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Jan 05, 2024

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Check out the curb appeal on this beautiful 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home in Hawthorne II. It doesn't end there. Once you walk in you are greeted by an open floor plan that combines the kitchen, family room and 4 seasons room with great views of the fully fenced backyard and plenty of natural light. Cherry cabinets and built-ins throughout. Huge primary bedroom on second floor with updated bathroom. Lower level finished with full bath and office area. Enjoy the newer extended patio with plenty of shade & privacy from evergreens. New HVAC in 2015. East facing. Stove vents to the outside. Natural gas whole house generator.

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Spacious 4 bedroom 4.5 Bath home on a beautiful quiet culdesac in tranquil Hawthorne II. First Floor Master, this zero-lot home is one of a kind. Complete with open concept, vaulted ceilings and impressive Great Room with gas fireplace. New roof 2023 (entire structure). Updated appliances with a open layout for entertaining. 2023 Stained back deck. Main floor laundry as well as optional lower level laundry. Walk out basement with gorgeous grounds.

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There is no better time to make your move! 2x6 Harrison Construction 2-story home in Westbrook Subdivision! Located one block to the tee-box for D.A. Weibring golf course and a convenient sought after location to ISU, Unit 5 schools, and Rivian! A unique, open floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, a large living room, dining room (can seat 12) and eat-in kitchen. Enjoy family times in the spacious main floor family room that includes a wood burning fireplace, custom built-in book cases and a unique window seat, to view the beautiful park-like setting, read your favorite book or just enjoy the crackling fireplace! The kitchen (updated 2017) boasts of hickory wood cabinets, pantry, breakfast bar, granite hard surface counter tops, custom pull-out drawers, glass front overhead doors and a complete appliance package with GE profile appliances. The owner's suite features a custom gas fireplace and mantle with a wood accent wall, vaulted ceiling, huge walk-in closet with shelves and linen closet. Check out this bonus room with glass french doors off the owner's suite leading to an additional 15x8 bonus room, suitable for a work out area, or home office, all freshly painted! The private suite bath was remodeled in 2017 and features heated tile flooring, Granite tops, double vanities, and a custom rain-head walk in glass enclosed shower, and a linen closet. The additional 3 bedrooms on the upper floor are all generous sized, with walk-in closets and are all adjacent to the shared bath which is updated as well with granite top, tub/shower enclosure, tile floor and linen closet. In the lower level there is a large great room with more custom built book cases and entertainment center-great for kids or a rec room large enough for pool table! In addition, there is a full bath with shower, and 2 large storage areas, could be a craft area or a shop. Check out the large (22x30) 3-car garage, freshly painted, main floor laundry ( including washer/dryer) with chute from second floor for convenient laundry day! Outside, NEW-Roof 6/23, professionally landscaped, 2 patios, lawn recently reseeded, mature trees, custom lighting, power washed exterior, gutter guards, interior deep cleaned and all carpets professionally shampooed! Move-in ready! Don't miss this one, ready for the whole family!

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THIS is the house you have been waiting for! This home has it all...FOUR CAR garage, large laundry/mud room, generous sized bedrooms including master with stylish bath and grey vanities. The split floor plan offers a huge open living space on the main floor with a gas fireplace, dining area, and large kitchen with massive squared island, tons of cabinets and nice pantry closet. There is an amazing covered porch off the back perfect for entertaining in any weather. 2x6 exterior construction, LED puck lights for superior energy efficiency and light quality, USB port plugs situated throughout, wifi programable thermostat, high efficiency HVAC, MyQ garage door remote access from smart phones, electric car outlet... All modern up to date efficient building quality! All info deemed accurate but not warranted and subject to builder discretionary change and product availability

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Spacious 5 bedroom 2-story in Brookridge Estates with a finished basement! Gorgeous hardwood flooring, high ceilings, hardwood flooring, a lovely open floor plan & an abundance of natural light. The eat-in gourmet kitchen offers a large pantry, stainless steel appliances, (including a high capacity hood vent), island, quartz counters & tile backsplash. Kitchen opens to the sprawling family room with contemporary gas fireplace. Mudroom/Drop Zone off the 3 car garage with beautiful built-in cubbies. Master bedroom includes step ceiling, spacious walk-in closet with custom shelving organizers and an en suite bath with a large tiled shower, free standing soaker tub, double vanity and a private water closet. Additional 2nd floor bedrooms ALL have walk in closets! 2nd floor laundry. Finished basement with large rec room, bedroom, and full bathroom. The basement also offers plenty of room for storage. A must see home that is priced to sell! NOTE: Builders will add sod to the front yard before closing & front exterior photo has virtual sod.

