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2022-06-25 00:21:14 By : Ms. Cindy Gu

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Country-like privacy at the edge of town sitting on 5+ rolling park-like acres filled with established perennials, berry bushes, fruit trees, wooded hiking trails & a creek. This is truly one of the most beautiful lots in McLean County less than 10 minutes from Bloomington. This 3 bedroom home has unique welcoming charm with first & second floor master bedrooms. Upstairs master has a balcony overlooking the great-room with vaulted ceilings. Enjoy the views from every room in the house. Full unfinished basement provides possibility to finish or use for storage including a deep sink, washer/dryer hookups & possible indoor pool. The home has an oversized attached 2-car garage with storage/garden shed on the property also. Country living with city sewer, water & trash. View More

Country-like privacy at the edge of town sitting on 5+ rolling park-like acres filled with established perennials, berry bushes, fruit trees, wooded hiking trails & a creek. This is truly one of the most beautiful lots in McLean County less than 10 minutes from Bloomington. This 3 bedroom home has unique welcoming charm with first & second floor master bedrooms. Upstairs master has a balcony overlooking the great-room with vaulted ceilings. Enjoy the views from every room in the house. Full unfinished basement provides possibility to finish or use for storage including a deep sink, washer/dryer hookups & possible indoor pool. The home has an oversized attached 2-car garage with storage/garden shed on the property also. Country living with city sewer, water & trash.

Location, Location, Location! Private 1.5 story contemporary custom built home. Features 3 lofts. Mother in law suite with kitchens. Indoor pool and hot tub room. Wood deck wrapped around 3/4 of the home! 12.5 acres. 5 acres of timber. The Mackinaw River runs through the North part of the property! 3 car heated custom garage (Bullock) built. Lexington schools (District 7). MANY new upgrades! $600,000 of improvements made in 2014! Every room has two exits. Interior walls, many rough sawn cedar. All sky lights have been replaced in 2014. 3 new furnaces installed in 2020! 4 furnaces/AC Units configured so that different "zones" of the house can be controlled differently. Roof is less than 10 years old. Ceiling fans in every room. All wood floors expect the apartment/mother in law suite. It has tile on the main floor and in the second floor bedroom. Huge family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace with masonry smoke chamber that is in working order. Fireplace in the living room is also floor to ceiling stone masonry standard fireplace. Hot tub is for up to 8 persons. Pool has on oxygenator so no chemicals needed! Roof replaced in 2015. The property is being sold AS IS. View More

Location, Location, Location! Private 1.5 story contemporary custom built home. Features 3 lofts. Mother in law suite with kitchens. Indoor pool and hot tub room. Wood deck wrapped around 3/4 of the home! 12.5 acres. 5 acres of timber. The Mackinaw River runs through the North part of the property! 3 car heated custom garage (Bullock) built. Lexington schools (District 7). MANY new upgrades! $600,000 of improvements made in 2014! Every room has two exits. Interior walls, many rough sawn cedar. All sky lights have been replaced in 2014. 3 new furnaces installed in 2020! 4 furnaces/AC Units configured so that different "zones" of the house can be controlled differently. Roof is less than 10 years old. Ceiling fans in every room. All wood floors expect the apartment/mother in law suite. It has tile on the main floor and in the second floor bedroom. Huge family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace with masonry smoke chamber that is in working order. Fireplace in the living room is also floor to ceiling stone masonry standard fireplace. Hot tub is for up to 8 persons. Pool has on oxygenator so no chemicals needed! Roof replaced in 2015. The property is being sold AS IS.

