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Wow, Custom Built, Six bedroom home with 2 bedrooms on the Main Level. Two story entry with Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors that flow in to the two story great room and kitchen. The Primary Suite has two walk in closets and separate vanities in the bathroom. Fantastic eat in kitchen with a breakfast bar and an island. Custom cabinets, granite counter top, built in vent hood and a pot filler over the stove. You have a second bedroom on the main level with a full bathroom right outside the door. Three large bedrooms all with walk in closets on the second level and the hall bathroom also has access from one of the bedrooms. Full finished basement with a family room, bedroom number 6, bonus room that is wired for theater equipment, full bath, flex room and storage area. Interior of the home was painted in Fall of 2019. Carpet in Primary Suite New in 2020 View More

Wow, Custom Built, Six bedroom home with 2 bedrooms on the Main Level. Two story entry with Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors that flow in to the two story great room and kitchen. The Primary Suite has two walk in closets and separate vanities in the bathroom. Fantastic eat in kitchen with a breakfast bar and an island. Custom cabinets, granite counter top, built in vent hood and a pot filler over the stove. You have a second bedroom on the main level with a full bathroom right outside the door. Three large bedrooms all with walk in closets on the second level and the hall bathroom also has access from one of the bedrooms. Full finished basement with a family room, bedroom number 6, bonus room that is wired for theater equipment, full bath, flex room and storage area. Interior of the home was painted in Fall of 2019. Carpet in Primary Suite New in 2020

Updated and move in ready. This L-Bi-Level offers 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths. Walls removed for that open kitchen space feel s that makes this home very functional for todays families. Terrific updated kitchen with tons of cabinet space built by the Amish, Quartz countertops, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator. Three bedrooms up with two baths and two bedrooms down and a full bath. Two tier deck off kitchen for barbecuing and family events. It features storage under the deck as well. Fully fenced rear yard for the kids and pets to enjoy. Lower level offers spacious family room with fireplace with built-ins, ceramic tile flooring. Room for game table or workout equipment. Lots of upgrades make this home ready to enjoy. Roof 2015, Windows and garage door 2013, Lower level tile flooring 2014, newer HVAC, light fixtures, ceiling fans, interior paint, Radon Mitigated. Great location near parks, schools, shopping, golf. Newer landscaping makes this home have great curb appeal. Enjoy you tour. View More

Updated and move in ready. This L-Bi-Level offers 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths. Walls removed for that open kitchen space feel s that makes this home very functional for todays families. Terrific updated kitchen with tons of cabinet space built by the Amish, Quartz countertops, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator. Three bedrooms up with two baths and two bedrooms down and a full bath. Two tier deck off kitchen for barbecuing and family events. It features storage under the deck as well. Fully fenced rear yard for the kids and pets to enjoy. Lower level offers spacious family room with fireplace with built-ins, ceramic tile flooring. Room for game table or workout equipment. Lots of upgrades make this home ready to enjoy. Roof 2015, Windows and garage door 2013, Lower level tile flooring 2014, newer HVAC, light fixtures, ceiling fans, interior paint, Radon Mitigated. Great location near parks, schools, shopping, golf. Newer landscaping makes this home have great curb appeal. Enjoy you tour.

Built in 1897 & the Winner of the 2001 Old House Society Historical Home Award! Character, Charm & Quality radiate in every sq ft of this 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath gem! Located in Bloomington's coveted Elmo neighborhood across from Bloomington Country Club on a HUGE fenced lot! Stunning outdoor living area- an entertainer's dream with a gorgeous enclosed courtyard that flows from the sprawling front porch and offers a deck with pergola, patio and even a natural gas line run for a grill! The yard is an oasis with lush professional landscaping, plenty of green space and a beautiful koi pond with granite water spill bowls! The home itself, as noted, is award winning... and rightfully so! With beamed ceilings, french doors, refinished hardwood floors, period millwork, double pane windows, built-ins GALORE and all the charm and character one would hope to find in a home of this magnitude! The Chef's Kitchen is spacious and offers a built-in booth with custom table, Corian counters, Prairie Woodwork Amish Hickory cabinets with all the bells and whistles (pull-out shelving, cutting boards, a HUGE pantry cabinet & more)! The kitchen also has glass backsplash, tile flooring, a cabinet faced sub-zero fridge, two dishwashers, two ovens, a desk & a gas range cooktop. The main level is also home to the Front Family Room with a lovely working fireplace, a Living Room with a so many windows that it feels like a sunroom, a Formal Dining with a built in wood hutch and a sunken Den with a soaring ceiling and a fireplace flanked by built-in shelving. Dual staircases lead to the second floor, which is home to 4 bedrooms and a full bath with a jetted tub. The THIRD floor is the amazing Master Suite featuring a full bath with tiled shower and skylight, dual walk-in closets and window seats! Oversized 2-car garage and brick driveway with room for 3 cars. SOME of the many recent updates include: Roof 2018. 3rd Floor Bath Remodel 2019. Deck & Courtyard Remodel & Fence 2020. 3rd Floor Bathroom Remodel 2019. A must see home in a PRIME LOCATION that is priced to sell! View More

