202/204 W Poplar St, Harrisburg, Illinois | Twin Mansions and Carriage House (Previous Bed and Breakfast)

Great Investment Property Opportunity! Three Structures Sold As One Listing Including Contents

NAME: Previous Lafayette Inn Bed and Breakfast (Formerly the White Lace Inn; Formerly the Wasson Family Mansions)

Three structures, two mirrored mansions, and one carriage house with living quarters

This property is being offered for public online auction on GovDeals. Property auction is currently open for bidding and closes 9/15/2026; view here - https://govdeals.bid/4hacIde

Each mansion is two-story as well as the carriage house. The twin mansions are Mediterranean in style and are full red brick homes with original woodwork, Italian marble, hardwood, French doors. Each home boasts a sunroom along with six bedrooms and six and one-half baths for a total of twelve bedrooms not including the carriage house living quarters has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.

The twin houses also have partially finished basements as well as beautiful brick porticos, tile

patios and other beautiful amenities.

The all-brick Carriage House includes a three-car garage on the ground level and the second level includes 2 bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, living and dining area. Tall basement.

All three properties and the contents, including all furniture, accessories, dishes, cookware, silverware, glassware, linens, appliances, rugs, and window treatments are to be sold together at no additional cost.

From the marble walled vestibule to the carved walnut staircase, you will find an elegance of bygone years along with just the right touch of modern updates. This property would be a great asset to a national investor or property collector and perfect for continued use as a bed and breakfast. There is ample parking in the circle drive and parking areas near the Carriage House for the ease of travelers. Harrisburg, Illinois is known as the hometown of the Gateway to the Shawnee National Forest. The area is known for excellent outdoor recreation and tourism and has a strong need for overnight accommodations.

Please see auction page for additional information and to place your bids on this property!

This residential real estate auction is being held online on GovDeals.

Auction #26506-1, ending 9/15/2026.

To see full details, additional photos and current bid, please use this link - https://govdeals.bid/4hacIde

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Investment highlights

 - ADDRESS: 202/204 W Poplar St, Harrisburg, IL 62946

 - (Parcel #06-2-351-06 – both addresses are on 1 parcel, Lots 1-3 & east portion of Lot 4)

 - YEAR BUILT: 1921

 - STYLE: Mediterranean with classic finishing

 - BEDROOMS: 14 total among all three structures

 - BATHS: 13.5 total among all three structures

 - SQUARE FEET: Approximately 10,000