1114 S Fleming Rd.

WOW...Are you ready to fall in love? Spectacular home that mixes Bull Valley history with updated modern conveniences. This show stopper is as warm and inviting as it is unique, filled with significant architectural features. The NEW brick paved driveway leads you to this masterpiece, lovingly updated from top to bottom. The original part of the home "The Rider House" was built in 1838, now restored and used as a family room with office/den on the second level. An additional 4500 sq. feet was constructed around the original in 1989, with 830 square feet for the 3 car garage. Above grade you will find 4795 square feet of living space with the basement offering an additional 1540 square feet. The Custom front door; from Navy Pier/Chicago; greets you as you enter the foyer with Limestone rock walls, Saltillo terracotta tile floors that were handmade in Mexico and NEW skylights. The expansive, UPDATED kitchen was completely remodeled with NEW white cabinetry, a large island in contrasting color, appliances, farmhouse sink, tile backsplash, Corian counters and reverse osmosis unit. Antique sideboard is a beautiful accent to the eating area complete with original chandelier. Centrally located GREAT ROOM boasting 32' ceiling was originally designed to resemble a theater. Wood burning STONE fireplace has recently been relined and is beyond STUNNING! Behind the reclaimed wood walls and NEW barn doors, you will find a large storage area. Double doors lead you to the Front porch. The corner of the great room features a turret: walk through the custom iron gate and brick arches to the BAR that utilized bricks and iron grates and from New Orleans. VERY COOL! Relax by the lovely 2nd fireplace in the four-season room that has NEW windows & skylights. This room overlooks the back and side yard and the NEW brick paved patio, perfect for all your outdoor entertaining. On the south side of the home there are two recently rebuilt stone retaining walls. Heading upstairs, the TWO master suites both feature NEW amazing bathrooms that feel like you just entered the SPA! There are two additional bedrooms are on this level. The 5th bedroom is located on the third floor, the perfect quiet retreat with living/study area and bedroom in the loft. Private half bathroom a few steps away! Full basement is freshly painted with a stately 3rd fireplace as the focal point. NEW IN THE PAST 4 YEARS: NEW Roofs on log cabin and main home, 8 NEW skylights, NEW air handler with backup electric heat element, NEW boiler, Replaced all boiler/furnace-related copper plumbing. NEW Aprilaire humidifier, Two NEW 3 stage A/C, Numerous NEW windows. Yard regraded with NEW Underground drainage system, NEW Nest protected system smart thermostats and smoke/CO2 detectors. Exterior Painted (2021). NEW kitchen, two NEW Master Bathrooms, Professionally installed Ice Damn Prevention System. This home is simply amazing! This is a 10++