Your own Walden Pond with an indoor toilet!!Forty acres of unspoiled, wooded acres, bordered on two sides by the Shawnee National Forest. Hidden by half-mile driveway at the end of a dead-end road. Abundant wildlife. Seven-acre, clean, private lake with mature bass, blue gill, and catfish, and a nesting blue heron. A cleared path around the lake for moonlight walks. Two-story, 2600 square foot home, architect designed, custom built in the 1980s; open floor plan. Three bedrooms, two baths. All floors are hardwood, ceramic tile, or slate. South-facing solarium with embossed tin ceiling. Screened porch overlooking the lake. Sky lights. Ceiling fans. Antique stained glass window. Workshop. Home is energy efficient: new Puron heat pump (heat and air conditioning), wood burning stove, hi-tech whole house fan, passive solar. Well, septic system, water softener. Extensive perennial gardens. Small barn. Two-vehicle car port.$310,000. Price includes baby grand piano, aluminum row boat, refrigerator, gas stove, washer, dryer, and stereo system with speakers on both floors. Property is located in Southern Illinois, 11 miles west of Carbondale, 7 miles south of Murphysboro. This area is rich in natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Close to a major university. 90 miles to St. Louis. Near Southern Illinois Wine Trail. House cannot be seen from a public road. Appointment necessary for viewing. Call 618-684-2119 or lgannon@siu.edu

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This house isexceptionally nice. It is4 years old,verywell constructed, maintenance free andenergy efficient withgeo thermal heat and air.The housesits in the middle of12picturesque acres.The landis surrounded by Shawnee National Forest.It is one of the most beautiful placesI have seen in this area. The house is wooded on three sides and shares part of aprivately owned6 acre lake. The yard is rolling with beautiful contour. You have to see it, to appreciate howsenic it is. It is very private, peaceful and quiet. The address is Makanda but the property islocatedjust offGrassy Road between Devil's Kitchen and Grassy lakes in Giant City School Dist. Verygood roads and a short 10 minute drive to Carbondale.

House Amenities:

• Largekitchen withwalk-in pantry, gas stove, electric wall oven, island, 2 sinks with garbage disposals, D/W, Corian countertops, Maple and Cherrycabinets.
• Breakfast Nook with large windows that overlook the lake.
• Master Suite withwalk-in closet, large private bath
• Formal Dining Room
• Large Living Room with gas fireplace and unique tray ceiling
• 1/2 Bath/Laundry/MudRoom
• Office/Computer Room
• Large 3 Car Garagewith work area and heated storage room
• Geo Thermal Heat and Air System
• Back Deck overlooking lake and Covered Front Porch
• House and garage have tons of storage
• Also on property 42 X 56metal pole barnwith 12 x 56 Shed Roof andInsulated workroom
• Room for horses
• Very reasonable taxes
• 10 Miles to Carbondale, 15 Miles to Marion

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Beautiful home for sale located on a corner lot in Oak Creek Subdivision. 4 bedrooms (or 3 and an office), an open floor plan, 2 full baths, bonus room off the kitchen with doors that open to patio and spacious backyard. This neighborhood is family-friendly. Nice covered front porch. Over 1800 square feet for relaxing and entertaining. There are 2 closets in the master bedroom and the garage is extra large with great storage potential. The second and third bedrooms are large and have big closets for storage. The house is just 3 blocks from the high school. Located in Carterville, IL, which boasts an excellent school system. The house is just off Route 13, just minutes between Marion and Carbondale.

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This attractive and managable home has been completely renovated like new upon the solid infrastructure of the original home. All construction was completed with the goal of having an attractive, maintenance free home with low energy expense and an overall low annual maintenance cost. The home is located in an attractive, friendly neighborhood situated within the Carterville School District and only minutes away from John Logan College and Southern Illinois University. The home features an all new kitchen including maple cabinets and all new appliances. An all new bath and attractive flooring provides for an attractive interior. New Dutch Lap vinyl siding, new roofing and a large deck are some of the exterior features. Heating and cooling is provided by a new heat pump and the electrical service has been upgraded to 200 amp service. All new windows, ceiling fans and electrical fixtures make this home truly outstanding.

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Located just 5 minutes from town, you will find it all in this 3900 sq ft home. The main floor is 2100 sq ft with hardwood and carpet floors. The living room features a gas fireplace with built in entertainment center, bay window and wood vaulted ceiling. A lovely dining room with 2 sky lights and hinged patio doors that open to a large covered deck. The master bedroom has a walk in closet, patio doors that open to a small deck and after a hard day, relax in a corner garden tub in the master bath. 2 additional bedrooms, a den, utility room and 1 and 1/2 baths finish your upstairs. There is room for another family (or mother-in-law) downstairs with a 1800 sq ft walk out basement. Features include another full kitchen, full bath, weight room with tanning bed, bedroom and an added bonus pool table. Also includes a 3 car attached garage, plus a 3 car detached garage with workshop. This home could provide extra income - you could rent 1/2 the house and live in other - or operate a business from either the garage or basement. If that's not enough - There is a 24 x 60 double wide rental that goes with the home - You must see this one.

