Why Live in Country Club
Country Club is a small residential neighborhood on the east side of Decatur, adjacent to the Country Club of Decatur and Lake Decatur. The area features lakeside homes with private boat docks and inland ranch-style houses, with properties varying in size and proximity to the water. The neighborhood's landscape includes dense pockets of trees and homes set back on lawns, with limited pedestrian infrastructure. Residents have access to Lake Decatur for boating and jet skiing, and public access is available at Fishing Spot Boat Launch. The Country Club of Decatur offers amenities such as an 18-hole golf course, an Olympic-sized pool, and tennis and pickleball courts. Dining options nearby include Everyone's East End Grill at Decatur Airport, known for its locally sourced steaks, and all-American eateries like New Moon Cafe and Whit's End Inc., located 2 miles away on the west side of the lake. Retail needs are met at Illinois State Route 121, 2 miles south, featuring stores like Walmart, Kroger, and Aldi. Downtown Decatur is 5 miles away, and Forsythe, home to a major mall, is less than 10 miles north. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with minimal noise from the nearby Decatur Airport, which offers flights connecting to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Local transportation primarily relies on cars, with Illinois State Route 105 providing direct routes to Downtown Decatur and Forsythe.