Built in 1897 & the Winner of the 2001 Old House Society Historical Home Award! Character, Charm & Quality radiate in every sq ft of this 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath gem! Located in Bloomington's coveted Elmo neighborhood across from Bloomington Country Club on a HUGE fenced lot! Stunning outdoor living area- an entertainer's dream with a gorgeous enclosed courtyard that flows from the sprawling front porch and offers a deck with pergola, patio and even a natural gas line run for a grill! The yard is an oasis with lush professional landscaping, plenty of green space and a beautiful koi pond with granite water spill bowls! The home itself, as noted, is award winning... and rightfully so! With beamed ceilings, french doors, refinished hardwood floors, period millwork, double pane windows, built-ins GALORE and all the charm and character one would hope to find in a home of this magnitude! The Chef's Kitchen is spacious and offers a built-in booth with custom table, Corian counters, Prairie Woodwork Amish Hickory cabinets with all the bells and whistles (pull-out shelving, cutting boards, a HUGE pantry cabinet & more)! The kitchen also has glass backsplash, tile flooring, a cabinet faced sub-zero fridge, two dishwashers, two ovens, a desk & a gas range cooktop. The main level is also home to the Front Family Room with a lovely working fireplace, a Living Room with a so many windows that it feels like a sunroom, a Formal Dining with a built in wood hutch and a sunken Den with a soaring ceiling and a fireplace flanked by built-in shelving. Dual staircases lead to the second floor, which is home to 4 bedrooms and a full bath with a jetted tub. The THIRD floor is the amazing Master Suite featuring a full bath with tiled shower and skylight, dual walk-in closets and window seats! Oversized 2-car garage and brick driveway with room for 3 cars. SOME of the many recent updates include: Roof 2018. 3rd Floor Bath Remodel 2019. Deck & Courtyard Remodel & Fence 2020. 3rd Floor Bathroom Remodel 2019. A must see home in a PRIME LOCATION that is priced to sell!

Enjoy beautiful sunsets, entertaining and resort-style relaxing on a nearly half-acre treed/private lot. Expansive, lots of updates 5 BR/4.5 Bath home on Hawthorne II Lake featuring large rooms, detailed trim work throughout, and dual private offices. Main floor hearth room offers a wet bar and fireplace adjoining the kitchen with Quartz countertops and island seating for main floor entertainment. Large dining with built in buffet and private office on main floor. Over 700 sq. ft. composite deck overlooks the lake. Upstairs 4 spacious bedrooms with high ceilings and 3 full baths. Enjoy multiple views of the lake throughout the home including from the large master shower! Walk-out basement with 3rd gas fireplace, 5th bedroom, second private office/exercise room, and large toy/game closet. Large sunroom leads to the backyard pool with over 2000 sq ft of extensive concrete, block/granite bar with a grill on a natural gas line. The saltwater pool is 33' fiberglass with automatic cover, heater and variable speed pump. Agent interest View More

Enjoy beautiful sunsets, entertaining and resort-style relaxing on a nearly half-acre treed/private lot. Expansive, lots of updates 5 BR/4.5 Bath home on Hawthorne II Lake featuring large rooms, detailed trim work throughout, and dual private offices. Main floor hearth room offers a wet bar and fireplace adjoining the kitchen with Quartz countertops and island seating for main floor entertainment. Large dining with built in buffet and private office on main floor. Over 700 sq. ft. composite deck overlooks the lake. Upstairs 4 spacious bedrooms with high ceilings and 3 full baths. Enjoy multiple views of the lake throughout the home including from the large master shower! Walk-out basement with 3rd gas fireplace, 5th bedroom, second private office/exercise room, and large toy/game closet. Large sunroom leads to the backyard pool with over 2000 sq ft of extensive concrete, block/granite bar with a grill on a natural gas line. The saltwater pool is 33' fiberglass with automatic cover, heater and variable speed pump. Agent interest

