3401 Western Ave Mattoon, IL 61938

Come to see the transformation! This lovely historic home has been cleared, repaired, cleaned, painted, polished and spruced and now boasts a new look inside and outside. Even the roof and guttering have been totally replaced. If you need space and love Western Avenue and the feel of an older home, this is the one for you. Gracious entry features an open staircase and glassed doors to fireplaced living room. Charming sun room opens off one end of the living area; eat-in kitchen includes all appliances and is adjacent to large dining room that is perfect for entertaining. Back entry has a small porch that leads to utility room and a half bath. Landing on second floor is large enough for a sitting area and has built in drawers for storage. Upstairs rooms can provide bedroom or office space; master bedroom boasts a fireplace and has an office/closet/sitting area adjoining it. Steps to floored attic make easy access to storage or future expansion. A fish pond is just one asset of the enormous yard with mature trees. Notes: Courthouse lists year built as 1858 but historical information indicates 1881. Fireplaces have not been used for awhile but were functional when last used. Assessment has been successfully appealed and taxes are expected to be lower for 2015. NOTE: Sellers offer a $2000 selling bonus to the agent who brings an acceptable offer by September 17, 2016