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$850,000

Est. payment - /mo

5 Beds

4.5 Baths

5,042 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,042 sqft

Price per Sqft $168

MLS Listing ID 166512

Style 1.5 Level

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1941

Tax Year 2025

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source lbor

Property Description

Absolutely magnificent converted church located in the charming Babcock neighborhood. The roots of this property go back to 1872 when Lawrence Quakers built the original Friends Church/meetinghouse which was later razed in 1941 to make way for the beautiful stone structure you see today. The 2026 restoration and renovation maintained the rich historical charm of the building, while providing all the modern and functional conveniences of new construction. The massive living room with 16-foot ceilings and fabulous, exposed beams make this home ideal for entertaining. Inside offers over 5000 finished square feet with 6 generously sized bedrooms, 4.5 baths, hardwood floors, large kitchen, and amazing foyer. The upstairs loft can double as an apartment with it's own kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Other amenities include fabulous chandeliers, sauna, wet bar, fenced side-yard with hot tub, wrought iron railing, and huge unfinished basement. This exquisite property would undoubtedly be an incredible primary residence, however it's currently operating as a short-term rental on platforms like Airbnb allowing an investor the opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Lawrence property with a turnkey rental business. "Castle 1601" as it's dubbed on Airbnb, sleeps 12 and offers guests an anything but ordinary experience with the dramatic architecture and castle theme. All the furnishings are included in this sale. Don't miss out on this stunning property, schedule a private tour or book a stay on Airbnb today!

Location

State KS

County Douglas

Rooms

Basement Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), Sauna

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood

Appliance Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Gas Range

Exterior

Parking Features None

Fence Fenced

Utilities Available Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected

Amenities Available Spa/Hot Tub

Roof Type Composition

Building

Water Public

Structure Type Stone

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Ownership Investor

Acceptable Financing Cash, New Loan

Listing Terms Cash, New Loan

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+1(785) 588-5550

Brokerage License ID: 00003478

1601 New Hampshire ST Lawrence, KS 66044

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