711 S 1st St Effingham, IL 62401

COME STEP INSIDE this MUST SEE, one -of -a kind, architecturally designed home built in 1958. This unique home sits on a dead-end street in town on .63 acres - and it is a hidden treasure! This multi- level home is move in ready!! With 2613 ft.² finished above ground space and a finished lower level at 780 ft.², gives a total square footage of 3393 ft.². There are four spacious bedrooms -two of which are en-suites, a walk-in attic for additional storage, a large laundry/mud room - 12'x 17', 3 ½ baths, a beautiful Dining room, large kitchen upgraded in 2022, living room, library, family room and recreational area in the walkout lower level with another gas fireplace. We cannot forget the front of the house that boasts a new driveway with French drains, retaining walls, a 30’ x 5’ front porch and landscaping completed in 2022.
>>Enjoy the scenic views off a large deck directly off the dining area. You cannot miss the beautiful landscaping that graces this home. You are surrounded by trees, fragrant lilac bushes, hydrangeas, butterfly bushes and a well-established perennial shade garden. You may sit and enjoy the beauty of this shaded backyard on a 14 ½’ x 22‘ Trex deck on the upper level or a peaceful screened in porch off of the Lower Level. There are two sheds that stay with the property, including one that has a child's second story dream playhouse built on a concrete slab. The property line goes to the creek with an additional 20’ on west side of the creek.
>>The must-see kitchen that was upgraded in 2022 with Subway tile backsplash, natural lighting, floating shelves, and a special unique feature- a Rolling Island! What a great way of saving space with plenty of dual storage on each side of the island. All Stainless appliances stay, including a 2021 gas range with exhaust fans. The Cedar wood slab ceiling gives this kitchen even more character.
>>The Living room space includes built-in cabinets, bookshelves and a large 65-inch screen television with a professionally installed surround sound system, which will stay with the home over the gas fireplace. Enjoy plenty of space with the built-in cabinets with special lighting, new Pella windows with built in shades. Right off the living room is the library that also includes built-in cabinets, bookshelves and a display cabinet.
>> We cannot miss the bedrooms. There are four bedrooms -two of which are en-suites, all with Closet organizers. The Primary bedroom on the third level is a relaxing escape with a private sitting area in front of a picturesque window overlooking the beautiful backyard and creek. The bathroom boasts it’s own separate tub and shower and towel warmer. The front bath has over $34,000 of renovations which were completed in 2022, including geothermal flooring- even in the shower! (2022).
Call your favorite agent today for a tour of this amazing home!