22 Acres in Grafton, IL - $597,000

Recreational Property Near Grafton With Large Custom Home And Outbuilding

This property is one that you absolutely must see to appreciate. See the "Virtual Tour of the Home" video below. The large custom home was designed and built with extreme care, attention to detail, and craftsmanship. The home sits over 1,000 feet from the public road on approximately 22 acres of excellent recreational land. The property was named shortly after being purchased by the current owners. El Reposo" which means (A Place of Rest) provides fishing, hunting, hiking and relaxing all at your fingertips. An additional 18 acres of tillable land are available for purchase to make this a 40-acre parcel. This would allow for landowner permits and add a great income from the row crop acres. The property sits only minutes from Grafton, a unique river town well known for its wine, food, amazing views and proximity to Pere Marquette State Park. The Grafton Harbor has a marina for boat storage and even offers boat rentals and dining river tours. This adds an entirely new level of entertainment value to this property, opening up options for a work retreat or client hosting property. The home was originally built in 1994, is 2.5 stories and approximately 5,300 sq.ft. The finished area is 4,100 +/- sq.ft. and contains 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The home was completely remodeled in 2000, and a large addition was added. The home sits adjacent to a rock armored 3+/- acre stocked pond. Surrounded by hardwood trees, this area is a nature's paradise. The basement is partially finished with a family and fitness room complete with a gas fireplace and patio access. The third bedroom and a full bath are also located on the lower level. The remainder of the lower level is currently being used as a storage and workshop area but could easily be finished to add additional living space. The basement's walkout double doors lead to a large patio with a hard piped propane grill, firepit, and amazing sunrises to be enjoyed. Heading to the main level you are immediately drawn to the formal living room and dining room. This room is approximately 36'x14' with impressive 23-foot-high vaulted ceilings. The gas fireplace is all brick with a solid cherry mantel. Large windows give a great view of the lake and ground to the east of the home. From this area, you can access the back porch, which offers the option of covered open seating or screened-in to be protected from the summer bugs. The formal area leads to the high-end kitchen and massive great room. This area was designed to handle any cooking and entertaining needs that could ever arise and boasts nearly 1,300 sq.ft. of space to keep all of your guests comfortable. Everything from the Viking commercial cooktop to the 4' suspended and lighted wagon wheel pot rack leaves you awe-struck. A lighting architect designed the lighting to ensure it fits the large room and the flow of the home. The second bedroom and another full bathroom are located on the east side of the main level. The second story is dedicated to the16'x16' master bedroom uniquely designed with a railing on one side to allow a view of the floor-to-ceiling 23' tall fireplace from the main level. The master bath has a Jacuzzi jet soaking tub, beautiful quartz countertops and undermount sinks. The washer and dryer are located off the master bath. A breezeway connects the 22'x24" garage that has base cabinets, electric door, and attic storage. There truly is too much to list about this home. Below are just a few of the high points. The land is made up of hardwoods trees, an east/west drainage and a secluded field on the east side of the property that would make a great food plot. The area is frequented by deer and turkeys and the topography of the property gives it seclusion from the road and adds easy access for hunting. A 30’x 40’ insulated shed sits to the south of the home. This is a great storage building and is ready to be converted to a mancave or processing area. Power and water are onsite at the barn

Property Features:

- Commercial grade floor joists

- James Hardie Board siding – 2010

- 40-year shingles – 2010

- Solid cedar covered porches front and back

- 3 zones heating and cooling systems with computer thermostats

- Andersen thermo glass vinyl-clad doors and windows

- 9-foot ceilings - impressive vaulted ceiling in great room

- Solid cherry cabinets in kitchen, all bathrooms, built-ins, and shelving – handmade from Arthur, IL.

- Norweco wastewater treatment system

- Water softening system

- Full 360 floodlights