$640,000

Experience life on the Mackinaw River with this unique opportunity! Nestled on approx. 5 acres, just south of Lexington, this 1.5-story all-brick Cape Cod features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 5 oversized garage spaces (2 attached, 3 detached). A long drive leads to a bluff-top home with scenic river views and a path lined with wildflowers. The covered front porch overlooks mature landscaping and 100+ year-old trees. Inside, Brazilian cherry hardwoods greet you in the large entry. A library/office/flex room has custom built-ins, a bench seat and pocket doors. This space has a great view of the dense forest. The formal dining room connects to a spacious white kitchen with granite countertops, eat-in space, counter seating for 4, lots of tall cabinetry and a built-in desk. The kitchen has views of the 4-Seasons room, the living room, the dining room and the foyer, in this open floor plan. The huge living room has soaring vaulted ceilings, a brick fireplace and 2 of the home's 6 skylights. The main floor laundry with a utility sink is near the kitchen and garage. The primary suite has 2 skylights, walk-in closet, a sliding glass door with deck access and a luxury bath with double vanity, jetted tub and custom shower. Upstairs are two large bedrooms, a full bath, and some serious closet space. The partially finished basement includes a large family room, desk space, and workbench. Lots of versatility here in this L-shaped space. The huge 4-seasons room is lined with 2 walls of windows. This delightful multi-use space has a separate gas stove for chilly nights and a touch of ambiance. Seating outside is large enough for expansive entertainment opportunities or just sitting and enjoying mother nature's serene oasis and the ever-visiting wildlife that inhabit the river. The beautiful perennial garden planted over the years, allows one to enjoy the vast array of flowers and hostas that come back every year. The bubbling water feature in the backyard that attracts many species of birds is a very serene and calming feature, too! Thoughtfully crafted with large windows that frame scenic views of the river and the forest beyond to enhance the connection between indoors and outdoors, makes this property unique. The view of Mother nature never gets old here! 3,400 FINISHED SQ. FT. Seller is a licensed realtor in IL.