Take a look at this stunning ranch style home built in 2020 on Sherwood Lake in the Tri-Valley School District! When you walk into this home you are immediately greeted with gorgeous European White Oak hardwood flooring, 10' coffered ceiling, stunning custom steel stair railing and beautifully detailed custom millwork! Both floors feature 10 ft ceilings and 8 ft solid wood interior doors throughout. The main floor is an open concept with a spacious family room offering a stunning floor to ceiling fireplace, floating built-in shelving and large windows with views overlooking the lake. High end gourmet kitchen with beautiful Amish made cabinets, large quartz countertops island, high-end appliances including a 66" stainless refrigerator, a wine chiller and a walk-in pantry. Off of the kitchen is the primary bedroom with coffered ceiling, a spa-like master bath with Amish made double vanity, double headed walk-in shower, private bidet, standalone soaking tub with views of the lake and of course a large walk-in closet! Off of the eat-in kitchen area, enjoy a cup of coffee on the covered back deck while watching the sunrise. The main floor also features two more good size bedrooms, a full bath with double sink quartz top vanity, laundry room with a drop zone and a stunning dining room/home office. The finished walkout basement features a large family room, a home gym with rubber flooring, a wet bar with a full-sized refrigerator, two more bedrooms with walk-in closets, a full bath and enough room for a golf simulator and an indoor putting green! Step out the back sliders onto the lower-level patio. This is another great space to relax or entertain your guests. Your gardening space is taken care of with two raised beds conveniently located right out the lower back door. This stunning modern home has so much to offer! This is a unique opportunity to live on Sherwood Lake and be located in the very desirable Tri-Valley School District. View More

Take a look at this stunning ranch style home built in 2020 on Sherwood Lake in the Tri-Valley School District! When you walk into this home you are immediately greeted with gorgeous European White Oak hardwood flooring, 10' coffered ceiling, stunning custom steel stair railing and beautifully detailed custom millwork! Both floors feature 10 ft ceilings and 8 ft solid wood interior doors throughout. The main floor is an open concept with a spacious family room offering a stunning floor to ceiling fireplace, floating built-in shelving and large windows with views overlooking the lake. High end gourmet kitchen with beautiful Amish made cabinets, large quartz countertops island, high-end appliances including a 66" stainless refrigerator, a wine chiller and a walk-in pantry. Off of the kitchen is the primary bedroom with coffered ceiling, a spa-like master bath with Amish made double vanity, double headed walk-in shower, private bidet, standalone soaking tub with views of the lake and of course a large walk-in closet! Off of the eat-in kitchen area, enjoy a cup of coffee on the covered back deck while watching the sunrise. The main floor also features two more good size bedrooms, a full bath with double sink quartz top vanity, laundry room with a drop zone and a stunning dining room/home office. The finished walkout basement features a large family room, a home gym with rubber flooring, a wet bar with a full-sized refrigerator, two more bedrooms with walk-in closets, a full bath and enough room for a golf simulator and an indoor putting green! Step out the back sliders onto the lower-level patio. This is another great space to relax or entertain your guests. Your gardening space is taken care of with two raised beds conveniently located right out the lower back door. This stunning modern home has so much to offer! This is a unique opportunity to live on Sherwood Lake and be located in the very desirable Tri-Valley School District.

Here it is! A must see! Tipton Trails 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath beauty! Over 4,500 finished sq. ft. and an spacious open and bright floor plan. You'll love the 2 story great room with stone above the fireplace. The kitchen features Kraft Maid Cabinets and granite counters. Custom trim, lots of ceramic, hardwood and stone throughout, specialty lighting, so many upgrades! Granite counter added to the 1st floor primary suite bathroom. Solid wood doors throughout. Finished lower level includes gorgeous wet bar with granite counter top and walk out to the lake. New water heater and New sump pump with water back up in 2022. Anderson windows, aggregate/stamped concrete driveway. Lake views from most rooms are not to be missed! View More

Here it is! A must see! Tipton Trails 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath beauty! Over 4,500 finished sq. ft. and an spacious open and bright floor plan. You'll love the 2 story great room with stone above the fireplace. The kitchen features Kraft Maid Cabinets and granite counters. Custom trim, lots of ceramic, hardwood and stone throughout, specialty lighting, so many upgrades! Granite counter added to the 1st floor primary suite bathroom. Solid wood doors throughout. Finished lower level includes gorgeous wet bar with granite counter top and walk out to the lake. New water heater and New sump pump with water back up in 2022. Anderson windows, aggregate/stamped concrete driveway. Lake views from most rooms are not to be missed!

