601 S Holbrook St, Fort Scott, KS, 66701

About This Home

4 BR, 1.5 bath Eastlake-influenced Victorian home built in 1888 is rich with historic features including an ornately carved front door with stained glass insert, front and rear stairways, walnut overmantel above the LR fireplace, 3 total fireplaces in the home with tiled hearths & inserts. Fireplaces are not operational. Much original ornamental woodwork, pocket doors and the elaborate full-height mantels of both Renaissance Revival and Turkish influence continue to be striking features in the home. Rare built-in closet desk in the DR, full covered front porch, rear deck and fenced yard are all elements of this home. The home was built for Harvey P. Croft, a livery stable owner with gum wood imported from Europe. This home was featured twice in the area "Homes or Holidays" tour. Many features have been adapted for modern living and comfort. The home sits on a spacious corner lot with a two 2-car detached garages for total space of 4 cars.