$499,900

***Multiple Offers are in, and Highest & Best is Called for by Monday, 4/25/22, at 9a.*** Gorgeous, breathtaking 1-acre + property in the countryside backing up to open farmland! Owner spent over $150,000 on exterior improvements alone, including IN-GROUND POOL! Professionally landscaped yard sitting on an acre lot surrounded by mature spruces. Open foyer, sparkling hardwood floors and oak stairs. Mostly NEW windows throughout pour in natural light! Make your way to the gorgeously updated kitchen with crown molding and all stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, solid surface corian tops, and eat-in area. Take in the view from the 8ft single picture window overlooking your backyard retreat and views! Cozy up next the brick fireplace with custom mantle in the generously sized sunk-in family room, with sliding door to screened porch with canned lighting. (There's hardwood under the carpet in the family) Upstairs you'll find the owner's suite also has hardwood under the carpet, with walk in closet that used to be a bedroom but was converted for additional closet space! Owner's bath has updated double vanity and updated walk-in shower! Two other bedrooms share an additional full bath that has been updated. High ceilings on some of 2nd floor, very unique! The finished basement is perfect for guests with a small kitchen area, new carpet, wet bar and refrigerator, and an additional bedroom or office space. Around the corner in the basement is every carpenter's dream with large workshop and custom built work benches, slop sink, and cabinets! Insulated, heated three car garage with epoxy flooring and stand up loft (20x12x8'H) with shelving, great for storage! But back to the backyard escape... it will take your breath away! In-ground heated salt water pool is made for making memories with family and friends! It has an automatically safety cover ($15k), fence, with newer pump, cleaner, and heater in 2018. Pool salt cell generator was installed in 2021. You'll enjoy sitting on the surrounding main level trex deck, or cozying up by the outdoor fire pit. Perfect for those summer nights coming up soon! Outside shed built on concrete slab with electricity. Owners have taken great care of the home with new upgraded water heater in 2021, upgraded A/C in 2017, and mostly newer windows. Newer Furnace. Roof and gutters were installed in 2005 with 60 year rating. Home is incredibly maintained. Part of Woodstock school District 200, close to all Woodstock and Crystal Lake have to offer, with the serenity of country living.