For the Old House lover, this is one of the most unique and spectacular homes in Bloomington Normal. This Arthur Pillsbury home was built in 1906 and has been home to the current owners for the past 35 years. They have cared for, maintained and made improvements to have it in excellent condition. 1st and 2nd floors are finished and the 3rd floor has 500 sq. ft. finished. The basement is unfinished but offers unlimited potential to include plumbing for a bathroom, (the current owners have never used it, and thus is provided as is). The home sits on double lot with a 3-car garage. Interior features are truly unique as you would expect in a 115 year old home. Major updates include a 2015 tear off and replaced roof, a Kitchen remodel in 2005, Boiler system replaced in 2017, new AC in 2018 which is only vented to 2nd and 3rd floors, exterior painting in 2018, front porch redone in 2012, Bathrooms remodeled with Limestone, Granite, and Marble, heated floors, updated electrical, and SO MUCH MORE! The home offers tremendous flexibility in usage with several rooms allowing individual preferences. Owners are downsizing and thus much of the truly special and unique furniture pieces are negotiable. Too much to describe, please come visit to see for yourself. View More

For the Old House lover, this is one of the most unique and spectacular homes in Bloomington Normal. This Arthur Pillsbury home was built in 1906 and has been home to the current owners for the past 35 years. They have cared for, maintained and made improvements to have it in excellent condition. 1st and 2nd floors are finished and the 3rd floor has 500 sq. ft. finished. The basement is unfinished but offers unlimited potential to include plumbing for a bathroom, (the current owners have never used it, and thus is provided as is). The home sits on double lot with a 3-car garage. Interior features are truly unique as you would expect in a 115 year old home. Major updates include a 2015 tear off and replaced roof, a Kitchen remodel in 2005, Boiler system replaced in 2017, new AC in 2018 which is only vented to 2nd and 3rd floors, exterior painting in 2018, front porch redone in 2012, Bathrooms remodeled with Limestone, Granite, and Marble, heated floors, updated electrical, and SO MUCH MORE! The home offers tremendous flexibility in usage with several rooms allowing individual preferences. Owners are downsizing and thus much of the truly special and unique furniture pieces are negotiable. Too much to describe, please come visit to see for yourself.

Looking for a beautiful home that checks off all your family's boxes? Look no further than this stunning 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home featuring a 3 car garage! This one is priced to move! Sitting on 1/3 acre lot with Lake views right across the street. Great for privacy with all the in-town living feels and no backyard neighbors. This first floor of this home features an oversized Master En Suite with Jack N Jill sinks, jacuzzi tub, stand alone shower, and walk in closet! You'll find an open living space with gorgeous hardwood floors featuring a gas fireplace, separate formal dining room, office, and plenty of natural light. The open kitchen features quartz countertops, slow close cabinetry, a seperate eat-in area, and stainless steel appliances. Vaulted ceilings are throughout the first floor giving the main floor a nice open feel including a ton of beautiful built-ins and upgraded trim. Main level laundry, half bath, and oversized 3 car garage, and with central house vacuum are featured right off the kitchen space. The upper floor features two full bathrooms and 4 bedrooms. The lower level features another HUGE open living space perfect for your movie nights and family gatherings, wet bar for your cocktails, with 3 additional egress windows if you wanted to add additional bedrooms. You'll also find a full bathroom in the basement with a separate unfinished space perfect for your storage needs. A kid friendly neighborhood with tons of activities in the summer including food trucks/events by the pond and within walking distance to both Grove Elementary and Normal Community High School. All within minutes of the Bloomington airport, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and only a half mile from Normal Community High School! Schedule your showing today! View More

