Captivating 5-bedroom, 5.5 bath cedar sided two-story mansion complete with EIGHT fireplaces perched upon the hill on a fabulous .84-acre lot with some of the best views of the river valley and downtown Petersburg! This historic home was initially surveyed by Abraham Lincoln in the mid 1800's and took three years to construct utilizing the highest caliber of construction materials! Featuring 14-inch foundation walls, a stunning walnut staircase, gleaming natural woodwork, pocket doors, majestic stained glass, transom windows, functional elevator (installed in 1952), twelve-foot ceilings, original plaster medallions, and three furnaces/central air conditioning units, this masterpiece is sure to thrill old house lovers! Main floor boasts a gorgeous expansive foyer, living and family room areas, gracious formal dining room, gorgeous equipped newer kitchen with an elaborate pantry, butcherblock as well as solid surface countertops, open concept shelving, top of the line range/oven, and a sprawling center island/breakfast bar, full bath with a double vanity in addition to a walk-in shower, and a comfortable 11X13 sunporch area. Upstairs, you will find four large bedrooms, four full baths, and undeniably convenient laundry facilities. Property also features a full usable basement, walk-up floored attic, amazing outdoor porch, patio, and gazebo areas, 2+ car detached garage with a tile roof in addition to an adjacent storage shed, and SO much more! In a class all by itself, truly!