2650 Pine Bluff Road

Morris, IL 60450

Step into the grandeur of The John Holderman House nestled on 5 sprawling acres, accessible via a serene wooded drive. Currently this home has 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths but with approximately 3500 square feet the possibilities are endless. Over the last 25+ years of the current ownership this 1870's home has been meticulously restored to its former glory with numerous updates- Rhinoshield exterior painting (2023) with a 25 year warranty, non-arched windows have been replaced with modern vinyl, arched historical windows have been maintained and reglazed. The expansive porches have been redecked with composite decking and the beams rebuilt to ensure many more years for this stunning home. Additionally you truly have the ability to be self sustainable with the Generac whole home generator (2019), this home utilizes boiler heating with an back up wood burning boiler. Well Pump (2024), 60 foot well. This property could be ideal for someone who wants a large private estate, related living, a bed and breakfast, wedding venue the ideas go on and on. Boasting a fully-equipped commercial kitchen, previously utilized as a bakery, with negotiable equipment ready to fuel your culinary ambitions. Exterior Features- Raised garden bed, asparagus patch, shooting range, shed, circular drive. A historical write up on the property- The JOHN HOLDERMAN HOUSE (PRIVATE) on north side of Pine Bluff Road just east of Holderman Road (and about 3.3 miles east of Rt. 47) in Section 12. This handsome two-story white frame house was built by John Holderman (1827-1900), a native of Montgomery Co., Ohio who settled with his brother Jacob in 1852 on the adjoining far to the north, which at that time belonged to Samuel Holderman, a cousin. John HoIderman built the west part of the house first, in the late 1850's, before returning to Ohio in 1860 and claiming Phoebe Patty for his bride. An Old newspaper clipping in the possession of Phoebe Angus, John's grand-daughter, states, "He brought his bride to this new and beautiful house which he had previously made ready for her." Later, In the early 1870's, the young couple built the large square section on the front, which is in the Italian Villa style so popular with Victorians in the last half of the 19th century. This wing has the low pyramidal roof (which originally was surmounted by an observation deck), bracketed eaves, and arched window cornices typical of the style. The 13 rooms were large and high ceiling, and slidding doors seperated the back parlor from the front parlor, which had a marble fireplace. There Are several spacious porches. 4 generations of the family lived here, including a son, Frank (1863-1930), a prominent stockman, and his sister, Mary, who served as county superintendent of schools. Franks son John and his family lived in the house until the early 1970's. The first schoolhouse in this area was located on the north east corner of the property.