This house is located just outside of Herrin City Limits and is in Herrin School District

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This beautiful 2 story home has wrap around porches on the front and the back. There are mature white pine trees lining the border of the 1.89 acres along with Crape Myrtle trees and bushes that add lots of color in the early Spring and into Fall. Around back, there is a large 18' x 24' x 42' inground L shaped pool with black iron fencing. Also, there is a second 16' x 20' garage with a loft for a car or just extra storage. The back yard has plenty of room for pets to run or children to play. The inside boasts 9' decorative ceilings downstairs and 3' x 6' windows which lets an abundance of light in. There is not a dark room in the house. The livingroom/dining room has 3/4" Brazillian Cherry hardwood while the foyer, eat in and kitchen has Travertine Stone.The Kitchen countertops are granite with a porceline backsplash. In addition, the appliances are stainless steel with and oversized range/oven. The sunroom has a 10' ceiling and ceramic tile and is ready for a hot tub or just to be enjoyed overlooking the beautiful pool and backyard. The Master bedroom has a 12' vauted ceiling and walkin closet along with its own fireplace. Just through the french doors is a 9' x 12' sundeck that overlooks the back of the property. The master bathroom has a large Clawfoot Slipper tub for soaking and relaxing and a large shower. It also has a double cherry vanity with a cultured marble top. All of this sits on a beautiful cul-de-sac subdivision that is just seconds from town. Finallly, there is also an underground electric dog fence thatbordersthe perimiter of the propertyso that your pet can enjoy the freedom of all of the property and not caged up.

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Kitchen / Dining - 20'x19. Hickory cabinets, island, bay window looks onto woods, recessed lightingLiving Room - 18' x 24'. Fireplace, many windows, cathedral ceiling and fan,Master Bedroom - 14' x 20'. Bay window, walk-in closet, bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and separate shower, ceiling fanBedroom 2 - 14' x 12'. 1st floorBedroom 3 - 11' x 12'. 1st floorBedroom 4 - 22' x 13'. 2nd floor. Huge walk-in closet.Bedroom 5 - 22' x 19'. 2nd floor. Huge walk-in closet. Office - 12' x 16'. 1st floorLaundry Room - 12' x 8'. 1st floor2 car attached garageAlso on property: Cottage - 960 sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bathDetached 2 car garage with bathroom... (Read More)

The 1400 ft. tree-lined driveway takes you back to this all brick ranch-style home. The house has 2840 sq. ft. on the main floor plus a 2840 sq. ft. poured concrete walkout basement. Oak trim throughout the house with six-panel oak doors and beautiful oak cabinets in the kitchen that also has miles of counter space. The Marvin windows have low E glass and Argon gas and there is zoned electric heating/cooling (one heat pump two years old/ the second May 2010). Newer roofw/ridge vents. Aluminum soffits. All bedrooms offer walk-in closets, the two bathrooms each have double sinks, and there is a first-floor laundry room. Lots of areas for outdoor living with a front and back porch and large patio outside the walkout basement. The attached 2 1/2 car garage is loaded with cabinets. The 36'x 48' insulated barn has water and electricity and currently has two 12 x 12 stalls w/mats with room for 2 more and space for hay/straw/equipment storage.. There is a shade porch on one side of the barn. Approximately 30 acres is in woods.City water. **There is a possibility of annexing into the Unity Point/Carbondale School District.

If you seek a home where the view out every window is of meadows, woods and wildlife and the sounds you hear at night are crickets or a hoot owl yet is convenient to shopping and entertainment, then this may be the home for you.

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Well built home with lots of extras. Open floor plan perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. Formal Dining room, Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen and Breakfastnook downstairs and 4 Large Bed Rooms upstairs. One deck off the family room plus second deck off the master bedroom over looking a large above ground pool. Beautifully landscaped yard and large two care garage.... (Read More)

Newer home in nice neighborhood, located in Berkshire Estates off of Haney minutes from SIU. The home has an open floor plan. Kitchen has custom maple cabinets with breakfast nook and bay windows. Kitchen appliances included. Hardwood floors throughout kitchen, breakfast nook, dining room and entryway. Living room has skylights, large windows. and a vaulted ceiling. Lots of closet space throughout the home. Spacious master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling and a large master bath with jetted tub and custom cabinets. Roomy laundry room with built-in cabinets and utility sink. Home also has 10' foot ceilings and a central vacuum system. Fenced backyard with mature trees. Taxes: 3800.

Please leave an e-mail or voice mail with a name and contact number so we can set up a time for you to view the house. Buyers' agent welcome.

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