Mayville, Wisconsin · Queen Anne Victorian

The Robert H. Butter House

A meticulously restored 1893 Queen Anne Victorian — a fine example of successful restoration — offered together with its curated period collection.

Recorded in the Wisconsin Architecture & History Inventory

Now Accepting Offers

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3

Bedrooms

2½

Baths

~2,650

Sq Ft

0.67

Acres

4-Car

Garage

The Approach

Grand Curb Appeal

Front View of Victorian House

Front View

Historic Victorian architecture with original details

Iconic Turret
Iconic Turret
Front Yard
Front Yard
Front Porch

Expansive Covered Porch

Front Stairs
Grand Front Stairs
Porch Detail
Porch Details
Yard
Beautiful Yard

The Grounds

Nearly three-quarters of an acre of mature landscaping — with a detached four-car garage for vehicles, workshop, or storage.

Side Yard
0.67-Acre Lot
Back Yard
Mature Landscaping
Grounds
Room to Roam

The Established Garden

Decades of perennial plantings in full summer bloom — a pollinator-filled butterfly garden, a brick-edged courtyard, and a fieldstone-bordered sidewalk walk.

Pollinator bed with bee balm, coneflowers, and a garden cherub
The Butterfly Garden
Brick-edged courtyard bed with coreopsis and daylilies
The Courtyard
Ferns and hostas lining the brick garden walk
Perennial Border
Fieldstone-edged sidewalk garden with ornamental grass and sedum
Sidewalk Garden
Sidewalk garden bed with daylilies, hostas, and hydrangeas
Sidewalk Garden in Bloom
Craftsmanship

Historic Living Spaces

Fireplace

The Parlor & Mantel

Intricate hardwood mantels, original tile work, and ornate ceiling medallions.

Dining Room

Formal Dining

Sunlight pours through wraparound turret windows in this elegant dining space.

Living Room

Modern Meets History

Expansive built-in hardwood cabinetry seamlessly holding modern amenities and media.

Grand Staircase

Grand Staircase

Ornate hardwood staircase with original banisters

Hallway Staircase

Hallway & Stairs

Beautiful hallway leading to upper floors

Kitchen with custom hardwood cabinetry, center island, and schoolhouse pendant lights
The Culinary Heart

The Heart of the Home

This beautifully preserved kitchen pairs historic grandeur with everyday practicality — filled with morning sunlight and views of the garden.

  • Custom-crafted hardwood cabinetry with glass-paneled display uppers
  • Large center island with schoolhouse-style pendant lighting
  • Period-correct wood-framed glass storm door to the garden
Breakfast nook with stained glass chandelier and garden views

The Breakfast Nook

Bathed in natural light, this cozy nook is a serene morning retreat. A Tiffany-style stained glass chandelier casts warm, colorful light over a solid wood dining set, while original windows with decorative corner rosettes overlook the lush, private backyard.

Built-in hardwood hutch with glass display cabinets, brass-pull drawers, and pocket doorway

Built-in Millwork & Craftsmanship

Yesteryear craftsmanship shines in the kitchen's built-in hardwood hutch, with brass-pull drawers and glass-paneled upper doors for displaying fine china. An antique cabinet with ornate cast-iron hinges stands beside it, and a pocket doorway leads straight into the formal parlor.

Private Quarters

The Master Suite

The crown of the second floor — a spacious, light-filled retreat with original hardwood floors and the home's signature Queen Anne detailing throughout.

A private en-suite bath, finished in period style with modern comforts, completes the suite — pictured just below in The Baths.

  • Generous proportions with abundant natural light
  • Original hardwood floors and trim
  • Private en-suite master bath
Master Bedroom
Restored & Renewed

The Baths

En-suite Master Bath

En-Suite Master Bath

Beautifully appointed with period details and modern fixtures — steps from the bed.

En-suite Master Bath, second view

Master Bath, Second View

Another view of the master bath, blending vintage character with everyday comfort.

Downstairs Half Bath

Downstairs Half Bath

Convenient half bath serving the main floor, finished with period fixtures and vintage character.

Upstairs Full Bath

Restored Vintage

Historically accurate fixtures with brass piping, paired with classic mosaic tile floors.

Room for Everyone

Guest Quarters & Hallways

Bedroom 2

Guest Bedroom

Spacious and bright with original hardwood floors and abundant natural light.

Bedroom 3

Third Bedroom

Elegant space with period details and serene atmosphere.

Upstairs Hallway

Upstairs Hallway

Beautifully restored hallway connecting the upper floor rooms.

Upstairs Hallway 2
Upstairs Hallway 3
Staircase Detail
Entertaining

Dining Gallery

Dining Room 3
Dining Room 4
Dining Room 5
Dining Room Wide
Dining Area
Peace of Mind

Historic Charm, Modern Infrastructure

New Roof

Recently replaced for decades of worry-free shelter

Hot Water Heat

Even, comfortable radiant warmth all winter long

Central Air

Modern cooling throughout, rare for a home of this era

4-Car Garage

Detached, with room for vehicles, hobbies, and storage

Period antiques in the parlor
Sold With the Home

The Karen Hale Collection

Previous owner Karen Hale devoted years to her passion for Victorian and Art Nouveau antiques, filling these rooms with fine period pieces chosen to honor the home's 1893 origins.

The result is a house that lives like a museum — and the collection is offered together with the home. Furnishings, décor, and accent pieces throughout the property convey with the sale.

  • Fine Victorian & Art Nouveau period antiques
  • Curated to complement the home's architecture
  • Included in the sale — a true turnkey estate
Period furnishings in the parlor
The Parlor
Antique dining furnishings
The Dining Room
Collection details
Period Details

Now Accepting Offers

The Butter House — its restored interiors, modern comforts, and the entire Karen Hale Collection — is ready for its next steward. For more information or to arrange a private tour, sign up below.

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