511 W High Street Apt A Peoria, IL 61606

• 2 Bed
• 3 Bath
• 2200 sqft
• Built in 1859

Unique apartment in one of the most prominent homes of the Historic High Street, in the Wine District of Peoria! This first floor French Second Empire style unit has 2200 sq. ft. This exclusive living experience combines the craftsmanship from artisans of yesteryear with modern amenities: tall ceilings, oak floors, ornamental fireplaces, living and dining rooms.High efficiency furnace and central air. Appliances include stove, refrigerator, disposal and dishwasher. Private parking lot. Walking distance from main hospitals, Peoria Riverfront, Art District, restaurants and coffee shops. Contact me for more details! Schedule a showing by applying on the link below: https://sharpandsharp-us.managebuilding.com/Resident/rental-application/account/register?listingId=3120&goToApplication=true

Nestled between Peoria's picturesque West Bluff and energetic Main Street, High Street offers its residents and visitors a vibrant and elegant slice of historical significance. From the mammoth Easton house (now Converse Marketing) gracing the entrance to the renovated Greenhut mansion (now Bobbitt's Historical Quarters) at the foot, the magic of High Street has survived the years and resonates today. Once dubbed "High Wine Avenue," High Street housed many of the original Peoria whiskey barons, including Joseph Greenhut, president and founder of The Distillers and Cattle Feeders Company. In the mid-1880's, an era before income tax, fortunes were spent on homes, massive legacies that still stand today. The expanse of Peoria's whisky riches is showcased in the diverse and ornate architecture of High Street. During this golden age of Peoria history, the city established itself as the distillery capital of the world; High Street housed the city's exclusive nouveau riche, the properties offering both seclusion and breathtaking views. Each owner hired the services of individual architects, and thus High Street boasts styles ranging from Georgian and Gothic Revival, to Queen Anne and Flemish Revival. This combination of porticos, cupolas, latticework, leaded windows, and arches creates an eclectic presence unique to High Street. Today High Street is home to artists, writers, politicians and families interested in living a piece of history. Many of the mansions have been restructured into apartments, and few single-family houses remain. A restoration revival swept the street in the late 1980's and early 1990's when owners began working with the city to uphold historical standards in the renovations. On any summer day, visitors stroll the street, taking in the majestic homes and lush landscaping. Trolleys and tour buses creep along while tourists snap photos. Children and lovers alike hide within the limbs of the ancient oak tree at Giant Oak Park. Once the most exclusive residential street in Peoria, High Street continues to give citizens a taste of Peoria's past.Nestled between Peoria's picturesque West Bluff and energetic Main Street, High Street offers its residents and visitors a vibrant and elegant slice of historical significance. From the mammoth Easton house (now Converse Marketing) gracing the entrance to the renovated Greenhut mansion (now Bobbitt's Historical Quarters) at the foot, the magic of High Street has survived the years and resonates today. Source: http://www.historicpeoria.com