Panoramic views are spectacular from every window in this 4000 sq. ft. completely remodeled 2 story, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home located in the beautiful rolling hills of Scales Mound, Illinois. This property has 20 acres and 2 spring fed stocked ponds. One pond has a dock and bridge to an island, the second pond has a picnic table and campsite. Both have great fishing. Wood fired pizza oven with its own deck and seating area is adjacent to the pond. The home has a 1000 sq. ft. wrap around cedar porch complete with outdoor kitchen and ceiling fans for all your entertaining with plenty of seating for a large group. The inside of the home is Craftsman style from the cherry, maple and hickory flooring throughout to the complete custom-made solid cherry cabinetry in the chef’s kitchen. All high-end appliances (SubZero refrigerator, separate SubZero freezer, American Range, Broan range hood, Bosch dishwasher) have matching cherry cabinet fronts including the walk-in pantry plus there is an eat in kitchen island with maple butcher block top and vegetable sink. The main level hosts the large formal dining room with a table that seats 12 comfortably and spacious sunken living room separated by cherry and maple columns from the dining area. Floor to ceiling windows surround the dining room with French doors to the porch and the sunken living room has a floor to ceiling fireplace with two French doors flanking both sides of the fireplace. The main level also has a mudroom entryway to the kitchen, spacious bedroom, full tiled bath and a welcoming foyer with a custom cherry and maple staircase to the second floor. The upper level boasts a 1300 sq. ft. truly great log room with high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, a monster fireplace and granite countered bar with a half bath. The Master Bedroom has an attached full bath and wall of closets. An additional bedroom is on the upper level. Great views out all windows on the upper level. The walk out lower level is an efficiency apartment complete with kitchen, full bath, and large paver patio. The lower level also boasts a craft room with cabinets and closet, laundry room, utility room and weight room. The utility room houses the high efficiency HVAC equipment, water softener and additional storage. On demand hot water heater is in the lower-level closet. This home was completely remodeled in 2009 including the roof and windows. There is an additional 40 x 80 metal building which had housed horses but is now used for implement storage. The spacious detached 2-1/2 car garage comfortably holds two full sized vehicles with storage and work bench. Attached to the garage is an “annex” room which is a storage space in between the garage and greenhouse. The greenhouse is heated with propane. Water spigots are available in the garage and annex room. Next to the greenhouse is a small “she shed” garden shed. 24 hours notice to show.