1311 Woodberry Dr

The last four years have brought the house to rival new homes in features and function while having amenities that cannot be found with new construction... maturing landscaping on over half acre lot providing outdoor enjoyment while not being surrounded by the noise and mess of "new construction". Call Kelly at 217-841-9658 to tour. This beautiful home in The Reserves part of Thornewood subdivision has become a custom and highly upgraded home since it's original construction. Recent improvements and updates enable ease of busy lives and changes in lifestyles. You can enjoy quiet respite, an outdoor movie and fire, or easily host neighborhood gatherings in this very friendly neighborhood. BUYER BROKERS WELCOME. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The second floor large master on the second floor enjoys a southern and western view, very large walk in closet and large bathroom with shower, jetted garden tub and double vanity. Another bedroom suite has a northern, front view, cathedral ceiling, walk in closet and its own full bath. Two similarly sized bedrooms share another full bath. One has a custom loft, full size mattress, which can be removed and a full room length closet. The other has the best view of the expanse of landscaping provided by the rear yards of Thornewood's largest lots. The living, dining, kitchen combination runs the entire length of the rear of the home. It is anchored by a hearth to ceiling stone surround of the wood burning fireplace. With its custom concrete mantel and hearth, it is true focal point of the family room area. The family room enjoys surround sound and hidden TV and sound components controlled by a small infrared sensor in the wall. The room has a four window bay to project the room into the lush backyard. The large kitchen anchors the opposite end with dark cherry cabinets and granite countertops. Bar seating helps those meals on the run. A breakfast or dining area rests between the family room and kitchen and extends through sliding doors to the outdoor open air room. It is much more than a covered porch. This home is made to enjoy the outdoors with lush, low maintenance landscaping and expansive park-like view due to its location backing to the rear yard of the largest lot in Thornewood. A large stone slab gas fire pit with custom arbor is not only beautiful as it rests but electricity is available, dark sky compliant lighting, and the arbor built to accommodate a pull down movie screen for movie nights. A thoughtfully designed open air room extends into the back yard and is framed for screen or window installation. A gas line connection can accommodate and outdoor kitchen or fireplace and the recessed lighting is on a dimmer to be pleasant well into the night for gathering. A patio extends off the porch for star-gazing and walkway connects it to the workshop in the rear corner of the property. A single car garage door, service door and 100 AMP service make for flexible storage or workshop uses. The home has a two HVAC system for efficiencies in the summer and winter months and the 9 foot ceilings are throughout - even in the basement. In 2016 a new sewage ejector pump and new water heater were installed to put these required functions of any home far from thought. Today's busy lifestyles are helped with a "drop zone" or mudroom.. As seen in new homes, a drop zone was custom designed and built for ease of access, a variety of storage options while being uniquely styled. A den and dining room flank the two story foyer where a split staircase provides two routes between the first and second floors - one being nicely "private". BUYER BROKERS WELCOME.