305 Merry Oaks Dr.

SETTLED ON A .65 ACRE CORNER LOT IN THE DESIRABLE HERON CREEK COUNTRY ESTATES, YOU WILL FIND THIS EXTREMELY WELL-BUILT, CUSTOM RANCH HOME WITH QUALITY THROUGHOUT! Surrounded by professional landscaping, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is situated nicely to enjoy the pond view from the living room, master bedroom suite, screened room, deck, or stamped concrete patio. Take a walk on the lovely walking path throughout this area, with views of the ponds, trees and wildflowers. The exterior of this home is created of stone and brick and the 5' wide stamped concrete pathway will lead you to the grand entrance with a covered front porch and cathedral ceiling. Once inside this 4,110 sq. ft. home, you will be welcomed by a two-room foyer with volume tray ceiling open to the combined living/dining area enhanced with a cathedral ceiling, skylights, gorgeous hickory hardwood floors, and a grand floor-to-ceiling gas log fireplace with abundant windows on each side. The open concept kitchen is complete with all stainless steel appliances, including two dishwashers, an island with breakfast bar, abundant cabinetry and counter space, as well as quartz countertops and porcelain tile flooring. There is plenty of room for your kitchen table and chairs as well! Enter the spacious private master suite with its own double-sided gas log fireplace to be enjoyed from the resting area as well as the sitting area. Atrium doors to the deck, massive walk-in-closet, and a hotel-like master bathroom with porcelain tile, double sinks and quartz vanity top, separate water closet, spacious walk-in shower, and whirlpool tub complete this suite! There are two additional, spacious bedrooms (one with a Murphy bed, nicely designed) with large walk-in-closets, and each has its own private bathroom. Some rooms have been freshly painted and all bedrooms have new carpet (May of 2020). Adding to the beauty throughout this home...solid wood doors as well as pocket doors, beautiful woodwork, and abundant lighting and windows with built-in blinds, each one complete with a transom window. Main level laundry, including washer, dryer and utility sink, and a separate half bath with pedestal sink. Both of these rooms are centrally located. So many closets with tons of storage, a 3.5 car garage, and a thoughtfully designed elevator to the full basement with insulated exterior walls and a crawl space under the screened room. Exquisite outdoor space from the screened room, to the deck, to the patio, the perfect place to start your day taking in the view of the pond or end the day enjoying an evening by the fire. The basement offers another 4,110 sq. ft. to finish as you wish or another good place to have tons of storage! This home, with a flowing floor plan, has so much to offer and everything about this home is well done and spacious! Tastefully designed and truly handicap accessible in so many ways! Close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and more! Approximately 65 miles west of Chicago and within about a 10-15 minute drive to I-88 and I-90 access. PER THE ASSESSOR, THE ASSESSED VALUE HAS BEEN LOWERED AND WILL REFLECT AN APPROXIMATE $8,000 REDUCTION IN REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR 2020.