3 Bedroom Home For Sale in McHenry, IL

1807 Bull Ridge Drive Mchenry, IL 60050

Set on 2.3 sprawling acres in McHenry, this gorgeous custom home has been well-designed to capitalize on its surroundings! Set up on a hill, it boasts sweeping views of the 120-acre McHenry County Conservation Area, viewable through large windows that draw plentiful natural light inside. An extended gravel driveway leads up to the attached, dry-walled three-car garage of this contemporary-style two-story, and a cedar shake roof tops the facade. This property is further equipped with well and septic. Take the front walkway to the entrance, and step inside to the dramatic foyer, with its 25-foot vaulted ceiling. This 2800-square-foot residence is kept comfortable by two-zoned air-conditioning and forced-air heating. Throughout, cedar is a defining characteristic of the layout, from cedar doors to stunning cedar-beamed ceilings. Adjacent to the foyer is a sunroom with huge windows! Throughout the interior, you'll never forget about the outdoor beauty, with oversized windows throughout. There's no need for window treatments or blinds; the views are too good to miss! The carpeted living room continues the 25-foot vaulted ceilings and neutral colors of the foyer, and the focal point of this room is its gas/wood-burning fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling brick finish. Overlooking the backyard, the carpeted dining room connects to the kitchen and features a chandelier above. Enjoy everyday cooking in the spacious eat-in kitchen, which comes loaded with 42-inch oak cabinets, abundant counter space and a center island/breakfast bar with a sink and additional cabinetry. All the white Whirlpool appliances stay, including the side-by-side refrigerator with an ice/water dispenser, the smooth-top stove/oven, the trash compactor and the built-in microwave, a dishwasher is also included.Plus, while you share meals at the breakfast nook, you can overlook the sprawling front yard through two large windows that create a bayed window effect. The first floor also offers the impressive bonus of a carpeted library, as well as a large laundry with its washer/dryer. Upstairs, filled with low-pile carpeting, the loft overlooks the living room and makes a great bonus space. Also upstairs is the vaulted master bedroom, with a walk-in closet and French doors to a private balcony. Attached to the master bedroom, a private bath features a Jacuzzi tub, a glass-enclosed corner shower with a wall niche and a vanity. Two additional bedrooms are located on the first floor, both with low-pile carpeting and double closets. One of these bedrooms boasts an 18-foot vaulted ceiling! The second full bath has ceramic tile and features a shower/tub and a double vanity. Downstairs, the basement is partially finished, with 1,146 square feet of comfortable living space adding significant value to your home. This finished section includes a fully carpeted rec room, an office and a bath with a shower, with a brick gas/wood-burning fireplace in the rec room. Plus, the large unfinished portion provides abundant storage room. Other highlights include a 50-gallon hot water heater and a whole-house security system. The backyard is the crowning glory of this McHenry home! Step out to the 690-square-foot L-shaped wraparound deck from the living/dining room on the first floor. From here, you can watch annual Fourth of July fireworks and take in year-round gorgeous scenery. The cement patio links off the walk-out basement, and there's also a 12-foot screened-in gazebo that provides views of wild turkeys and deer. Call now to schedule your private showing!