It took our breath away! Since then, so many Oconomowoc people have told us “Ohhh – I’ve always loved that house!” So have we. We think you will, too.

And if you’re an entrepreneur at heart, you’ll also be intrigued by its nearly infinite flexibility. All 3 floors are interconnected if you like (it was originally a stately single family home) … yet any or all can be entirely separate spaces at the turn of a key. Its location on beautiful Wisconsin Avenue, overlooking Lac La Belle in the heart of historic Oconomowoc (steps from public beach/park, band shell, library, and community center) is zoned for either (or both) residential or business. There’s ample off-street parking in back.

And talk about high visibility – anyone who travels Wisconsin Avenue (which is everybody in, or visiting, Oconomowoc) will know about you! Think about all the ways you could mix and match the various facets of your business and professional life: This glorious home can accommodate just about any combination.

For instance: Suppose Mom and/or Dad are getting on in years, and you'd like to live near them - while each of you can still maintain your privacy. This lovely home can give you the best of both worlds: their family on one floor, yours on the second. Each are spacious, self-contained apartments (one with 4 - 6 bedrooms), but seconds away from each other.

Imagine being able to duck out to the grocery store without bundling up all the kids, and taking them with you, because Mom is right there. Imagine being able to bring her mail in to her, when you go out to get yours, so she doesn't risk falling on the ice... and being able to check up on Dad to make sure he's OK, without even venturing outside.

And if your brother, sister, or an adult child would like to be part of this close-knit family compound, without living with you or your parents, there's that enchanting 3rd floor, 1-bedroom apartment waiting for them.

For instance: If your own family is large, imagine spreading out in this whole house - with each child having his/her own bedroom (up to nine, in all) with plenty of communal space, as well. (Consider having six bedrooms, plus a large family room, 2 kitchens, a den, media room, and office, as one example.)

For instance: Suppose you’d both like Mom to be at home while the kids are growing up – but would also like her to be able to continue her professional growth, and make a substantial contribution to the family income. Floor 2, with 7 rooms in ~1600 sq.’, can provide an elegant, self-contained apartment for the whole family, with big living room, kitchen, dining room opening to a deck, and 4 good-sized bedrooms – while Floor 1 is dedicated to her business or retail shop, or other income generating space.

For instance: Maybe you’re single, 2 friends, or a couple, and would like to launch an 8-bed Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) or B&B. Two options: 1. You could make the first floor (also ~1500 sq.’) your lovely home, with 2 big bedrooms and a sunroom, in addition to a sweeping 16’ x 33’ expanse of living room/formal dining room… plus kitchen, 1 ½ baths, sunroom, and full basement – and still have all of Floor 2 for up to 8 residents or guests. 2. Or you could, instead, opt to lease the enchanting 1-bedroom apartment on Floor 3, with skylights and vaulted ceilings, as your private space – freeing the entire 1st and 2nd floors for income generation.

For instance: Perhaps you’d prefer to continue living where you are, and use this whole house for your business (9 bedrooms or offices, 13+ beds), elegant offices, or whatever (within the law!) No problem. In fact, that might be a business goal: you can start out small renting just one floor, and as your reputation for providing excellent care/service grows, along with your clientele, you can expand to another floor, or to the whole house, earning a substantial income – and be able to live wherever you want!

Rent for the 1st and 2nd floors, plus basement, $2000. 1st or 2nd floor only, $1200. Zoned residential AND/OR commercial -- great for your business, too!

Consider the possibilities. Then come look. No words or pictures can capture all that is here. Because we’re offering it on lease, you can be in business with few upfront costs, beyond furnishings. And we can also protect your long-term investment with an option to buy if you like.

The 3rd floor 1-bedroom apartment has a bright, welcoming kitchen -- open to the great room -- makes entertaining a joy. Features beamed, cathedral ceiling, with skylights ...

... giving a sense of airy spaciousness to huge living room, plus niches on either end for home office and dining areas, or ...? Can be separate from second floor apartment, or open to it.