401 N Springfield St, Grafton, IL 62037

Located in the quiet, residential end of the popular river town of Grafton where wineries; restaurants; unique shops; a marina; boating; bike trails; waterpark, and state park with trails, horseback riding, and a campground are just minutes away, this home, nestled beneath giant oak, pecan, and sycamore trees on 7.4 acres within the city limits of Grafton, offers a unique and private setting with a babbling creek, abundant wildlife, serene park-like views, and nature at its best. Located just 40 minutes from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, this property is ideal both as a primary residence and relaxing retreat. With newer laminate and tile flooring, updated trim, interior doors, fresh paint throughout, and appliances (range, refrigerator, and trash compactor) included, this home is move-in-ready. Upon entering the home, the airy, open living room; brick gas fireplace; and large picture window with calming, serene views greets you. Thanks to a semi-open floor plan, the living room flows into a dining room where you can continue on into the kitchen or step outside onto a patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the soaring bluffs behind you and neighboring 10-acre private park-like property and a peek-a-boo view of the river when leaves are sparse. Continuing on into the kitchen, you will find abundant oak cabinetry with updated hardware, a large peninsula for casual eating and food preparation, stainless steel appliances, and an above-the-sink view of the bluffs behind the house where deer and other wildlife stop for dinner and naps or simply pass through on a near-daily basis. Exiting the kitchen, you enter the hallway where one bathroom, the primary suite, and second bedroom are located. Upon entering the primary suite, you will feel a sense of peacefulness, as this large, airy retreat with two large windows envelops you. This bedroom features a large 14-foot his and hers closet area, a ceiling fan, and wiring and mounting for a TV. Located at the end of the hallway is a second bedroom large enough to accommodate a queen-size bed and two large nightstands with space remaining for a reading nook. It features two large windows and has a ceiling fan and oversized closet. As you walk downstairs and enter the basement, you will find a large, open, unfinished room consisting of a laundry space and a half-bath area plumbed for a bathtub or shower; a large storage area; and a finished, exceptional third bedroom retreat, library, or office space with a large window. This downstairs area exits into a two-car garage with individual garage doors and electric garage door openers. This garage also features a floor drain which is very nice for water run-off after a rainy or snowy drive home. In addition, being partially subterranean keeps the garage naturally cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. If Mother Nature takes out the power, rest assured. This house is equipped with a whole house generator guaranteed to keep you comfortable. A 24x30 foot two-car, insulated, detached garage with a 16x8 foot insulated door with electric opener, is the perfect multi-use space. It contains a large built-in work bench for woodworking or other hobbies, is wired for a welder, has natural gas service, and has two 3-foot service doors positioned for excellent airflow. Embedded in the concrete floor is a jib crane with a 1-ton chain hoist. The garage also contains attic storage, accessible via drop-down stairs, and an exterior 30-amp RV receptacle with ample, shaded parking. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this one-of-a-kind property your next home. Contact us for a private viewing.