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NOW FOR SALE!
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Click the photo to play the video!
Click here to see the online brochure!
Joan Hirsch, REALTOR, 785-479-1528, email, website
I put a lot of love into this home, but I am now pursuing a career change I cannot pass up. ​​The people here are so friendly, and the town has great attractions, amenities, and nightlife you don't expect in a small town, plus fine dining, live bands, and numerous "Best Place to Live" awards. The nearest airport is only 30 minutes away, as are two larger cities and a popular college town near Kansas State University. Perfect for a private residence or turnkey national tourist attraction/event location. On almost an acre of land, the house is very private, but is also a popular location for parties and events, with a full 23-seat Victorian style stage/movie theatre and other unique features. From spooky to splendor, theme rooms include the Addams Family Family Room, Victorian Splendor Bedroom, Vampire Bedroom, Fallout Bedroom, Master's Bedroom, Maid's Bedroom and the actual settler dugout (where Abilene was founded) incorporated into the basement. Library can be a dance floor. Click the video/brochure links above. Sale includes my beautiful Zimmer Golden Spirit automobile, a local town favorite!
I truly love this old house and this town. I know you will, too!
~ Joseph Tatner​
Visit the Past Events pages!​
Check out the Local Attractions!
Check out the Movies Made Here!
Learn the History and Other Fun Facts!
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RECENT RESTORATION​​
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Special thanks to Josh Phelps for his amazing restoration of the front porch, deck, and pillars, including the second floor balcony rail. Much of the beautiful decorative pieces were plagued with serious wood rot. Josh recreated many of the pillars exactly and it all looks fantastic.
In 2015, a brand new metal roof and gable shingles were installed to ensure there are no leaks or mold issues. The outer stone walls were sealed where necessary. A well provides water to the automatic sprinkler system, although the house is on city water and sewage, with no septic tank to worry about!
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CHECK OUT THE FALLOUT PIP-BOY REVIEW
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Self-proclaimed Fallout geek Joseph Tatner reviews the latest Pip-Boy 3000 Mk V model and features, AND shows you how to open a box!
Fun surprise ending! Click the following link to view and don't forget to click the Like thumbs-up icon!
Lebold Mansion YouTube channel!
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​Abilene Started Here!
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This amazing property is the private home of professional writer, actor, singer, dancer, musician, choreographer, director, and event producer Joseph Tatner. Mr. Tatner is happy to share his home, offering tours and various events open to the community and visitors. Respectful behavior toward the property and other guests is required of all visitors. A $15 donation is requested per person for tours, which last around 2 hours, and donations may be requested for other events. However, no one is turned away simply because they can't afford a donation. Note there are stairs to each floor and the basement. Park in front on Vine Street and walk up through the gate to ring the front doorbell.
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Come relax, enjoy, and step back in time!
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Built in 1880, the Lebold Mansion is rich with history and bears a striking resemblance to the Addams Family home. Built over the original "dugout" dwelling of Abilene founders Timothy and Elizabeth Hersey (preserved as part of the basement), the mansion is located in Abilene, KS, the boyhood home of President Eisenhower. The first settler child in the area was born in the dugout, which can be seen by tour visitors. Building upon its rich history and unique architecture, various events are held on the property throughout the year. These include scheduled tours, public ghost hunts, themed Victorian dinners, Saturday Teas, Sunday Sundaes, etc. The mansion is available for movie and photo shoots and downstairs rooms are available for meetings. Overnight guests are occasionally allowed on an individual basis. Contact Joseph at the phone or email below.
Our Property
Built by Abilene banker C. H. Lebold in 1880, this beautiful Victorian mansion has many unique architectural features, such as inlaid wood parquet floors. More recent renovations have added unique carpeting from Europe and more than $750,000 of custom wallpaper.
Local Attractions
Abilene was built to accommodate Texas cowboys driving their cattle to board train cars at the end of the old Chisholm Trail. Notable Old West heroes and colorful characters include Wild Bill Hickok, who was the town sheriff for a while. Click the Fun Stuff link to see popular attractions in the local area.
Rooms & Reservations
Rooms currently include a traditional Victorian Splendor room, Maids Quarters, and Vampire room, each keeping in character with the property. Rooms are available upon request at the owner's discretion. Appropriate donations are requested.
106 N Vine Street, Abilene, KS 67410