28 Sunset Rd., Bloomington, IL 61701
Photo 1 of 53
$1,300,000
Sold on 10/29/20
Beds Baths Sq. Ft. Taxes Built
5 4.20 8,816 $24,846.36 2016
On the market: 56 days
View full details, 15 photos, school info, and price history
One of a kind, spectacular bespoke home on 1.15 acre wooded site on Bloomington's treasured Sunset Rd. Created from plans & fond memories of grand English Manors, this home overflows with thoughtful, painstaking details. {Remarks too numerous to mention here, see attached documents.} A FEW Highlights: 3 mahogany finish carriage doors | hand forged copper exterior gas lanterns | 2 front entrances with 8 ft mahogany doors (main & service) | circular driveway | lush mature landscaping throughout & surrounding home & grounds | Hi-Eff Geothermal heat/air with 2 furnaces | 3 water heaters | underground tiles & eaves water diverting system by Farnsworth Engineering | High efficiency Generator | 10-12 ft ceilings | 3 fireplaces | Gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinetry by Plain & Fancy Cabinets, Wolfe appliances, Sub-Zero Refrigerator, 2 cast iron farm kitchen sinks, 2 Bosch dishwashers, Sharp microwave drawer, 2 walk-in pantries, plentiful windows overlooking back yard plus door access to stone paver patio | 150 yr old reclaimed beams span kitchen & family rm | opulent Living Rm with massive limestone plank FP surround, entire wall of windows & doors overlooking stone paver patio and back yard | Large main floor office has been plumbed for full bath to transform into 2nd main floor bedroom if ever desired | 2nd office tucked behind enormous, hand built exposed rail door in the family room | inspirational craft/homework area concealed behind a 2nd exposed rail door off the kitchen | Fabulous fully outfitted wet bar doubles as butler's pantry & includes more Plain & Fancy custom cabinets, copper sink, granite tops, beverage fridge and ice maker | 1st Fl Master Sanctuary with wool carpeting and sweeping views of back yard, luxe bath with soaker tub, his/hers vanities, marble shower, huge w-in closet, with perfectly situated 1st Fl laundry adjacent to Master bath | 2 stately staircases with walnut treads flank the main gallery | Incredible 3-Seasons porch with stone FP, brick wet bar with built-in Sedona grill, space for icemaker & mini fridge captivates and calms with heavily wooded views | 4 spacious bedrooms up with Jack & Jill bath plus 2 other baths and 2nd floor Laundry | Huge playroom over garage plus large open landing for game area | Back yard is enclosed with beautiful cyclone fence; front yard has underground dog fence | Home is equipped with an Air Phone Security System with multiple cameras and smart phone app connection | Whole house audio continues into the outdoors | Extensive landscaping creates an absolute haven of privacy, security and full enjoyment of the nurturing beauty of the surrounding woods | Huge, hand-built storybook-perfect Treehouse tucked into back corner of the property will be beloved by children of all ages, wired with lighting & outlets, includes large play area, loft, counter bar and wrap around deck | Property backs to west end of Hedge Apple Woods and foot paths, where the area meets Ewing 2 ball parks in the distance; migratory birds and small wildlife abound here, the former bridal path of Hazle Buck Ewing - a truly magical setting that deeply enriches life | SO MUCH MORE, check Assoc Docs!!
Listing courtesy of Beth Caldwell, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group