With a little TLC, this would be a book-lover's dream!

Dreaming of More Books

Do you remember the scene from Beauty and the Beast where Beast gifts Belle the most incredible library of books?  That scene sparked a lifelong dream for many of us, myself included.  I love reading, but the problem is I never have enough space for all of my books.  You can only fit so many bookshelves in one house.  Curling up with a good book in a cozy historic library sounds like my idea of the perfect day, and now you can OWN your very own historic library because there is one on the market.

Historic Library, Small Town Charm, What More Could You Want?

The historic library building is located in the city of Kendallville, Indiana.  Kendallville is a small city of about 10,000 people.  This quaint little city is home to several outdoor recreational areas as well as the Mid-America Windmill Museum, the Northern Indiana Blue Grass Festival, and the Apple Festival.   Can we take a second to think about how cool it would be to live in a historic library in a charming little city in Indiana?  Talk about a dream!

Kendallville's First Public Library

Built in 1913 and used as a public library until the 1960s, this building has had a few interesting uses over the years.  Of course with being more than 100 years old, the building does need a little bit of TLC, but with a little elbow grease, there is a lot of potential here! I mean, take one look at these stunning built in shelves, picture all the books you could ever want placed on them, with a cozy reading chair in the corner.

The library is for sale and can be used for commercial or residential purposes. It's currently listed for $219,000 through Weichert Realtors - Hoosier Heartland with Angie Shingleston.

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Here is what the listing says about this unique property:

In 1913 this exquisite building was erected and is still arguably one of the most unique and beautiful properties in all of Noble County. What was once Kendallville's first public library and served that purpose until 1968, it has also housed a law firm, an architecture firm, a vintage clothing store, and was most recently the Wilson Art Gallery.

 

1 of the original 1679 libraries built in the USA by Andrew Carnegie, a philanthropist who helped fund thousands of libraries across the world, this unique building features a grand entry way, cozy library room with built-in bookcases, soaring ceilings, intricate iron and original wood details throughout, rich, dark brown brick and field stone exterior, gorgeous architectural supports, red clay tile roof, classic outdoor lighting, and simple landscaping to compliment the clean lines of the building.

 

In addition, there is a full basement with tall ceilings, large daylight windows, and its own back entrance. This stately piece of Kendallville history has been lovingly maintained throughout the years and recent updates include: 2 brand new high efficiency furnaces and 2 brand new ac units. With multiple work/living spaces on both the main and lower levels, this rare opportunity to to own a piece of property with such historical significance is yours for the taking

Check out more photos of the library below, and try not to drool over the potential here.

You can see the full listing and reach out to  Angie Shingleston with Weichert Realtors - Hoosier Heartland here.