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These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Central Illinois market.

Stunning custom-built red pine log home situated on 16.57 acres of picturesque landscape. This unique property has a mix of timber, pasture, and even some tillable acres. Both the pond and the creek draw in a multitude of wildlife. The wrap around porch highlights the beauty of all this property has to offer. Unbelievable natural light feeds into the great room showcasing the gas log fireplace. Primary bedroom, bathroom and laundry are all located on the main level. 40 x 60 outbuilding contains additional living space featuring a kitchenette, full bath, and bedroom. The walkout basement was made for entertaining with its 25x26 family room and wet bar. Properties like this don't come up often!

Well designed & amazingly kept 7.5 Acre Equestrian Property with gorgeous house. 48x36 Barn features: six 12x12 stalls, htd & cooled 14x11 tack room, 12x48 storage annex, speaker system & 300 bale hayloft. There is also an outdoor arena, round pen, six 16x24 dry paddocks, goat pasture, pony pastures, chicken coop & high tensile poly-coated 6 strand wire fencing around 4 acres. Wooded parameter with some apple trees too! Home features Gourmet Kitchen for the chef of the family with new granite countertops & backsplash. Main floor Bedroom Suite includes a large bathroom with dual sinks, whirlpool tub, sperate shower & WI closet. WB fireplace in the Living Room. Upstairs has 2 nice sized Bedrooms with WI closets & adjoining bathroom with separate toilets. Dad will love the 32x23 three car attached garage with epoxy floor & hot & cold running water. Cozy 16x16 deck leads to a fenced yard for the kids or pooches too! Large list of updates: New oak hardwood flooring on 1st floor. Geothermal htg & cooling 2016. Windows 2022. Garage doors 2019. House Roof 2016. Barn roof 2019. 20,000 watt Kohler whole house Generator. AT&T Tower goes with property (currently pays $737 monthly PLUS its share of yearly property taxes- approximately $8000) for remaining 13 years with periodic increases. Ideal location- you can ride to Moraine View Rec Area & its 10 miles of horse trails! Call Illinois #1 horse farm Specialist for more info or a private showing!

Welcome to Trunk Bay!! This beautiful new Trunk Bay ranch home in Silver Oak has it all. Large open floorplan with custom designed kitchen that is perfect for the chef in you life. Notice the rich colors and double water fall island that is the heart of this kitchen. There is a large walk in pantry also!! Rich warm colors accentuate this home throughout it's 4 bedroom, 3 full baths; including finished basement. Spring has sprung!! Enjoy your fully sodded yard and irrigated lawn as you lounge on your covered back patio which is accessed via 4 panel slider. The large open backyard has no backyard neighbors...a real plus!!! We hope you enjoy your tour!!

Hello Gorgeous! This luxury farmhouse is the perfect place to call home. With 5.8 acres of land, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside while still being close to all the amenities of the city. The 4 bedroom, 3 bath home features a gorgeous kitchen with vaulted ceiling, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, oversize island, chef's dream walk-in pantry space with butcher block counter tops and a beverage cooler. The living room is spacious and inviting, with a cozy fireplace and plenty of natural light. The primary suite has double closets, storage shelves, walk in tile shower and heated bathroom floors. Sliding glass door off the dining room leads to a separate patio. You'll find a second bedroom on the main level. Upstairs is two bedrooms and full bathroom. Enjoy the sunrise on you covered front porch or from the breezeway connecting the home and 2 car garage. The 6800SF pole barn has water and electric with partial concrete floor and floor drains. The turnout has a a solar powered electric fence. This home was completely renovated in the fall of 2022, down to the studs. New electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, insulation, windows, roof, gutter and downspouts, radon mitigation system, reverse osmosis, and so much more!!

Life of Paradise on Lake Bloomington! You could make this an Airbnb with the new lease. Plentiful (Anderson) windows to enjoy the most beautiful views. Relax and enjoy the sunsets on one of the most prime lake lots with .38 acres. Entertain in the four seasons room or summer fun out on the docks. The kids will love the diving board and slide & 2 boat ramps. You'll be amazed seeing the deer in the woods out your back windows. This sprawling ranch style home is an open plan, with an updated eat-in kitchen, cherry cabinets, granite counters, tile backsplash & breakfast bar, Stainless Steel (Kenmore) appliances. There is a wood burning stove, a gas fireplace, and could easily have a first floor laundry for your convenience. Plenty of storage in the lower level, plus 123 ft. of steel seawall. Newer 50 year roof.

