2690 South Villa, Oroville, CA 95968
2690 South Villa, Oroville, CA 95968
2690 South Villa, Oroville, CA 95968
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Listed by Kandice L Rickson • Re/Max Home and Investment
$749,000
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6 Beds
6 Baths
4,967 SqFt
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2690 South Villa Oroville, CA 95968

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,967 sqft

Price per Sqft $150

MLS Listing ID SN-26206994

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1900

Lot Size 1.790 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Property Description

MAGNOLIA MANOR | A Living Piece of Palermo History Step through the gates of Magnolia Manor and into another era. Built in the late 19th century as Palermo emerged as a flourishing agricultural community, this extraordinary Victorian estate is a piece of Northern California history. Recognized by the Butte County Historical Society, Magnolia Manor was featured in a 1982 historical publication and included in its 1990 Historic Home Tour. Among the stories surrounding the Manor is a long-told tale of a connection to the Hearst family, adding intrigue to its history and lore. Rich Victorian architecture and remarkable craftsmanship unfold throughout. An expansive wraparound porch introduces soaring ceilings, original sash windows, stained-glass windows and transoms, intricate period woodwork, formal staircases and five fireplaces—all reflecting an era when homes were crafted with detail and construction was intended to endure for generations. Among its most fascinating features are a secret room and concealed elevator. A hidden door provides access to the private room and elevator, an extraordinary feature for a residence of its era. Approximately 4,967 sq. ft. includes six bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, a grand dining room, parlor, living room and library. The approximately 1.79-acre grounds feature mature trees, gardens, fountains, ponds, statues, pathways and distinctive wrought-iron fencing. Guest accommodations, a workshop and outbuildings add versatility, while the upper level leads to a remarkable bell tower with views across the gardens and countryside. Modern improvements have been thoughtfully incorporated while preserving the estate's character, including solar, updated electrical systems, heating and cooling, roofing and gutters, and backup power. With grand architecture, expansive grounds and guest accommodations, Magnolia Manor offers exciting potential for a boutique bed and breakfast, vacation rental or distinctive wedding and event venue, subject to applicable zoning, permits and approvals. A rare survivor where architecture, craftsmanship and history come together, it is a tangible connection to Palermo's agricultural beginnings and generations who have passed through its doors. Not simply a home, Magnolia Manor is a legacy—an extraordinary piece of Palermo history waiting for its next steward.

Location

State CA

County Butte

Rooms

Basement Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features 2 Staircases, Beamed Ceilings, Built-In Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Elevator, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, Partially Furnished, Tile Counters, Wainscoting, Kitchen Island

Heating Pellet Stove, Central, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Central Air, Ductless, Whole House Fan

Flooring Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Bonus Room, Dining Room, Electric, Family Room, Game Room, Library, Pellet Stove

Inclusions some furnishings, ask agent

Laundry Individual Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature Lighting

Parking Features Carport, Covered, Detached Carport, Driveway

Pool None

Community Features Fishing, Foothills, Hunting, Mountainous, Watersports

Utilities Available Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available

View Y/N Yes

View Courtyard, Mountain(s), See Remarks

Building

Lot Description Sprinklers, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System

Sewer Conventional Septic

Schools

High Schools Oroville

NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS

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Glenn Dormer

Glenn Dormer

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