417 US-40, Lawrence, KS 66049

The famous Clock House conveniently located about halfway between Lawrence, KS and Topeka, KS along US Highway 40 West. This unique real estate offering has mesmerized travelers along Interstate-70 and its looking for its next owner!

The home features more than five acres of property and includes the famous Clock House in addition to a massive 60 x 100 insulated and heated, steel-framed metal building and a detached garage/shop.

The home commands your attention as you walk up to the expansive front porch with its towering clock. The clock was saved from a building in Nebraska and moved to its current location where it stands as a sentinel along I-70 between Topeka and Lawrence.

The house is well appointed with beautiful lighting fixtures, a passion of the homes antique obsessed curator. A large, chefs kitchen is the cornerstone of the main floor. The kitchen features high-end quality Viking appliances, tons of counterspace, ample cabinets and a layout designed for entertaining.

Three bedrooms on the second floor plus one primary bathroom. The third floor attic space is where the clock is housed. This space is currently used for storage overflow but is well situated to be a finished space, adding additional living area to the property.

The unfinished basement includes an additional 1,522 sq ft of space. There are two access points, an interior access off the kitchen as well as a cellar door style entrance that goes to the outside. The basement area includes a third bathroom with stool, sink and shower. This is an ideal space for an interior workshop or a major bonus for additional storage.

Historical NOTES:

The original structure was thought to have been built in 1860 (pre-civil war) and many impressive renovations have been made since then.

The historic California & Oregon Trail runs ran right in front of the Clock House.

Historic Lecompton, KS and the Kansas Territorial Capital are just up the road (5 miles)

Acreage: 5.02 +/- acres | Total Living Area: 2,728 sq ft above grade + 1,522 sq ft unfinished basement + 1,100 unfinished attic | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 (1 full 2nd floor | 1/2 main floor | 3/4 basement) | Improvements & Buildings: 60 x 100 insulated, steel-frame metal building with overhead propane heat + 44 x 32 garage / shop building.

Potential For Commercial Use? | Thinking about practical commercial applications for the property?

• 5 acres in a highly accessible location along US Highway 40
• 55 minutes to Kansas City International Airport, less than 40 minutes to future Kansas City Chiefs stadium
• Spacious country home with updated systems and recent improvements
• Large 60×100 outbuilding (heated & insulated) with substantial storage and workspace
• Property previously operated under a Douglas County commercial permit as an antique shop/warehouse
• Flexible opportunity for buyers seeking a country home, event space, workshop, or commercial-use building

For more information or to schedule a showing, contact:

Casey Orr, listing agent | (785) 620-7121