OLDEST HOME IN UNION, MO: HISTORIC HOME BUILT IN 1858.THE HOME IS SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT. PLEASE CALL OR SEND AN EMAIL. Known as the Ida Clark homestead, this 5 bedroom & 2 bathroom brick home, built in 1858 +/, was once a large farmhouse. The structure has a stone foundation and four-by-four original window sills. The rear brick section of the house was added at a later date. A building across the road now covered with siding was the original log barn. * 5 bedroom two full baths(see details of all room sizes at very bottom below)* Newly painted and carpeted throughout the entire home except with new linoleum in kitchen – September 2008 and recently renovated bathrooms(past year)* New tilt-in insulated windows withscreensthroughout the home* Landscaped (September 2008)* Washer/dryer electric hook ups on main floor or basement* 17' diameter cedargazebooff kitchen* Two car garage; however, additional work and storage space all under one roof is equivalent to a 5 or 6-car garage. Great for working on cars, woodwork shop, etc.* Serenity Garden! Serene private reflective garden retreat shaded with trees* Two story stand-alone structure (26' x 12')with cathedral ceiling, deck and veranda:use as library, grand playhouse, art studio, etc. Located in garden * First and second floor covered porches spanning the length of the home (8'x23') * Inside home: cathedral ceiling/open stairs with a magnificent chandelier* Arched doorway from living room to dining room* Two large living rooms/family or game rooms: one upstairs and one downstairs* Arched opening at top of the stairs landing to the upstairs living room* Two upstairs bedrooms connect with short hallway to open grand staircase and to the upper-floor covered porch off the hallway.* Car port (2 cars)connected to home * Gravel drive way* Partial (270 square foot) and unfinished basement * Real Estate Taxes total for 2007: $1,552.91. * Water, sewer, & trash: about $34 per month * Insurance about $966 per year * Electric (all but furnace): 2007-2008 average $138 per month; High, $324per month * Natural Gas for furnace: 2007-2008 High $209; Low $17; Average $111   Less than 30 minutes from the hectic pace of life and traffic congestion in West St Louis County, you'll find the City of Union quietly located just off I-44 in the heart of Franklin County. Established in 1825 as the County Seat, Union enjoys a diverse landscape that includes new commercial developments and growing subdivisions mixedwith rolling hills, farmer's fields and forest groves.During the last 20 years, this once sleepy, farmer's town in eastern Missouri has been steadily transforming itself into a strong bedroom community and an industrial hub for the region.Union has a growing population of 9,000 residents, more than 300 businesses, and is home to East Central College with an enrollment of 3,500 students.In a nationwide survey released in 2001, Union was ranked "One of the Top 10 Best Small Towns in the United States" and was the only Missouri community on the entire list.With a progressive future just beginning to unfold, Union, Missouri definitely offers "Small Town Charm with Big City Opportunities!" (Taken from http://www.ci.union.mo.us/   11 Bertha Lane is just 5 minutes from the beautiful Bourbeuse River with great fishing, boating and canoeing. http://southwestpaddler.com/docs/meramec4.html   Immaculate Conception Parish/School - few blocks away;http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/057ic/ http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/15772   First Floor: Total Living area breakdown rounded is 1,318 sq. ft. Living room: 26' x 17'; closet Dining room: 14' x 15' Kitchen: 12' x 14' Bath/laundry room: 7' x 11' + 5' x 5'; closet Bedroom: 12' x 13'; closet Bedroom: 12' x 13'; closet   Second floor: Total area is 1,216 sq. ft. Family room: 25' X 15' Bedroom: 12' x 12'; closet Bedroom: 15' x 17'; closet Bedroom: 12' x 13'; closet Bath: 7' x 5'; closet   Basement: 270 sq. ft. is partial basement with crawl space; Heating: FWA C/Air Attic: crawl space   OTHER FEATURES: Legal description: Lots 24 & Pt Lot 23; Map reference Sec. 27T 43 R 1 W; census tract 8006.01;natural gas; Public water & sewer; roof surface - AsphShng & metal; Gutters & Downspouts are Aluminum; Kitchen - no appliances except garbage disposal; new no-paint railing on top porch.   FINANCING: Owner will not finance sale of home