11 Pond Ct Galena, IL 61036

Simply stunning...Perched within the trees sits this spacious custom contemporary built by Village Homes combining a dramatic use of wood, river stone, and glass to create an absolutely breathtaking home in a picturesque wooded setting with long seasonal vistas. Inviting foyer with stone floor entryway opens to two story great room with impressive wall of windows (many with power shades), floor to ceiling stone surround wood burning fireplace, and built-in entertainment cabinet. Living area leads to well-designed kitchen with upgraded cabinets, upgraded appliances, and eat-at island with prep sink, and flows naturally to large dining area has convenient walk-out access to aggregate patio that spans nearly the length of the house. Beyond the dining area is a spectacular sun room that offers radiant in-floor heat, an additional separate heat and cooling heat pump, vaulted ceilings and it's own wall of windows looking into the treed hillside. Main level master bedroom is light and bright with lots of windows and upper transoms, and offers direct access to luxurious master bath with double vanity, jetted tub, glass surround steam shower, water closet, and vaulted ceiling with skylite. Upper level houses lofted overlook of main floor great room and beamed accents above, nicely appointed guest bathroom, two spacious guest bedrooms both with vaulted ceilings and one with additional storage and a large alcove. Third upper level bedroom above garage (no closet) has alcove area perfect for desk space, more vaulted ceilings, and shared access to full bath. Finished lower level houses family room area is wired for sound and features a second wood burning fireplace place with elegant surround. Family room opens to game area with pool table and card room, gorgeous full bath with furniture style double vanity and tile surround tub/shower combo with multiple fixtures and body sprays, and offers walk-out access to stone side patio with views to the front. Additional features include two car plus attached garage with shop or storage area, main level laundry, and clever storage areas built-in to various locations around the house. Property Owners' Club with indoor and outdoor pools is just around the corner, and Lake Galena is a very short drive. Meticulously kept grounds with greenspace to rear and on one side, end of cul-de-sac location, and positioned directly across the cul-de-sac from the driveway entrance is greenspace that houses the pond that gives Pond Ct. it's name. A remarkable property in a remarkable Galena Territory setting. Truly a must see! *Lower level square footage is approximation