4 bedroom & 3.5 bath new construction home. The basement is an entertainers dream complete with a family room & bar area! Some of the house finishes include: Custom amish cabinets & quartz countertops throughout, 3 car side load, Andersen 400 series windows, solid core doors, heated tile in the master bath, Liberty backup pump, recirculating pump for on demand hot water, Lennox humidifier, beautiful stone work on front of fireplace complete with your very own already installed flatscreen TV, custom lighting package complete with under cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliance package, covered patio in back for entertaining, custom built locker in rear entryway, spray foam on all walls, fully sodded yard & one year builder warranty. Schedule a time to tour this beautiful all brick/stone ranch home in Crestwicke Subdivision.

This beautifully landscaped Ranch backs to its own little waterfront oasis including its own dock! You will want to see this gorgeous open-concept home! 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The kitchen boasts a large island, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a walk in pantry. The eat-in kitchen opens up to the living room with it's beautiful fireplace. The daylight windowed lower level is ready for entertaining! Lots of room to relax and entertain with a built-in wet bar. The lower lever also has a large bedroom, full bath and 2 storage rooms. The house has outlets in the roof perfect for those Christmas lights! New in 2023...whole house generator, updated laundry area, fresh inside paint and landscaping! This home is move-in ready!

NEW CONSTRUCTION 4 Bed 3.5 Bath Ranch in Crestwicke Country Club! The home is currently under construction on a large lot with no rear neighbors and features a split layout with 3 bedrooms on the main level and 1 in the finished basement. Open concept with 9 foot ceilings throughout and 10 foot ceiling in the great room. Additional upgrades include cedar post beam framed front entry, cedar vaulted rear covered porch with wood ceiling, custom tiled shower and freestanding tub as well as beamed ceiling in the great room. Photos are representative of noted upgrades.

Gorgeous home on one of the best lots on the lake in Hawthorne Hills! Endless possibilities with an almost entirely brick exterior, fantastic views, 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, 6 car heated garage, and tons of square footage. Large family room with hardwood floors on main level featuring vaulted ceilings, see-through gas fireplace with built-in bookcases, and huge windows overlooking the lake. Open kitchen overlooking the hearth room with white cabinets, quartz counters, and stainless appliances. The laundry, half bath, and service entry are located conveniently behind the kitchen. Main floor primary bedroom with sliders providing access to the backyard. Additional huge main floor bedroom as well as a full bath. Two oversized bedrooms upstairs, and a full bath with shared access from one of the bedrooms. Bonus room located over the garage with access from the upstairs bedroom suite. Huge finished basement with full bath, multiple finished rooms, and large storage space. Entertain on the beautiful back patio overlooking the lake and landscaped, fenced backyard. Roof 2019

Rare opportunity to own this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom New England-esque home in coveted Tri-Valley school district! This secluded gem sets amid a 1.8 acre lot surrounded by natural timber. Conveniently located off US 150, you'll be amazed to realize this peaceful location is only minutes away from Bloomington. With natural scenery in every direction, you can enjoy your morning coffee in the eat-in kitchen with the warmth of your hearth room wood burning fireplace or an iced tea on the elevated screen porch, taking in the gorgeous lake views, which are spectacular in any season! Relax by the central fireplace in the stunning two-story great room with 100 year old reclaimed barn wood flooring, which extends to the first floor primary bedroom. Host your friends in the perfect area for entertaining, the lower level family room with custom-built boat bar, third wood burning fireplace and walk out patio. Don't miss out on this unique find with all of the benefits of both suburban and country living!