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Beautiful home is located in desirable Hawthorne Hills and backs to the tennis courts in the gorgeous private neighborhood park with lake. The main level with living room and dining room also features an office/study/flex room with built-desks and storage. The spacious laundry room with sink and cabinetry is also conveniently located on the main level. The large kitchen with granite countertops, island, walk-in pantry, and eat-in dining area is adjacent to the family room with fireplace. The second level is highlighted by four bedrooms and three full baths including a Jack & Jill bathroom. The primary suite features a cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet, jetted tub, separate shower, and double sink vanity. Finished areas of the basement include a family room and additional bonus area with space for your individual needs. There is also a rough-in for a future bathroom. A 3-seasons room and large tiered deck overlook the large backyard with mature trees, professional landscaping, and fenced yard. Sideload 3 car garage. Annual HOA includes maintenance for the common areas, park, lake, and tennis courts.

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LARGE,UNIQUE 1 1/2 STORY- CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION IN HAWTHORNE ll Ready for your personal choices to make it your dream home! Cul-de-sac location, open and flowing main floor level with spacious rooms including vaulted ceiling and fireplace in great room, spacious and large eat in kitchen with breakfast bar and plenty of Peachtree brand windows overlooking large ,private backyard. Make the den your private remote work area with glass French doors, with it's own fireplace, large formal dining area ready for all your entertaining. You will love the large and private owners suite with private bath, jetted tub, separate shower, double vanities, and a 12x7 walk-in closet. Convenient main floor laundry with cabinet storage, laundry sink and an additional drop zone area(10x6) perfect for bookbags, coats right off the large 3- car attached garage area. The 3 bedrooms on second floor are amazing in size and there are 2 full baths one- with a Princess-Suite and private bath. The lower level offers a large room that is a family room and a bonus area for pool table or work-out area, plus a large 5th bedroom with egress. PROPERTY SOLD-AS-IS

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Life in the country on the Mackinaw River rarely comes up, but here is your chance! This beautifully updated 3 bedroom ranch sits on 10 acres with a landscaped yard like you've never seen! There is also an extra 24x24 garage that's insulated, finished and heated AND a 30x40 shed that's insulated and finished too! The backyard is a sight to behold with returning hostas and perennial flowers and bushes that grace the landscape year after year. It's a horticultural treasure and is like having your own private park! There are also amazing trails, gardens, rocks, stone paths, brick walkways, swings, climbing apparatuses, tents & hammocks here too. There's a huge firepit on the ridge of the property that overlooks the lowland which is great habitat for deer, fox, beaver, etc. This one-of-kind firepit area is surrounded by stones brought in by hand. The boy scouts would approve! Trails along the Mackinaw River are here in this outdoor paradise! The friendly neighbors mow a path and let the neighbors use them year round. This ranch is nicely laid out with a convenient drop zone, the laundry room and a half bath located right off the garage. The kitchen is open to the family and has a dining space. All kitchen appliances remain as well as the washer and dryer. The kitchen has a large center island with drawers and storage, plus a large pantry that makes this kitchen efficient. There's also a sliding glass door off the kitchen and a wood stove, which goes perfectly in this home in the woods! Bathrooms have been so nicely updated and the primary bedroom has their own ensuite. All the bedrooms are nice sized with great closets. There's a full basement that is partially finished that has served many uses: a hobby room, playroom, craft area, workbench space, and even a roller skating area too! You'll be challenged to fill up all the storage space here, inducing the crawl space under the newer 4-seasons room addition. That massive 4-seasons room was added in 2014 and has 2 skylights, THREE walls of windows AND a cozy wood stove that allows you to enjoy the private backyard ALL year round. The winter scenes with the snow covered trees will enchant you! All the seasons can be enjoyed outside here with a variety of activities; kayaking, hunting on both sides of the river, sledding in the winter, camping, hiking, bird watching, etc. Great star gazing here with no street lights to interfere! There are also 3 separate patio areas to sit outside, 1,525 sq. ft. in all, including a covered nook, a stamped patio area and a curved brick patio sitting area facing south! This property is zoned agriculture so there are endless options for buyers, plus plenty of outdoor storage areas for cars, machinery, exercise equipment, studio/business, workbench & building spaces, etc. The custom built-in storage areas will remain for the buyer's convenience. All the appliances will remain also, which are mostly newer! Well 2013, Furnace & A/C 2021, Frig, stove & microwave 2023. The rewards of the sellers' dedicated efforts over the years await the fortunate next owner in this secluded country haven. Positioned just 2 miles south of Lexington and approximately 20 minutes from Bloomington/Normal, where convenience seamlessly blends with the serenity of rural living here. If you like Mother Nature, she's waiting for you here!

