$795,000
$817,000Tucked away on 5.84 scenic acres, a peaceful & private paradise surrounded by nature & an abundance of beautiful mature trees (including oak, pine, apple & cherry)~This fantastic property features the grand 2-story Victorian farmhouse built in the 1900s in the shape resembling a cross~Once known as the Old Parsonage for the West Lisbon Church, this home was used by the congregation for services & weddings after the original church burned to the ground~This main house promotes 6 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 9' ceilings on the 1st floor & original hardwood flooring under most of the existing carpeting throughout the home~Traces of the old world charm still remain in the detailed wood trim, panel doors, ornate leaded glass windows & the 3-covered porches~The original front parlor is currently being used as a living room~The spacious dining room opens to the family room which features a beautifully detailed oak wood-burning fireplace~The kitchen opens to a large breakfast room w/refinished hardwood flooring, a wood-burning stove & a wall of windows for great natural light & scenic view~The main floor also offers a custom chairlift (removable) for use on the unique main staircase, a large walk-in pantry, a 2nd staircase off the kitchen & 1st floor laundry~Improvements to the main house include a high efficiency furnace, hot water heater, water softener w/charcoal filter, pressure tank, reverse osmosis system for kitchen sink, 2 newer toilets & a free-standing solar panel system (owned)~In addition to the main house, there is a separate detached building (previously used as the Little Country School) providing a full kitchen, a 1/2 bathroom, a main room (18x20) & a 2nd room (17x19) & separate radon system~This building could be used for a home based business, guest house or converted to the perfect in-law living arrangement~The property grounds also promotes a fenced park-like setting playground~A circular driveway w/guest parking leads to the fabulous 47'x31' heated carriage house (built in 2012) featuring a fully furnished loft-style apartment (the loft includes a full kitchen w/appliances & gorgeous maple cabinetry, a large family room area, dining area, sleeping area, a very nice full bathroom & plenty of storage space~The heated carriage house w/4-door garage offers a workshop area, epoxy floor & can easily fit 4 vehicles~The rear overhead door is 14' to accommodate large equipment, RV or boat~The original grain building (corn crib) is currently used for storage~There is also a large metal shed for storage of equipment & wood~Located just a mile west of the highly rated Lisbon Elementary school & downtown Lisbon!
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13701 Joliet Road, Newark, IL 60541 — Kendall County
IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438
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