501 S East St, Fenton, MI

About 501 S East St

It was the 1860’s when George Wilmot & his Business Partner Edward Trump had a contest to see who could build the most extravagant house in Fenton. George lost at the time but YOU are the winner because the home & all its historic glory still stands today. This Victorian/Gothic Revival Home is a testament to the Michigan Fever that gripped the East Coast after the Erie Canal opened & opportunities in Michigan & Fenton were boundless. The Wilmot’s were prominent in Fenton. When they passed Mina Chapin purchased the home and lived there with Husband Addison. He was the son of one of the first settlers in the area. The home was lived in, used for boarding schoolgirls & rented out. The Block Garage separate from the house was built to house one of the first Model T’s to frequent the area as the motor car transformed Michigan & America. Passed down from owner to owner, this home has been maintained with love & respect. More Historic Info Available at the home to review during showings. ~ Historic Information Provided By Robert Barnes & Allie Seibert Filled with large open spaces, hard wood trim, custom plaster crown, large doors & wood floors. The Updates to the bathrooms & Kitchen add a tasteful touch of modern to this classic. 4 Bedrooms & a Bathroom fill the upstairs. Living, Dining, Entertaining & Office Space fill the first floor. Solid large rock walls with well-maintained mechanical & electrical are the foundation for this awesome abode. Arched doorways, & the original door "bell" are a few of the wonderful treasures that fill this home. The Wilmot house has stood for almost a 160 years & is searching for the next person to carry on its legacy. Most be seen to truly be appreciated! Walking distance to Unique Shopping, Restaurants, Parks & all the Festivities that the Dibbleville Area of Downtown Fenton has to offer. Book your showing today! Call or Text Johnathan Dugan for more Info.

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