You will fall in love with the rare views from this one of a kind custom built home in Grand Oaks Estates, one of downstate Illinois' finest rural residential living communities. Just outside of Lincoln's New Salem State Park near Petersburg, this beautiful 2-story home features a grand brick multi-story double-sided fireplace in the sunken living room, an enormous secluded master suite with adjoining private spa-like master bathroom boasting a jacuzzi jet tub with separate tiled shower. Up the beautiful wood stairway, you find the additional privately placed 2 bedrooms, another full bathroom, as well as the spacious loft/office area overlooking both the river valley and the quiet timber, with its own fireplace too... Sitting on nearly 2 acres, the front porch is open to the endless view, while the rear screened porch and large grill deck is nestled in the timber trees. Walkout basement is begging to be finished for a theater or pub room, with a bathroom already available. Wood floors throughout, 2 car garage, city water, natural gas, aeration septic. This place is a rare retreat... Outside, this picturesque setting provides a commanding view of the Sangamon River Valley that is rare to Central Illinois from a rather high bluff type lot. The house is a one of a kind, custom built Vermont country style, with quality throughout. It offers a stay-cation experience, year around, with park like timber, large oak trees, beautiful lawn, outdoor fire spot, and many different indoor / outdoor experiences. Large lot rural subdivision close to local services. These combined details are really hard to find... Reasonable offers will be considered. Check listing often for additional photos and FAQ's...