Overview
Unique Franklin Grove Lodging Opportunity
Located in Franklin Grove, Illinois, this property, known as Lincoln Way Stay, offers a unique business opportunity. Currently utilized as a short-term guest lodging, the property could also serve as private residences suitable for multi-generational living or divided lots. The main house features 10,000 square feet across four floors, including six bedrooms, with each floor having its own HVAC system. The main floor includes a foyer, living room, dining room, dining porch, modern kitchen with commercial appliances, and a powder room. The second floor houses three bedrooms with private bathrooms, including a primary suite with a gas fireplace, plus a laundry room with two washers and dryers, sink, and storage space. The third floor offers two bedrooms with a shared living room and bathroom, each bedroom featuring its own vanity, and one bedroom opening to a small deck. The stone cellar includes a bathroom, shower, custom-built Finlandia sauna, bedroom, studio kitchen, living room, workout room, storage, and a tornado bunker with an escape window. Additional structures include an original barn used for lawn storage with two garage doors, and a historic well house. The carriage house, approximately 2,300 square feet, features a second-story retreat with a full kitchen, living room, laundry room, powder room, and a king suite with an en suite bathroom that includes a shower and jacuzzi tub. French doors open to a private deck from both the suite and the main area, with five-car parking below. The 3,200 square foot cottage offers a full kitchen and dining room with an open floor plan, a small foyer, and a full bathroom. The second floor includes a primary king bedroom with a catwalk leading to an open-air office and sitting room. The lower level comprises a living room, laundry, bathroom with shower, bedroom, and a cement tornado bunker with garden-style windows for emergency exits. Outdoor features include a fireside pagoda, water garden, and yoga lawn, surrounded by native plants and tropicals, apple trees, and herbs, plus a fountain, flowing creek, and koi fish waterfall.