$1.5 Million 19th Century Colonial Estate is a Rare Find

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally friendly abodes, southeastern Wisconsin is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes for sale. Each week, Patch highlights one "Wow House" that caught our attention.

This week, it's a rare find: A colonial estate that is more than a century old located on the shores of Lac La Belle in Waukesha County.

Situated on 1.4 acres in Oconomowoc, this grand home was built in the 1860s and has been owned by the current family for three generations. It's being offered for sale for the first time in more than 70 years. It comes with 365 feet of southern shoreline on the lake's Maple Terrace peninsula.

The 4,300-square-foot home has ceilings that are more than 10 feet tall, a wrap-around porch and a gentle grade for easy access to the lake. This classic home also boasts modern amenities, including a kitchen that opens to a family room with spectacular views. There are four bedrooms, four full baths and two half-baths.

The home also includes a master suite with 1.5 baths, walk-in closet and exercise room, and a walkout lower level with two bedrooms, a finished recreation room and plenty of storage.

With an asking price of $1.579 million, this home is being offered by Maureen Stalle of Shorewest Realtors-North Shore. To schedule a showing, contact Stalle at (414) 403-1624.