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Price: $475,000
Ad Id: HILJ1693
Address: 7257 New City Road
Rochester, IL 62563
Contact: John & Tracy Howerter
(217) 498-6731
Buyers represented by agents/brokers are welcome
(with agreed upon terms with seller)
Note to Agents/Brokers
Additional Information
School District:
ROCHESTER COMM UNIT SCH DIST 3A
Schools:
ROCHESTER ELEM SCHOOL
ROCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
7257 New City Road, Rochester, Ill. Awesome private country park like setting. Just 15 minutes to the heart of Springfield.

  • 21 acres of private retreat. Property, out buildings, and home are all exceptionally well maintained inside and out. 2737 Sq Ft of comfortable luxurious interior living space.
  • There are so many amenities that they are too numerous to list here. Partial list includes central vacuum, efficiency windows, huge walk in closet, very large walk in pantry, dusk to dawn lighting, wood shop, and newer water filtration system.
  • Custom security system for home, out buildings and property.
  • Family Room with lovely cathedral ceiling has gas recirculating fireplace insert with brick surround.
  • Living Room is open to the dining room and kitchen.
  • Gary Bryan Designer Kitchen with custom bleached maple cabinets. Matching desk. Designer ceramic tile and very large pantry. Premium grade appliances stay with exception of refrigerator which is negotiable. Center breakfast bar island. Granite counters.
  • Dining area is open to the kitchen and living room. Family room, dining room and kitchen have beautiful views of the woods and pond.
  • Propane high efficiency furnace and central air have been installed in last 3 years. Brand new roof with covered gutters. Home is VERY efficient utility wise.
  • Aeration septic system.
  • All flooring is newer and in excellent condition. There are large closets everywhere. Absolutely enough storage for everything.
  • 2 car attached finished garage. 5 car finished detached garage with wood shop, 1/2 bath & tons of shelving and storage space.
  • River front. South Fork branch of Sangamon river runs through property. 7 acres of the 21 acres are on north side of river.
  • Satellite system owned.
  • RV pad with hook ups for visiting friends.
  • Exterior fire pit. Benches around pond. Lighting is also available around the property if desired.
  • Wonderful place to raise a family. Great place to entertain. Sanctuary and privacy for owners.
  • Tons of wildlife.
  • For more details and private viewing call John & Tracy. Qualified buyers only please.
  • All measurements and sizes are deemed accurate but not warranted.
    • Room Dimensions
    Room Size Level
    Living Room 14' 4" X 17' 9" Main
    Dining Room 16' 6' X 25' 4" Main
    Kitchen 13' 6" X 17' Main
    Family Room 20' 6" X 20' 10" Main
    Master Bedroom 16' X 14' Main
    Bedroom #2 14' 9" X 14' 4" Main
    Bedroom #3 14' 9" X 12' Main
    Laundry 10' X 12' Main
    Pantry 4' 6" X 10' Main
    Bathrooms
    Type Number
    Full Bath 2



    Side and rear view of home. Note how part of this remodeled ranch is equivalent to an earth home for efficiency and to allow the home to not distract from the wooded setting.

    Aerial view of the 21 acres, 3 acre stocked pond, and woods. Approximately 7 acres are separated by the South Fork Branch of the Sangamon River. Wooded area is very well maintained and has benches and exterior lighting available if desired.

    Family Room with gas recirculating fireplace insert. Lovely cathedral ceiling. The door on right leads to the dining/kitchen area and living room.

    Opposite angle photo of the family room as seen from the entrance.

    Living room as seen from the kitchen door.

    Dining area as seen from the living room has designer ceramic tile. This dining area is open to the kitchen (just around the corner). See next pictures.

    Freshly remodeled kitchen by Gary Bryan. Designer ceramic, granite counters,and premium grade appliances. Far left background is a HUGE Huge walk in pantry. Center breakfast bar island also has lower level which cannot be seen in this photo.

    Matching kitchen desk area. Cabinets are custom bleached maple. Must see! The passages on either side of the desk area open to the living room. Tons of counter top workspace with under counter lighting.

    Master Bedroom Suite includes master bath and HUGE walk-in closet.

    Hall Bath has "his 'n hers" vanity. Also includes a large closet, & tub/shower. Ceramic tile.

    Yes you are seeing this right. That is a five car detached garage which has finished interior, 1/2 bath, & wood stove. There is also a 2 car garage attached to the house. Lovely landscaped flagpole area is close to the homes entrance.

    Another view of this awesome property and home.

    40' X 60' Cleary shed with "lean-to" is immediately behind the 5 car garage.

    Bridge over stocked pond.

    Country setting is lovely in fall colors. There is also a RV pad with hook ups for visiting friends.

    Part of the "backyard".

    Note how well the wooded area has been maintained.

    Rear exterior of the home. Large patio and shuffle board pad.

    Last of the slide show folks. Interested buyer please come and see us. Pack a bag or two because you will not want to leave.
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