1817 N Wellington Pl, Wichita, KS 67203

Property Description

This is your opportunity to live in a grand Midtown home in the Clapp Compound, surrounded by 1.5 park-like acreage and steeped in Wichita history. Built in 1913 for financier Marc C Clapp as a wedding gift from his father L W Clapp, this 4,292 square foot home combines the elegance of turn of the century living and the convenience afforded by updates for today’s lifestyles. Designed by C. W. Terry, the Marc Clapp house was built during the Eclectic Movement in architecture and is an excellent example of Italian Renaissance Revival with Colonial Revival and Prairie style influences. Its original walls are adobe brick 8-10 inches thick, and original floors are solid concrete. The house decor was reworked extensively in 1985 for a Wichita Symphony Showhouse tour, with further improvements by past and current owners. The rooms are spacious, ceilings are high and original flooring and woodwork are quarter-sawn oak. The impressive entry foyer features an arched leaded glass window which overlooks a unique split-level oak staircase. The living room welcomes you with a massive fireplace and beamed ceiling and opens to an enclosed sunroom. An adjoining family room with woodburning fireplace, incredible millwork and bookshelves is a later addition. Additionally, main floor offers a convenient ½ bath tucked underneath the grand staircase. An informal eating area, ample cabinets, corner window seats, and a butler’s pantry make the kitchen functional and inviting. The elegant formal dining room is perfect for family use or for special occasions. A laundry room is located conveniently on the 2nd floor with a bathroom and 5 bedrooms; the 5th opens to a 2nd floor sunroom. The primary suite includes a pellet stove and a newly updated ensuite bathroom. Accessed by a pocket door, it boasts heated tile floors, period style pedestal lavatory, tiled shower and a free-standing tub. Originally part of the L.W. Clapp estate, the grounds were carefully planted and tended by L.W. who was the founder of our Wichita Park System. These horticultural roots have been nurtured through the years. The second owner, Robert Kellogg, had a seed business and won awards for his gardens, gaining mention in a national publication in the 1950s and 1960s. The current owner is a master gardener who has cultivated your own private oasis! Outdoor entertaining is a dream with in-ground swimming pool, pool house with ¾ bath & changing area, grilling area, outdoor fireplace for smores, and pergola! Additional exterior amenities include a detached oversized 3 car garage, porte-cochere, and storage shed. The estate is surrounded by gated, wrought iron fencing and has Ludowici roof tile. If you are looking for an amazing historic home with character and warmth, spacious rooms and spacious yard with lush landscaping, call for a viewing today! More information on the Clapp family, house architecture, plantings, and Midtown history is available upon request! Located in the Park Place/Fairview National Historic District and listed on the Wichita Historic Register, some restrictions, protections and incentives may apply. Call listing agents for more details including use of historic tax credits.