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All Brick Walkout Ranch, New Roof, Cherry Kitchen cabinets, granite tops, triple and double crown moldings, 10' and 9' Ceilings, See thru fireplace in Hearth room and Living room plus fireplace in walkout basement with wet bar, 1st floor Master bedroom plus first floor den with full bath, 3 full baths, 1 powder bath, laundry first floor, house wired for surround sound, trek floor deck with iron fencing, plus a brick patio with fire pit and a covered patio, all appliances stay including washer and dryer, pool table stays, extra ref. In garage stays, GEO thermal Heat and Air. Large extra lot on the right side of home with beautiful lined arborvitae trees included in acreage.

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This is one incredible home with the current residents as owners for the last 25 years. Located in the quiet Somerset development where homeowners seldom move. Home is at the end of the cul-de-sac with a very private, beautifully landscaped backyard which backs up to city owned green space. The back yard is an entertainers dream with a 21x24 brick paver patio, a 19x28 Trex deck, a Pergola and a stunning fireplace. Now to the home which has received continued updates by professional trades people showing quality touches throughout. You will notice the improvements include Brazilian cherry flooring, plantation shutters, a dry bar that has available plumbing, reverse osmosis system, double oven, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in bedroom closet, updated baths, built-in cabinets in both the finished and unfinished areas, and the list goes on and on... Owners hate to leave but are headed to a warmer climate.

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Have you always wanted a pool or pond for your backyard view? Look no more, you can have both! Imagine a morning or evening looking out to this gorgeous view of the pool and pond! Enjoy the walkout basement that features a full bar and leads out to a fire pit, concrete patio and pool. The basement features a family room, 1 bath, a fifth bedroom and a theatre room/optional, with a sauna that remains. New roof in 2022. AC and furnace are 15 years old. The kitchen has granite tops with a huge island and tons of counter space. Laundry is on the main level. Pool equipment: Heater in 2020, new pump in 2021, salt generator in 2022. The pool cover is five years old. Pool cleaner is just a year old. Lawn sprinkler system semi fenced. This beautiful home has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The master bedroom and 2nd bedroom have a wonderful view of the lake!

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This Custom Built Home brings a whole new feeling to Open Concept, from the moment you enter the front door. The natural light just floods through the main level, as you move from room to room. Whether you want to read a book in the sitting area, cozy up to a fire in the family room or cook a gourmet meal in the kitchen, this home has space for it all. You will find all 5 bedrooms on the second level (yes, I said 5 bedrooms on the same level) as well as the laundry room. The primary suite has a walk in shower, garden tub and separate vanities. The basement is finished with a bar/ rec room, family room, 2 additional rooms that are currently used as bedrooms (they do not have egress windows) and a full bath with a walk in shower. Let's talk about the sizeable backyard with space for entertaining, children to play and gardening. Close to Grove Elementary and NCHS

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Beautiful and amazing with style, flair, and functionality! This 1 1/2 story home has all of the charm and character you have been looking for with upscale finishes and fabulous unique touches everywhere. The 2 story entry welcomes you and as you enter you will find the open staircase, formal dining room with a custom accent wall, and spacious living room with a gas fireplace and built-ins on both sides. There is great open table space and a kitchen that you will LOVE! The quartz countertops add so much class to the lovely cabinets and the high end appliances. There is a convenient drop zone and main floor laundry. The spacious and very well done owners' suite finishes off the main floor. Upstairs are two large bedrooms, both with cool customized wall/trim updates. The bath can be entered from the hall or the second bedroom. Both sides have their own sink space. The nicely finished basement has a huge family room, tiled area that is plumbed/has electric for a future bar, an office/game room, a bedroom, and full bath. There is also plenty of storage space. This home is simply remarkable!! You could not replicate or build this home at this price. There is so much to see at this wonderful, better than new home!! Wow!!

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DREAM PROPERTY ALERT!!! Custom built one-of-a-kind ranch on 8.63 acres with a heated in-ground pool, stocked pond w/ fishing deck and a 120 x 60 outbuilding! Built in 2015, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath is sure to impress with the 10' ceilings, sprawling floor plan, custom trim, hardwood floors & an abundance of natural light! The 120 X 60 Outbuilding has full concrete floor, water softener, bathroom, hot & cold water, a drain and the front half is heated & insulated! The Chef's Kitchen features floor to ceiling custom cabinets, stone backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & a HUGE island with breakfast bar. Solid, hand scraped hickory floors throughout the kitchen, family and dining room with a beautiful stone wood burning fireplace rounds out the living area. The spacious master bedroom walks out to the covered deck and boasts a luxurious en suite bathroom that includes a soaker tub, double vanity, make-up station & walk-in 7' shower with dual shower heads, bench seat and heated floors! The 1st floor laundry is extra large and offers a sink & ample cabinetry & counter space! The finished basement features a bathroom, bedroom, plenty of storage and a sprawling family room! The 20' x 40' heated pool with CoverStar Automatic Safety cover is sure to make your 1st summer in this home magical! So many extra special features, including a full-house Generac generator, tankless water heater, Hi-E HVAC and MORE! A must see home that is priced to sell!