Nice 5/6 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath home on the big lake in Ironwood with walk out basement. Lots of cathedral and lofted ceilings, hardwoods just refinished, lots of Crown mold, Irrigation system, 3 car garage, whole house Vac, Beamed ceiling in Living room with see through fireplace into the large kitchen with granite tops, SS appliances, Island and big pantry. Full finished basement with family room that walks out to patio with hot tub, bedroom with walk in, office and full bath. Formal paneled dining room, Large master with 2 walk ins and updated bath with tiled dual head shower, and trayed ceiling. 3 more large bedrooms and remodeled bath. One bedroom with study area. No back yard neighbors just look out over the beautiful lake in back yard! View More

Nice 5/6 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath home on the big lake in Ironwood with walk out basement. Lots of cathedral and lofted ceilings, hardwoods just refinished, lots of Crown mold, Irrigation system, 3 car garage, whole house Vac, Beamed ceiling in Living room with see through fireplace into the large kitchen with granite tops, SS appliances, Island and big pantry. Full finished basement with family room that walks out to patio with hot tub, bedroom with walk in, office and full bath. Formal paneled dining room, Large master with 2 walk ins and updated bath with tiled dual head shower, and trayed ceiling. 3 more large bedrooms and remodeled bath. One bedroom with study area. No back yard neighbors just look out over the beautiful lake in back yard!

One owner Kaisner construction that has been well maintained. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 Family rooms with fireplaces and a wet bar downstairs. Gourmet Kitchen with Cherry cabinets and Granite countertops. Large first floor Laundry area and drop zone. Many quality features throughout to include low-E glass Pella windows, custom trim finishes, central vacuum system, distributed audio, back-up Generator, and more. Side-load 3 car garage, private backyard with Patio to enjoy absolutely, beautiful sunsets. This is one you need to see to appreciate it's functional layout and quality construction. View More

One owner Kaisner construction that has been well maintained. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 Family rooms with fireplaces and a wet bar downstairs. Gourmet Kitchen with Cherry cabinets and Granite countertops. Large first floor Laundry area and drop zone. Many quality features throughout to include low-E glass Pella windows, custom trim finishes, central vacuum system, distributed audio, back-up Generator, and more. Side-load 3 car garage, private backyard with Patio to enjoy absolutely, beautiful sunsets. This is one you need to see to appreciate it's functional layout and quality construction.

Breathtaking 40-Acre Country Estate includes a Gorgeous Custom Home, Horse Facilities, and a Fully Finished Outbuilding. Secluded retreat property with ~35 acres of trees that offers a multitude of recreational & outdoor activities. Beautiful details galore in the 9000+ square foot brick & stone home with 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and finished lower level with walkout. High ceilings and open plan. Enjoy the views of nature & wildlife from the porch that spans across the entire front of the house into a built-in gazebo that wraps around to a deck along the entire back - or through the more than 60 Anderson windows & doors (all with custom shades) - or from the 2 upstairs balconies! Entryway has a unique chandelier and an Amish-built circle staircase leading up to a bridge/balcony that overlooks the family room, great room, and kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace (gas or woodburning) in the great room. Kitchen with Cambria counters, dining table with matching Cambria top, Amish-built hickory cabinets with soft close doors & slider drawers, durable hardwood flooring through to dining room and into a large walk-in pantry. Huge master bedroom with private balcony. Master bath has a Jacuzzi, custom shower, also a walk-in closet, 2 sink areas separated by a sitting area, cabinets, and heated toilet seat! All upstairs bedrooms have walk-in closets! Custom paintings by local artist in foyer, dining room, great room, and a bedroom! Lower level is finished with a complete 2nd kitchen area, a 2nd floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace (gas or woodburning), and a 2nd potential laundry area with extra storage, cabinets, counter, and sink. Lower level also has private finished walkout and private stairway exit to garage. Giant bonus room above garage with 4 large dormers - ideal for recreation room, workout facilities, or additional storage. Amish-built 6-panel oak doors & trim throughout. Attached insulated 4-car garage, each bay with an 8x10 overhead door. In-ground fiberglass 10,000-gallon pool with 250,000 btu natural gas heater, sand filter, & salt chlorine generator. Professionally landscaped around house, with brick pavers on pool deck, walkways, and in front of garage. An Entertainer's Delight for sure! Horse Lovers - this is your Dream Property! Horse Barn (40x64) with 6 horse stalls - each with a drain and 5 with exit doors. Horse Barn also includes a lounge, tack room, insulated main floor, and upstairs haymow with a chute and loading elevator. Riding Arena building (60x120) attaches to the horse barn through an indoor, enclosed insulated hallway/horse wash bay. PVC fencing for pasture is included but not installed. Small Business Owners, Hobbyists, or Do-It-Yourselfers: Fully finished huge Outbuilding (60x120) includes Shop/Storage building with cement floors and a 14' overhead door. Front half is an insulated 60x60 Shop with heat & A/C, built-in car/truck hoist, drain, loft for more storage, and an enclosed office area. Back half is 60x60 cold storage (also with a loft) that separates from the shop area with both an entry door and a 14' internal overhead door. The complex has 400-amp service and a commercial-size propane generator so that the house, shop, horse barn, and arena are always running. Geothermal heating & cooling - 2 separate units with 6 zones total. Commercial-grade 3 hp constant pressure well pump. Variable pressure water volume, capable of 28 gpm that services entire complex (house/horse barn/shop/2 outside water hydrants). 2x6 frame construction. ADT security system on all doors & windows and motion sensors throughout. Close to Moraine View State Park, less than 30 minutes from Blm/Normal, and 34 minutes to Rivian. LeRoy school district. Income opportunities include boarding horses, potential for converting ~15 acres to farmland, renting the shop, or renting storage for vehicles/boats/equipment in cold storage shed. Please call the listing broker with any questions regarding showings. View More

