The Knittel House residence was added to the property in 1880, adjacent to the mercantile business. This two-story beauty is an example of American Victorian Italianate architecture with the creative feature of steamboat-style porches on both lower and upper levels. In 1902-1903, the eldest son, Herman Knittel, Jr. added a two-story structure to the rear of the house. This addition, complete with Burtons first indoor bathroom connected the original one-story building with the main residence.

By 1969, the Knittel House was in a significantly neglected state of repair, and the property was sold, however it wasnt until 1986 that the house was restored and in 1989 through 2012 was maintained as a bed and breakfast known as the Knittel Homestead Inn.

The sellers are committed to preserving the architectural integrity of this beautiful home and have made important updates. Since the original listing; they have added crawl space ventilation, vapor barrier, new hardwood in the SE downstairs bedroom, installed propane jets for heating downstairs, replaced turret roof with new fire rated materials and replaced first and second floor porches. Advance notice for showings.