1 1/2 bath
2 Bedrooms-Large Walk-In Double Closets
3 Large Storage Closets
This home has so much character and way too many uniquities to list. You really must see to appreciate...pictures
just can't do justice. It has all the qualities of living in one of the finest Victorian homes in St. Joseph but has
been updated to allow for more modern means of living. Some of these updates include new wiring, copper plumbing,
etc. This home has been occupied by a family with small children so some cosmetic TLC may be necessary here and there.
Although updated, this home has been painstakingly preserved over the years and is move-in ready.
For a snapshot history lesson about St. Joseph around the time this home was built please visit the following web address:
This historical compilation mentions the Wheeler & Motter Dry Goods Business located in St. Joseph, for whom
this home was built.
For more current information about St. Joseph please visit the following web addresses:
