CONTEMPORARY LAKEFRONT HOME ON 1.40 +/- AC

The Rector house is a one-of-a-kind lakefront residence in Southern Illinois. Designed by architects Knapp, Given & Condict, built by Dale Peters in 1980, the Rector family spared no expense in the design, using only the highest quality construction and materials in this Contemporary residence. As you pull into the circular drive, the wide cedar eaves and flagstone walk welcome you into the double-door entryway, and entry hall which spans the length of the house. From there you can see the custom sourced Pinecrest decorative grilles that lead you into the large vaulted great room, complete with exposed beams and light grid. And as you step down into the great room, the views that this home has to offer become plainly evident with the large windows overlooking the lake. The brick hearth fireplace is flanked by custom built-in cabinets and a central audio system provides built-in speakers throughout the home. The great room is open to the dining area which is open to the spacious kitchen. From there, you can walk out onto the large 19' x 28' screen porch and also onto the open deck. The screen porch is equipped with ceiling fans, and gas supply for a barbecue grill. The kitchen is complete with solid oak cabinetry, new stainless steel refrigerator, oven, ceramic cooktop, wet bar with ice maker, and a breakfast bar. Also included is a writing desk which looks out onto the lake from the well placed window box/window seat. The home includes three spacious bedrooms on the main level. Bedroom #1 on the original plans faces the lake and opens out onto the upper deck, and features a large closet and ensuite bathroom with double vanity. Bedroom #2 on the original plans is a large room with large closet and pocket doors that allow it to be separated from the powder room/bathroom that is attached. This bedroom walks out onto a brick porch with stairs leading to the lower porch and lakefront. The spacious owner's suite is at the front of the house and features a large walk-in wardrobe/dressing closet as well as a double vanity bathroom space and offers large windows for natural light. Just off the kitchen and entry hall, convenient to the owner's suite and great room is the laundry/sewing room with an abundance of cabinets for storage and its own sink. This space can be closed off with pocket doors at each end. The mostly finished basement is extra tall, has a bedroom and a bathroom, brick hearth fireplace, and wet bar for entertaining in the large open space with large windows looking out onto the lake. There is an additional basement level workshop accessed from the lower deck on the back of the house, which enables equipment storage. The attached 2+ car garage has newer insulated doors and openers and features extra space for equipment and storage. The lakeside dock provides access to dock your waverunner or small fishing boat on the 22-acre stocked lake. The well designed Rector house is one of the most iconic properties in White County with over 5,200 square feet of finished and unfinished space conveniently located on a 1.40-acre lakefront lot in Colony West just a few miles west of Carmi. Perhaps the greatest features of the house are those that focus on the natural light and the views. This property offers impressive views of morning sunrise and evening sunsets that will surely be a highlight for a new owner as well. Plan to arrange your private showing today and explore the possibilities of this uniquely remarkable property.