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Welcome to the most prestigious estate in McLean County. 7429 North 1900 East Rd is a masterpiece of unparalleled craftsmanship, style, and sophistication that will leave you breathless. This stunning estate sits on 82.7 acres of land, water rights to a semi-private 27-acre spring fed lake with your own private beach offering 750ft of shoreline and boasts an impressive 9,000 square feet of living space above grade in the award-winning Tri-Valley School District. Architecturally coordinating brick Carriage House and Stable. As you step inside your spacious foyer, you are greeted with large windows that flow with natural light and offer gorgeous views of the incredible estate. Oak wood floors throughout with cherry trim, and cherry solid core wood doors. The gourmet kitchen hosts custom Omega cabinets, live edge butcher block countertops, 2 subzero refrigerators, double ovens, warming drawer and massive walk in pantry. The 22 x 20ft dining room continues with expansive views of the estate. The covered patio is perfect for enjoying a glass of wine with a waterfront view; complete with built in LP gas grill, large brick wood burning fireplace, and phantom retractable screens when you want to stay bug free! The main floor library features handcrafted cherry cabinets by Prairie Woodworks and gorgeous views. The main floor Theater room with built in speakers, and its own audio room to hold all your components. The perfect place to watch a movie! The 25ft x 20ft great room offers panoramic views of the estate with 2 full walls of windows. A 48 x 30 Heat-n-glow Olympus LP gas fireplace, and an exterior sitting patio with glass railing for unblocked views of the gorgeous landscape. The main floor primary room is spacious and continues with stunning views. En-suite with walk in shower, beautiful bathroom, walk in closet, and private patio doors to the exterior patio. The 2nd floor is an incredible 48ft x 25ft game room, with 2 additional closets to store all the extras, a half bath, and spacious flex room - with its own secret room! There is also a large sitting patio with remodeled waterproof and paver flooring, glass railings, and copper accents to enjoy an elevated view of the property. The walkout basement showcases engineered wood floors with a lower-level family room with fireplace and wrap around stone patio. A spacious bedroom suite with walk in tile shower, and 2 additional bedrooms. The spa room is the epitome of luxury with a large jacuzzi tub, and sauna to melt your stress away - with a built-in fish tank to enjoy while you relax. The basement offers a cedar lined storage room; and additional unfinished storage space - so much you could get lost! Let's not forget the secret passageway! If stairs are not your thing, don't worry, the 3-level elevator can get you where you need to be! There is a fabulous mudroom off the attached 2 car garage, and radiant heated driveway approach of 20ft. Exterior Hot tub with trex decking surrounding to sit, relax and watch the wildlife, what better way to end the workday. The "Carriage House" is a 2800sq ft 5 bay detached garage. 3 Bays on the south side offer plenty of storage for all your additional vehicles. The east side entrance 2 bay garage door is the perfect spot for all the toys; boats, 4 wheelers - you name it, with an additional 550ft of walk-up attic storage. The Stable is 1200sqft. 3 stalls with rubber composite base featuring Nelson automatic waterers, and freezer doors to eliminate flies and protect from the elements. 2 warming lamps with infrared radiant heat - thermostat controlled perfect for colder temps. Each stall has its own pea gravel paddock, which then breaks into 2 paddocks and into the 2 pastures totaling 5 acres. The stable has hot and cold running water, and fans in each stall. The 1200sq ft ventilated Hayloft can hold 180 bales of hay, equipped with an electric crane for moving haybales downstairs making this chore a breeze.

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Grand 8500+ square foot custom home on the lake in Hawthorne Hills. This home sits on a wooded lot with great views. Enter into a 29 foot foyer with 18 foot ceilings showcasing a beautiful curved staircase. The wood floors take you to the 2 story great room lined with floor to ceiling windows. Florida room (currently with hot tub) shares see through fireplace to family room. Spacious kitchen with newer quartz countertops has attached breakfast room with views & butler's pantry by the dining room. Dual stairs to second floor. Enormous master with sitting area with more views of the lake. Every bedroom with a full bath. Large first floor bedroom with access to Florida room. Basement has full bar with huge recreational area, exercise & bonus rooms. All new carpet '23 & most of the home recently painted. Dual HVACs & 2 new water heaters. Steel siding has lifetime warranty. Compare at less than $100 per square foot!!

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