Looking for a beautiful home that checks off all your family's boxes? Look no further than this stunning 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home featuring a 3 car garage! This one is priced to move! Sitting on 1/3 acre lot with Lake views right across the street. Great for privacy with all the in-town living feels and no backyard neighbors. This first floor of this home features an oversized Master En Suite with Jack N Jill sinks, jacuzzi tub, stand alone shower, and walk in closet! You'll find an open living space with gorgeous hardwood floors featuring a gas fireplace, separate formal dining room, office, and plenty of natural light. The open kitchen features quartz countertops, slow close cabinetry, a seperate eat-in area, and stainless steel appliances. Vaulted ceilings are throughout the first floor giving the main floor a nice open feel including a ton of beautiful built-ins and upgraded trim. Main level laundry, half bath, and oversized 3 car garage, and with central house vacuum are featured right off the kitchen space. The upper floor features two full bathrooms and 4 bedrooms. The lower level features another HUGE open living space perfect for your movie nights and family gatherings, wet bar for your cocktails, with 3 additional egress windows if you wanted to add additional bedrooms. You'll also find a full bathroom in the basement with a separate unfinished space perfect for your storage needs. A kid friendly neighborhood with tons of activities in the summer including food trucks/events by the pond and within walking distance to both Grove Elementary and Normal Community High School. All within minutes of the Bloomington airport, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and only a half mile from Normal Community High School! Schedule your showing today!

Introducing this 5-bedroom traditional two-story with over 4,000 square feet in coveted Brookridge! Exterior touches on this raised lot include a covered front porch, two-car attached garage, screened and covered back patio overlooking spacious, private fenced backyard with mature trees and room to breathe. An exterior coat of cool gray and fresh white offsets the striking red front door just completed in Fall 2021. New garage doors installed 2021. Interior touches feature a formal dining room, half bath, sizable front family room with bay window overlooking beautiful Pendleton Way. Spacious eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar opens to the back family room anchored by a whitewashed brick fireplace and gorgeous built-ins to add coziness and style. Solid wood panel doors and trim in beautiful condition throughout the home. FIVE spacious bedrooms plus THREE full bathrooms all on the second level (!) offer plenty of room to work, play or stay! Second bedroom offers private on-suite bath with walk-in shower. Master Suite boasts walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling, sizable bath on-suite and privacy from the rest of the home. Whole house fan on the second level offers additional comfort and air circulation. Convenient laundry closet is located off the guest bathroom (washer/dryer stays) and tons of storage throughout. Finished basement with plenty of square footage offers potential to add a 6th bedroom and plenty of finished space for movie watching, fitness, office or hobbies... and yes, more storage! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to invest in a terrific home in one of Bloomington's most coveted neighborhoods. Welcome home to Brookridge! View More

Introducing this 5-bedroom traditional two-story with over 4,000 square feet in coveted Brookridge! Exterior touches on this raised lot include a covered front porch, two-car attached garage, screened and covered back patio overlooking spacious, private fenced backyard with mature trees and room to breathe. An exterior coat of cool gray and fresh white offsets the striking red front door just completed in Fall 2021. New garage doors installed 2021. Interior touches feature a formal dining room, half bath, sizable front family room with bay window overlooking beautiful Pendleton Way. Spacious eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar opens to the back family room anchored by a whitewashed brick fireplace and gorgeous built-ins to add coziness and style. Solid wood panel doors and trim in beautiful condition throughout the home. FIVE spacious bedrooms plus THREE full bathrooms all on the second level (!) offer plenty of room to work, play or stay! Second bedroom offers private on-suite bath with walk-in shower. Master Suite boasts walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling, sizable bath on-suite and privacy from the rest of the home. Whole house fan on the second level offers additional comfort and air circulation. Convenient laundry closet is located off the guest bathroom (washer/dryer stays) and tons of storage throughout. Finished basement with plenty of square footage offers potential to add a 6th bedroom and plenty of finished space for movie watching, fitness, office or hobbies... and yes, more storage! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to invest in a terrific home in one of Bloomington's most coveted neighborhoods. Welcome home to Brookridge!

Sitting on over an acre, this classic farmhouse with modern accents just minutes from Moraine View State Park in the desired Tri-Valley school district is sure to impress! The new siding currently being installed is just the latest in a number of updates to this rural gem. Take in all the fresh country air on the wraparound front porch before heading inside to discover charming character and beautiful original details throughout. In the front living room, you'll appreciate the gorgeous hardwood flooring, coffered ceiling, and large window letting all the light stream in. The hardwoods continue through the large cased opening into the spacious family room, complete with bay window and updated lighting. Find great entertaining space in the breakfast nook which could also be used as main floor bedroom or head into the expansive kitchen/dining room to find a large island with seating and rustic brick accent, updated light fixtures, beautiful backsplash, granite countertops, and stainless appliances. A convenient drop-zone with storage, laundry room, and full bathroom complete the main level. Your private retreat awaits upstairs where you'll discover the primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet and updated full bath. Three additional bedrooms with great storage space, including one with a built-in loft bed, share the third full bathroom. Keep all your tools and toys organized out in the 24x50 barn or play in the large, fenced backyard. Many updates in the last several years including electrical, plumbing, flooring, HVAC, water heater, cabinets, windows, doors, metal roof, gutters, and more! Check out this remarkable find today! View More

