This home is one of Wausau?s Historic District?s most prominent homes and includes a guest house. It was originally built in the Greek Revival style in 1872 for Alexander Stewart, an important contributor to developing the community and a late member of Congress. Later, around 1920, when it was owned by Mark Ewing, who was another distinguished developer in the area, the house was moved to its current location. The estate is positioned to face south, and as guests enter, they are greeted by the grand staircase in the vestibule, adorned with original tile and woodwork. The floor plan is designed for both entertaining and daily living. The living room features a converted gas fireplace with a stunning marble and burled wood mantle, offering a warm and inviting space for conversations. The spacious dining room is perfect for hosting elegant meals, with natural light streaming in through beautiful original windows.,The eat-in kitchen is a chef?s dream, with a dual gas Thermadore range, a pastry counter with butcher block wood surface, an enameled farm sink, a bayed breakfast nook, a step-in pantry with prep sink, custom cabinetry, tin ceiling and a counter fireplace for added ambiance. The library boasts built-in shelves and a fireplace with a granite stone face and a mantle inscribed with, ?chop your own wood and it will warm you anew?. Adjacent to the library, the year-round sunroom offers views of the yard and gardens, in-floor heat, and is plumbed for a gas fireplace option. There is also a guest bath on this floor. Moving upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms in the main house. The primary suite has been updated to feature an ensuite bathroom and wardrobe room. The primary bath offers a dual vanity, spa shower, and jetted bathtub. Additionally, there are 2 secondary bedrooms and a full bath with beautiful tile and original fixtures. The 4th bedroom is an updated ensuite with a custom tile shower and has access to the back staircase leading down to the kitchen. The lower level features a sophisticated den equipped with ventilation with a cigar room in mind, as well as a temperature-controlled wine room with storage for over 300 bottles and a wine chiller. The carriage house, just steps away from the main house, sits above the SIX-car garage. It is a full-function with central heating and cooling, 1 bedroom guest house with a 20x20 living room, kitchen with appliances, dining/office space, and a bedroom with a full bath. The yard features various gardens, a fenced area, patios, and sitting areas. It includes heirloom perennials and a "hidden" garden with a water feature that could be restored. There is also a garden shed with a floor and loft perfect for off-season outdoor furniture storage. The property has been well cared for by the current caretakers, who have put a lot of love into it since purchasing it from the previous family. Now, this unique property is available for you to make it your own! Additional details: Updated and maintained natural gas boiler system, multi-zoned and with new hot water tank. Extensive exterior work was done when the hardy board siding and roof were installed (approx 2000) . Recently restored wood pillars/trim and flat roof resealed. The sewer lateral has been replaced, much of the electrical had been updated during renovations of kitchen & primary bath (approx 2010) and recently with many gfci outlets, etc. Central air was added to the upper level with the compressor replaced approx 2018. Schedule a Private Showing

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