15251 Old Children’s Home Road, Welch, MN 55089

- $1,250,000
- MLS # 4031095
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 3.5
- Finished Sq. Ft. 5,150 sq. Ft. (Approximate)
- Lot size: 34.38 acres (2 parcels)
- School district: 256 – Red Wing
- Built In: 1899
The Historic Vasa Children’s Home is a true piece of Minnesota’s heritage. The home offers privacy while being a spacious retreat; perfect for any family.
Room Dimensions and Description by Floor
Main Level
- FOYER - 22 x 11 - Impressive entrance hall entered through double doors from a brick portico. Wide plank hobbed nail flooring. Wide gracious stair leading to second floor.
- LIBRARY – 17 x 13 - Cherry wood paneled entered thru antique double walnut doors, with custom built cherry wood window shutters. Floor to ceiling shelving with library ladder, with original fir flooring.
- FORMAL DINING ROOM - 18 x 12 - Cream colored enameled wainscoting above painted scenes
- POWDER ROOM - 17 x 9 – At rear of hall with china sink imprinted in paisley pattern. Leaded glass window and small dressing table and chair.
- KITCHEN - 28 X 15 - Maple flooring and cabinetry. Ceiling is paneled in wood salvaged from original silo – beams salvaged from original barn. Full brick wall with gas fireplace. Two – islands, 2 sinks and commercial appliances.
- GARDEN ROOM - 40 X 20 - Features vaulted ceilings paneled in cedar with five skylights, two sets of french doors leading to exterior, terra cotta mexican tile on floor with in-floor heat, built-in cabinetry and bar of butternut. Three stained glass memorial windows salvaged from a church and green vermont castings stove (gas). Shelving positioned under windows for seating or display (watering hoses concealed under shelving for watering plants.)
Second Level
- UPPER LANDING - 22 x 11 - Connects four bedrooms/two baths – additional sitting area that overlooks the front yard.
- OWNERS SUITE - 18 X 14 - Green paisley pattered Ralph Lauren wall coverings with matching draperies. Master Bath includes, his and her sinks, abundant closet space, and separate tub/shower.
- BEDROOM #2 - 18 X 13 - At the front of home overlooking drive
- BEDROOM #3 - 14 X 10 - At the rear of home paneled in barn siding
- BEDROOM #4 - 11 x 9 - At the front of home overlooking drive
- BATHROOM - 11 x 9 - Features shower and two sinks
Third Level
- BEDROOM #5 - 24 X 17 - Pegged oak flooring – sloped ceilings
- BEDROOM #6 - 21 X 13 - Pegged oak flooring – sloped ceilings (adjacent sitting room 15 X12)
- BEDROOM #7 - 12 X 12 - Pegged oak flooring – sloped ceilings
- BATHROOM - 9 x 6 - Built as an addition for convenience, features tub
Guest Apartment
The three car garage and guest apartment was built in 1999. The garage portion of the structure is fully finished, insulated and heated. Currently in use as an artist’s studio.
The apartment located above, reached by an exterior stair, offers breathtaking views across rolling hills and wooded groves. The views exemplify the beauty of the Cannon River Valley.
Totally self contained, the apartment could continue in use as a guest apartment or become a caretaker’s home. Complete with full kitchen and bath, comfortable living room with wall Murphy bed this cedar paneled suite is charming. A red Vermont Castings stove provides ambiance and is also a supplemental source for the hot water baseboard heating system.
Mechanicals
- Private well and septic (2 hydrants located in yard)
- In-floor heat in garden room
- Hot water baseboard heat (new furnace) propane
- Hot water heater (new)
- Water softer
- Security system
- Ceiling fan in owner’s suite
- Electronic entrance gate
- Onan 37 kilowatt 3 phase generator purchased in 2001 enclosed in separate structure – fully automatic during power loss. Estimated 1-2 months of electricity on one tank of propane.
- Invisible fencing
Specifications
- Year built 1899 effectively rebuilt 1969 – 1974 to present
- Lot size 34.38 acres (2 parcels)
- School district – 256 – Red Wing
- Finished Sq. Ft. 5,150 sq. Ft. (Approximate)
- Real estate taxes $ 7,342.00 (2010)
- Legal description: 42.015.0700 (10 acres) – 42.015.0600 (24.38 acres)
- Agricultural designation/Non Homestead