Sitting on over an acre, this classic farmhouse with modern accents just minutes from Moraine View State Park in the desired Tri-Valley school district is sure to impress! The new siding currently being installed is just the latest in a number of updates to this rural gem. Take in all the fresh country air on the wraparound front porch before heading inside to discover charming character and beautiful original details throughout. In the front living room, you'll appreciate the gorgeous hardwood flooring, coffered ceiling, and large window letting all the light stream in. The hardwoods continue through the large cased opening into the spacious family room, complete with bay window and updated lighting. Find great entertaining space in the breakfast nook which could also be used as main floor bedroom or head into the expansive kitchen/dining room to find a large island with seating and rustic brick accent, updated light fixtures, beautiful backsplash, granite countertops, and stainless appliances. A convenient drop-zone with storage, laundry room, and full bathroom complete the main level. Your private retreat awaits upstairs where you'll discover the primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet and updated full bath. Three additional bedrooms with great storage space, including one with a built-in loft bed, share the third full bathroom. Keep all your tools and toys organized out in the 24x50 barn or play in the large, fenced backyard. Many updates in the last several years including electrical, plumbing, flooring, HVAC, water heater, cabinets, windows, doors, metal roof, gutters, and more! Check out this remarkable find today!

6 bedroom, one-owner ranch in beautiful Waterford Estates. Open floor plan w/ sizable full baths and 2 car garage w/ concrete ramp. 4ft wide hallways and 36in doors throughout! Very spacious common areas, kitchen with plenty of cabinetry/desk area, living room and dining room. Completely ADA compliant: 3 access exists throughout the home, grab bars throughout, model SK-5208 fire alarm system, no interior steps, and accessible central living areas, bedrooms, closets and common areas. Enjoy spending time on your patio w/ pergola and fenced backyard. Make this your home today! View More

6 bedroom, one-owner ranch in beautiful Waterford Estates. Open floor plan w/ sizable full baths and 2 car garage w/ concrete ramp. 4ft wide hallways and 36in doors throughout! Very spacious common areas, kitchen with plenty of cabinetry/desk area, living room and dining room. Completely ADA compliant: 3 access exists throughout the home, grab bars throughout, model SK-5208 fire alarm system, no interior steps, and accessible central living areas, bedrooms, closets and common areas. Enjoy spending time on your patio w/ pergola and fenced backyard. Make this your home today!

This home is incredible!! Spacious, open, and bright with tons of updates. Summer is here and you won't want to miss the amazing in-gound pool with new pump, fiber optics light & heater, a slide, and outdoor patio area with built in concrete tables. This 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath homes has everything you have been waiting for! The main floor has a formal living room, dining room, large family room with gas fireplace, huge eat-in kitchen, an office, laundry area, and a 1/2 bath. Harwood floors on most of the main floor. Tons of beautiful cabinets in the kitchen and butler's pantry! Upstairs, are 5 large bedrooms and 3 full baths, including the owners' suite. The basement is finished with a family room, bonus room, and the 4th full bath. OVER 4800 finished sq ft. This home has so many updates and more storage than you can imagine!! View More

This home is incredible!! Spacious, open, and bright with tons of updates. Summer is here and you won't want to miss the amazing in-gound pool with new pump, fiber optics light & heater, a slide, and outdoor patio area with built in concrete tables. This 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath homes has everything you have been waiting for! The main floor has a formal living room, dining room, large family room with gas fireplace, huge eat-in kitchen, an office, laundry area, and a 1/2 bath. Harwood floors on most of the main floor. Tons of beautiful cabinets in the kitchen and butler's pantry! Upstairs, are 5 large bedrooms and 3 full baths, including the owners' suite. The basement is finished with a family room, bonus room, and the 4th full bath. OVER 4800 finished sq ft. This home has so many updates and more storage than you can imagine!!

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