27 Shagbark Ln Newark, IL 60541

This gorgeous, custom built, one owner RANCH home has five bedrooms, four full baths, over 4,500 sq. ft. of living space, a 3+ car heated side load garage, and is located on beautiful, well landscaped 1+ acre wooded lot shaded by majestic oak and hickory trees! The dramatic 17' foyer with 12' ceiling is stunning and leads you past the fabulous formal dining room with detailed crown molding and into spacious open family room highlighted by a stacked stone fireplace with a custom designed walnut mantle, and large windows offering spectacular views of the private back yard. WOW! The beautifully updated kitchen has travertine marble flooring, granite counters, updated appliances including a 5 burner gas cooktop, built-in dual ovens, a vintage corner cupboard, knotty pine ceiling with recessed lighting, and space for your table or island with it's own unique lighting. Tucked between the kitchen and formal dining rooms is a first floor office with built-in's and an adjoining full bath with 5' x6' step-in shower. The bedroom wing features a spacious Master Bedroom with a luxurious spa like bath with skylight, granite topped vanity with a copper sink, a whirlpool tub, and a slate tile step-in shower with dual heads. Two additional bedrooms share the nearby hall bathroom and complete the first floor. The finished daylight basement doubles your living space and offers an ideal retreat or related living area with a 2nd family room with a 2nd brick fireplace, a large recreation room, a work-out room, a bonus room, and 1-2 additional bedrooms. One bedroom has direct access to the full bath with a large walk-in closet. The 2nd room has a walk-in closet and could be used as a craft or hobby room, or another office. Updates include the single garage door in 2021, a garage heater in 2020, re-staining the exterior cedar siding in 2021, a new roof in 2017 with new gutters and oversized downspouts. All the soffits and gutters are aluminum. The heated garage is accessed by a concrete driveway and it has pull down stairs to the attic. The home is not physically located in Newark, IL as that is just the mailing address of the property. The home is actually located within the Village limits of Millbrook, located on the banks of the Fox River, just 15 minutes from Yorkville! Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Millbrook South Forest Preserve or canoe or kayak the Fox River, a designated Illinois Water Trail, leading from nearby Silver Springs State Park to Shu Shu Gah Canoe launch in Millbrook exiting near the Millbrook North Forest Preserve. Other nearby attractions include the Millbrook Trail Rides, Winding Creek Nursery, Yogi Bear Campground, The Farnsworth House and The Sandwich Fair! The area is truly a hidden gem! Seller is including a 1 year Cinch Home Warranty.