Circus House Columbus
Over the course of the next 100 years the house would go on to become one of the most iconic mansions in columbus.
Circus house columbus. Built by peter sells of the famed sells brothers circus in 1895 the romanesque style home could not be missed in the short north. The sells mansion aka the circus house is located in the victorian village of columbus ohio. Wednesday july 22nd 12 00 pm. The circus house and carriage house are meticulously maintained to preserve the original and unique allure of the property for all those who visit.
The historic sells mansion that was built in 1895 by circus magnate peter sells is now available. Bidding on the victorian village landmark starts at 933 334. Behind the circus house its former carriage house remains on the market. The famous circus house of columbus.
Address 755 dennison ave columbus oh 43215. Property address 755 dennison avenue columbus oh 43215 auction location online auction date wednesday july 22nd 12 00 pm. Peter sells a partner in the sells brothers circus hired prominent columbus architect frank packard to design the house for sells wife mary. The home becomes a mix of styles from gothic to romanesque and even includes a few nods to the circus life with brick details that mimic the fringe of a circus tent.
The house at. One of central ohio s most famous houses the circus house is being auctioned off after the property was foreclosed upon. The historic sells brothers circus house that weston wolfe bought for 1 55 million in late 2016 is in foreclosure. The house was built in 1895 by peter sells one of the founders of the sells brothers circus which eventually merged with ringling brothers and barnum bailey according to the vutech ruff team.
Wolfe bought that building a 1 656 square foot two bedroom version of the circus house in february 2017 for 480 000. About this 1895 sells mansion in columbus ohio. The 2 bedroom 2 5 bathroom home used to house some of the animals of the sells brothers circus but it s been remodeled to perfection. One of columbus most distinctive houses is on the auction block.
If you grew up in columbus you ve definitely heard of the circus house.