Breathtaking 40-Acre Country Estate includes a Gorgeous Custom Home, Horse Facilities, and a Fully Finished Outbuilding. Secluded retreat property with ~35 acres of trees that offers a multitude of recreational & outdoor activities. Beautiful details galore in the 9000+ square foot brick & stone home with 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and finished lower level with walkout. High ceilings and open plan. Enjoy the views of nature & wildlife from the porch that spans across the entire front of the house into a built-in gazebo that wraps around to a deck along the entire back - or through the more than 60 Anderson windows & doors (all with custom shades) - or from the 2 upstairs balconies! Entryway has a unique chandelier and an Amish-built circle staircase leading up to a bridge/balcony that overlooks the family room, great room, and kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace (gas or woodburning) in the great room. Kitchen with Cambria counters, dining table with matching Cambria top, Amish-built hickory cabinets with soft close doors & slider drawers, durable hardwood flooring through to dining room and into a large walk-in pantry. Huge master bedroom with private balcony. Master bath has a Jacuzzi, custom shower, also a walk-in closet, 2 sink areas separated by a sitting area, cabinets, and heated toilet seat! All upstairs bedrooms have walk-in closets! Custom paintings by local artist in foyer, dining room, great room, and a bedroom! Lower level is finished with a complete 2nd kitchen area, a 2nd floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace (gas or woodburning), and a 2nd potential laundry area with extra storage, cabinets, counter, and sink. Lower level also has private finished walkout and private stairway exit to garage. Giant bonus room above garage with 4 large dormers - ideal for recreation room, workout facilities, or additional storage. Amish-built 6-panel oak doors & trim throughout. Attached insulated 4-car garage, each bay with an 8x10 overhead door. In-ground fiberglass 10,000-gallon pool with 250,000 btu natural gas heater, sand filter, & salt chlorine generator. Professionally landscaped around house, with brick pavers on pool deck, walkways, and in front of garage. An Entertainer's Delight for sure! Horse Lovers - this is your Dream Property! Horse Barn (40x64) with 6 horse stalls - each with a drain and 5 with exit doors. Horse Barn also includes a lounge, tack room, insulated main floor, and upstairs haymow with a chute and loading elevator. Riding Arena building (60x120) attaches to the horse barn through an indoor, enclosed insulated hallway/horse wash bay. PVC fencing for pasture is included but not installed. Small Business Owners, Hobbyists, or Do-It-Yourselfers: Fully finished huge Outbuilding (60x120) includes Shop/Storage building with cement floors and a 14' overhead door. Front half is an insulated 60x60 Shop with heat & A/C, built-in car/truck hoist, drain, loft for more storage, and an enclosed office area. Back half is 60x60 cold storage (also with a loft) that separates from the shop area with both an entry door and a 14' internal overhead door. The complex has 400-amp service and a commercial-size propane generator so that the house, shop, horse barn, and arena are always running. Geothermal heating & cooling - 2 separate units with 6 zones total. Commercial-grade 3 hp constant pressure well pump. Variable pressure water volume, capable of 28 gpm that services entire complex (house/horse barn/shop/2 outside water hydrants). 2x6 frame construction. ADT security system on all doors & windows and motion sensors throughout. Close to Moraine View State Park, less than 30 minutes from Blm/Normal, and 34 minutes to Rivian. LeRoy school district. Income opportunities include boarding horses, potential for converting ~15 acres to farmland, renting the shop, or renting storage for vehicles/boats/equipment in cold storage shed. Please call the listing broker with any questions regarding showings.

