The Eli Winch House: A Hans Bille Masterpiece
Commissioned in 1897 for Eli Winch and constructed by noted builder Hans Bille, this residence is a textbook definition of the Queen Anne style. The exterior massing is a study in late Victorian asymmetry, characterized by a pyramidal hipped roof, gabled wings, and a wrap-around porch defined by traditional turned spindlework. It stands not just as a home, but as a documented structure on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
The interior offers a textural density rarely surviving in the 21st century. The foyer and parlors are wrapped in textured wallcoverings and anchored by original millwork. The dining room is an architectural showpiece, featuring hardwood flooring laid to mirror the geometry of the room—a rare level of carpentry finesse—alongside a built-in china hutch and crystal lighting. The spatial flow is managed by substantial sliding pocket doors, preserving the ability to separate the formal parlor from the sitting room and library.
While the kitchen has been updated, it respects the service logic of the home, retaining a butler’s pantry and the essential secondary “servants’ staircase.” The upper level is equally detailed, featuring a landing illuminated by stained glass, a dedicated sewing room, and a primary chamber with a private balcony. Having been meticulously restored from a 1940s apartment conversion by its previous steward, Shirley Mook, this home offers the rare stability of having had very few owners in its 128-year history.
🏰 Iconic Queen Anne Victorian | Nationally Registered Historic Home ✨
📍 201 South Vine Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449
💰 $299,900 (Price Cut: $10K on 11/12)
🛏️ 5 Bedrooms | 🛁 3 Bathrooms
📐 3,674 Sq Ft | 🌳 0.29 Acres
🗓️ Built 1897 | 🏛️ State & National Historic Registry
🎭 Architectural Masterpiece
👑 Classic Queen Anne style with pyramidal hipped roof & gabled wings
🏡 Asymmetrical design + wraparound porch with spindle railings
🌿 Park-like setting with deck & brick-paver patio
✨ Rich Historic Interiors
🪵 Original woodwork & hardwood floors
🖼️ Textured & intricate vintage wallpapers throughout
🔥 Gas-log fireplace with custom mantel
🪟 Bay windows, ornate ceiling details & light canopies
🍽️ Elegant Living Spaces
🚪 Sliding pocket doors & formal parlor
📚 Library with built-ins + half bath
🍷 Formal dining room with built-in china hutch & crystal chandelier
🍳 Updated Kitchen & Extras
🧁 Glass-front cabinetry + butler’s pantry
🌞 Sunroom filled with natural light
🧺 Main-floor laundry + full bath
🌀 Second staircase to upper level
⬆️ Upper-Level Charm
🪟 Stained glass window & grand chandelier at landing
🛏️ 5 bedrooms (one with balcony porch)
🛁 Clawfoot tub bath
🧵 Sewing / craft room
🎨 Unfinished attic ready for your vision
📌 Additional Notes
📄 Pre-approval required before showing
👑 Only the third owner of this extraordinary home
🏷️ Listed By:
Brock & Decker Real Estate
Samantha Brock 📞 715-305-6096 / 715-383-3174
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