The historic Schuster Mansion, a turnkey bed-and-breakfast in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is up for auction
Known locally as “The Wells Street Red Castle”, the property built in 1891 by a tobacco industrialist has been renovated by the current owners to recreate the Victorian charm
MILWAUKEE, November 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — History Schuster Manor located in the Concordia District, near the West Side at Milwaukeebuilt by a tobacco company George J. Schuster in 1891 and now operating as a beloved bed-and-breakfast attracting guests from all continents, is auctioned off. Beth Rose Real Estate and Auctions runs the sale with an online auction deadline of noon central time on December 17, 2022. The property has been lovingly restored by the current owners Laura Sue and Rick Mosier who spent about $1 million about renovations, including replacing all 110 windows, details such as hand-painted wallpaper and a Victorian-themed garden cost $200,000. The Schuster Mansion, designed by the prominent architectural firm Crane & Barkhausen and built in the German Renaissance style, constructed of red sandstone, red brick and rich red terracotta accents, is on the Register of Historic Places neighborhood, city, country and state. . It has also become a popular destination for tea lovers, with Laura Sue Mosier wearing 1890s clothes and teaching table etiquette and history lessons as she serves up delicious scones, savory and more; in December 2021 there were 700 tea reservations alone. Wedding parties, bridal showers and other events are all celebrated at Schuster Mansion, known locally as “The Wells Street Red Castle”. The property has seven bedrooms, some of which are suites, which can accommodate up to 18 people. Each room is individually decorated with period details and preserved architectural features. Molly’s suite contains personal artifacts of Schuster’s second wife, Molly, including her wedding vows, a guest book, and personal photos, all donated by a relative of the Schuster family. The enchanting first-floor space houses a ladies’ lounge, formal dining room, library, sunny veranda and gentleman’s lounge, which has been converted into a gift shop. The property also includes private quarters of 1,200 square feet for the innkeeper. For auction details, click here; for images of Schuster Mansion click here.
“This is the opportunity of a lifetime for anyone who dreams of owning a bed and breakfast and a beautiful mansion.”
“When we purchased the mansion 15 years ago, we were determined to preserve the style and details of this property for future generations and it is our passion to do so,” said Laura Sue Mosier. “Now is the time to hand over the keys to this piece of history to a new innkeeper. We are offering our unique guesthouse as a turnkey business, including furnishings, fixtures, equipment and recipes of the mansion.”
Mosier said she has made countless friends from around the world and has hosted guests of varying interests, including history buffs, nudists, murder mystery enthusiasts, foreign guests to looking for a traditional Thanksgiving and lots of baseball fans (due to the establishment’s proximity to American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers). Only one month, she counted guests from 18 different countries. For the past 15 years, one couple has celebrated their anniversary every year by staying at the Schuster Mansion. “And a guest from Australia loved our bed and breakfast so much that she cut short her trips to the United States to come back to us and now calls me every year on my birthday,” Mosier said.
Schuster Mansion has been featured in an award-winning short called “The Wheel”, on PBS programming and local TV news channels, and used for photo shoots, music videos and film projects.
Beth Roseowner of the auction house that manages the property, explains that Schuster Mansion offers potential innkeepers a charming and unique property that is a Milwaukee landmark, and is also an immediately operational company. “The Mosiers’ attention to detail has created a property that is not only captivating, but also offers the potential to generate an impressive income from extremely popular bed and breakfast bookings, weddings, events and tea parties. “, she said. . “This is the opportunity of a lifetime for anyone who dreams of owning a bed and breakfast, and in this case, a magnificent mansion too.”
About Schuster Mansion
The Schuster Mansion is one of the few remaining stately homes to grace Milwaukee near the west side. Built in 1891 by George J. Schuster, a wealthy tobacco industrialist and designed by the prominent architectural firm Crane & Barkhausen, this historic gem features stunning and unique elements of the German Renaissance Revival style. Standing over three stories, constructed of red sandstone, red brick and rich red terracotta accents, the mansion’s commanding presence speaks to the grandeur of days gone by. Known as “The Wells Street Red Castle”, no two elevations are identical, and the roofline is picturesque against the skyline with conical turrets, gables and towering ornamental chimneys. The interior of the mansion features superior craftsmanship, ornate detailing and has been lovingly maintained and lovingly restored by the current owners. Operating as a successful Bed & Breakfast and offering wildly popular High Teas as well as spaces for weddings, parties and other events, the iconic Schuster Mansion is cherished by all who visit.
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