1740 Joanna Ave., Zion, IL 60099

It feels like a north woods cottage with the prestige of a corner lot. The kind of place that should probably have a name like "The Retreat" or "Casa Tranquila" (for a more worldly feel). Whatever you might want to call it, "home" is going to be near the top of the list. This alluring two bedroom ranch has the look of a plaid shirt wearing lumberjack - sturdy, square jawed and handsome. From the stone chimney, attached two car garage and covered entry, it's equally ready to handle a forth of July party or a January snowstorm. The corner lot is big and has the space you need for isolation or that big summer celebration. Step inside the living room and your drawn to the fireplace with the stone turned vertical at the top - a craftsmanship detail you won't find in a cookie cutter house. Gleaming hardwood floors and a ton of natural light make this the room you'll want to watch mother nature pile up the snow drifts while you read a book in front of a cracking fire. The kitchen is big with loads of counter space and storage. Notice the wood grain in the cabinets accented by the dark metal designer knobs? Stunning. It's from here you'll hear the tea pot alert you it's time to finish the hot cocoa or here eager children gather to watch you flip the final blueberry pancakes from the griddle to the plate. Two very nice sized bedrooms that are graced with an abundance of closet space, hardwood floors and original stained trim. Bathroom features ceramic tile surround. Between the garage and kitchen is a roomy 350sf enclosed three season porch. Heat it and use it for anything you can imagine. The basement is also full of potential. It's clean, bright and huge. There isn't anything not to like about Casa Tranquila. But you won't have long to think about it- someone is going to stumble across this gem and it will be gone like a deer in the woods. So see it today and start shopping for pancake batter!