5 Bedroom Home For Sale in Crete, IL

2814 E. Spruce Drive Crete, IL 60417

Come home to this beautiful split-level, situated on a large one-acre corner lot in Crete! The recently painted brick and cedar exterior is defined by verdant landscaping, attracting you to the newer fiberglass front door with leaded glass that accesses the interior. Before you step inside, though, take note of all the spectacular exterior features! The extended driveway offers space for eight to ten cars, and it leads to an attached finished garage. In addition to the attached garage, there is a sizeable storage shed and a 20-by-40-foot pole barn with 100-amp electricity. Amenities include a water softener with a U.V. bacteria killer, a reverse osmosis system and an emergency generator. Plus, both the garage and the house run on natural gas. Enjoy wonderful views of the shimmering three-acre pond from the wooden deck and the concrete patio that overlook the backyard. Make your way inside and you will be greeted by faux-wood flooring and neutral decor in the foyer. The neutral paint palette continues throughout the interior, permitting creativity for all your decorating ideas. There is also a closet in the foyer, the perfect place to store coats when guests come to visit. Located on the upper level, the living room is open and spacious with a lighted ceiling fan and plenty of natural light. Carpeting adds comfort under your feet, and the expansive multimedia wall unit will stay for the new owner. Boasting carpeting and fresh paint, the L-shaped dining room opens to the backyard through new sliding glass doors. Serve gourmet meals in this inviting space that can be prepared with ease on the laminate countertops in the kitchen. Equipped with a pantry closet and an assortment of wood cabinets, the kitchen also comes with a host of appliances. ALERT!! In 2013 two bathrooms were updated. Living,Dining,and Kitchen have all wood floors. Kitchen has cherry cabinets with granite countertops. All new in 2013!With a wood-burning fireplace and a fabulous wet bar, the lower-level family room is absolutely ideal for entertaining! There is seating space for four people at the wet bar, which also features a stainless steel sink, a refrigerator and a gas range. Wainscoting accents the neutral-hued walls in the family room for decorative flair. Relax in your master suite! Carpeting covers the floor in the master bedroom, while a lighted ceiling fan with a remote control keeps the air circulating. A private entrance takes you to the equally relaxing master bath with ceramic tile flooring, a single vanity and a stand-alone shower. There are two more bedrooms upstairs, both with cozy carpeting, large closets and ceiling fans with convenient remotes. The full bath near the upper-level guest rooms is bedecked in ceramic tile on the floor and surrounding the soothing shower/tub combination. Situated on the lower level near two more bedrooms with carpeting and closets, the third full bath reveals ceramic tile flooring and a stand-alone shower. The amenities do not end there, as this efficient property also includes a three-year-new furnace. You will love living in this quiet community with very little traffic! There is a golf course directly across the street, and all other conveniences are close by. Approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago for easy access to world-class shopping and dining, Crete has maintained its small-town charm as it has flourished with top-rated schools, beautiful parks and lush nature preserves. Plenty of local shopping centers will satisfy all your shopping needs, and diverse restaurants offer everything from fast food to fine dining. Residents can choose from a variety of programs and activities at the park district. Come see for yourself!