Mears House : Five Bedroom House

This is a beautiful three-story house with five bedrooms, two kitchens and three bathrooms. It can easily accommodate 5-9 residents. The first floor has a stunning great room with a cut marble fireplace, turreted sitting area and French doors leading to a dining room with chandeliers, hardwood floors and huge windows. The kitchen has the standard appliances plus a dishwasher. There is a screened porch, an attic room with skylights, 3 bathrooms and all of the bedrooms are large enough for two. There is also an unfinished basement with a furnace room, a laundry room, and storage. Cats are allowed.

Here's a look inside:

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» 5 bedroom/3 bathroom - appx. 2,741 sq. ft.
- First Floor
- Second Floor
- Third Floor

The house is located at 420 North Carroll Street, just three blocks from State Street. You'll be right at the edge of the UW campus, and within walking distance of the Capitol Square. Just out the door, you'll enjoy all downtown Madison has to offer, including the unique shops, museums, restaurants and theaters.

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History of the building: The Mears House is a distinguished two-story cream brick Italianate house built in 1870 for Major James and Lois Mears. They lived here until appx. 1907. Col Mears was originally from New York, but came to Madison in 1852. He was an army paymaster in the Civil War, and worked in the dry goods buiness afterwards. This house is designated a Madison Landmark.