Great opportunity-just listed. Become only the second owner of this quality, custom-built all brick two-story home in the Fleetwood Subdivision. The first floor offers a grand living room with fireplace, den with custom walnut paneling harvested from walnut trees originally on the properties, dining room with crown moulding trim, kitchen and dinette. The highlight of the first floor is the show-stopping massive sunroom (13 by 44) with large windows and a sunny southern exposure. This will be the GO TO room for all special events (birthday's and wedding receptions). This area is serviced by separate HVAC system. The second floor includes four oversized bedrooms including 3/4 primary bath suite and an additional full bath servicing the other three bedrooms. The space continues a fully finished basement completes this house. The basement includes a 2nd kitchen, dinette and family room with fireplace, bathroom and flex room. The house is situated on large rectangle lot with irrigation system and fenced backyard. Full size patio adjacent to sunroom. Don't miss this opportunity to upgrade and call Fleetwood your next home. View More

Great opportunity-just listed. Become only the second owner of this quality, custom-built all brick two-story home in the Fleetwood Subdivision. The first floor offers a grand living room with fireplace, den with custom walnut paneling harvested from walnut trees originally on the properties, dining room with crown moulding trim, kitchen and dinette. The highlight of the first floor is the show-stopping massive sunroom (13 by 44) with large windows and a sunny southern exposure. This will be the GO TO room for all special events (birthday's and wedding receptions). This area is serviced by separate HVAC system. The second floor includes four oversized bedrooms including 3/4 primary bath suite and an additional full bath servicing the other three bedrooms. The space continues a fully finished basement completes this house. The basement includes a 2nd kitchen, dinette and family room with fireplace, bathroom and flex room. The house is situated on large rectangle lot with irrigation system and fenced backyard. Full size patio adjacent to sunroom. Don't miss this opportunity to upgrade and call Fleetwood your next home.

Beautiful Historic home on Franklin Square near downtown Bloomington. 2019 Completely New Roof, New copper piping throughout the whole house, new appliances, new light fixtures, 2020 completely remodeled main floor bathroom, master bath, second playroom on the main floor, new 75 gal Water Heater, all electrical is updated, new flooring in back entryway, landscaping 2021 new HVAC system, new floor in mudroom, remodeled second upstairs bathroom, new sidewalks to the garage and house off the driveway, freshly painted. Huge attic ready to be finished or makes for great storage. Do not miss out on this one! View More

Beautiful Historic home on Franklin Square near downtown Bloomington. 2019 Completely New Roof, New copper piping throughout the whole house, new appliances, new light fixtures, 2020 completely remodeled main floor bathroom, master bath, second playroom on the main floor, new 75 gal Water Heater, all electrical is updated, new flooring in back entryway, landscaping 2021 new HVAC system, new floor in mudroom, remodeled second upstairs bathroom, new sidewalks to the garage and house off the driveway, freshly painted. Huge attic ready to be finished or makes for great storage. Do not miss out on this one!

Nestled in trees on over 300' of lake frontage in desirable Deer Ridge Subdivision. Enjoy gorgeous views in every direction on 1.18 acres at the end of a cul de sac. Stunning 2 story walk out with detailed brick work and custom floor plan. Expansive windows, open staircase, 4 fireplaces, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, family room with fireplace, flex room, and huge bar area in walk out lower level, central vac, 3 car garage. Beautiful sunsets over the water are waiting for you! View More

Nestled in trees on over 300' of lake frontage in desirable Deer Ridge Subdivision. Enjoy gorgeous views in every direction on 1.18 acres at the end of a cul de sac. Stunning 2 story walk out with detailed brick work and custom floor plan. Expansive windows, open staircase, 4 fireplaces, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, family room with fireplace, flex room, and huge bar area in walk out lower level, central vac, 3 car garage. Beautiful sunsets over the water are waiting for you!

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