Welcome to modern sophistication! This is an exquisite custom-built home by Prairie Woodworks - every detail is top of the line in style, design and function. The exterior features a metal roof, cedar shingles on the second floor, and James Hardie shingle siding. Private stained concert patio out back and custom landscaping by Chizmar Landscaping on your 1/2 acre lot. This home makes entertaining a dream with open concept main floor kitchen, dining and living room. A dramatic vaulted ceiling in the family room allows so much natural light with the stunning floor to ceiling windows equipped with Hunter Douglas automatic cordless shades, exposed beams, an impressive stone gas fireplace with custom lights by 186 lighting design. Hickory wood floors throughout the main floor. The stunning kitchen hosts custom made Cherry cabinets by Prairie Woodworks, a beautiful 9ft island, GE cooktop and double wall oven, quartz countertops and backsplash, and 10x7ft walk in butler's pantry with custom storage from SOS solutions. The main floor primary bedroom features vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling windows viewing your private backyard with Hunter Douglas automatic cordless shades, spacious 11ft walk-in closet with custom organizer from SOS solutions. The primary bathroom hosts radiant floor heating, custom vanity, quartz countertop with double sinks, floor to ceiling tiled walk in shower and Toto smart toilet and bidet. The main floor study has custom built in bookshelves and cabinets, double wall cement board - with soundproofing- making working from home a dream. The second story showcases 2 generous sized bedrooms each with custom window treatments, and large spacious closets. The hall bathroom has custom vanity, tiled shower with glass doors and toto toilet. The elegant loft features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a 3rd living room and office area with custom built in desk and bookcases. The finished basement offers a HUGE secondary living room with tons of space, 9ft ceilings, daylight windows, 2 custom closets with SOS storage organizers, and 3rd walk in closet. Full bathroom with custom vanity and tiled walk-in shower. The unfinished area offers 630sqft of storage, zoned HVAC and wet sink. No detail was spared in the construction of this beautiful home. Call today to schedule your private tour.

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. Compare at less than $100 per square foot!!

Welcome to the magnificent custom home located in the highly sought-after Hawthorne Hills neighborhood! This impressive residence sits on over half an acre, showcasing exceptional architectural details and meticulous craftsmanship. Step into the welcoming 2-story entryway, where a captivating curved staircase immediately catches your attention. From top to bottom, the home exudes elegance, with features like dual staircases, crown molding, tall base trim, and plantation shutters gracing nearly every window. Inside, the interior has been tastefully updated with fresh paint, creating a bright and inviting ambiance. The spacious family room, complete with a cozy gas fireplace, seamlessly connects to the well-appointed kitchen. Granite countertops, a breakfast bar, pantry, and a delightful breakfast nook flooded with natural light make for the perfect setting to enjoy your morning coffee while soaking in the scenic landscape and the delightful sounds of chirping birds. The main floor offers versatile spaces that can be adapted to serve as a dining room, office, or living room, providing endless possibilities. With high ceilings and built-in features, these spaces are ideal for both entertaining guests and creating a cozy atmosphere. The master suite on the second floor is a true oasis, featuring a fireplace for those cozy evenings, a large jetted tub, a tiled shower, dual vanities, and a spacious walk-in closet. Additional bedrooms include two large rooms sharing a well-appointed hall bath, as well as a separate mother-in-law suite that can also serve as a home office or playroom. The loft space offers a comfortable sitting area and a dedicated desk space. Practicality is not forgotten in this home. A generously-sized mudroom and laundry room, complete with a bathroom, add convenience to daily routines. The exterior is equally impressive, boasting a charming brick front with an arched stone entry, a 3-car side-load garage, and an inviting aggregate driveway. The backyard is a true sanctuary, with two paver patios, mature trees, and professionally maintained lush landscaping that creates a serene escape. Noteworthy upgrades include a heated garage, an irrigation system, dual-zoned high-efficiency HVAC, and a central vacuum system. Recent updates encompass fresh paint, new carpet upstairs, improved lighting, upgraded siding, cabinet refinishing, and more. This home epitomizes remarkable quality craftsmanship and construction. Hawthorne Hills also offers additional amenities such as tennis courts and a picturesque walking path around a lake. The property's central location ensures easy access to the Constitution Trail, Unit 5 Schools, and a variety of local attractions. Don't miss out on this exceptional custom home that truly offers the best in comfort, layout, and location.

Spectacular, Elegant and Unique Custom built house with incredible features and attention to detail features 7 bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and thermostats to regulate the temperature. This fascinating all Brick 1.5 story house with 3 bedrooms on the main floor, 3 on second floor and one in the finished walkout basement sits on a large 2.77 acre lot on the Lake in Dover Ridge Subdivision. Exquisite material used in the construction of this house with lots of attention to detail includes the custom cabinets in the gourmet kitchen to the hand made interior doors with glass art from Dubai & the custom chandeliers from Austria. Enjoy the Geothermal, radiant floor heating, the 6 heated car garage with additional service garage, steam bath, EV charger, central vac, two laundry rooms, one on main floor and one on 2nd floor, theater room, fully functional kitchen with granite countertops in lower level; and more.... The fabulous huge backyard with a brick gazebo, large tilled garden, irrigation system & dock all to enjoy the outdoors. Need to see in person!

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