709 La Sell Dr., Champaign, IL 61820

709 La Sell Dr., Champaign, IL 61820
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$265,000
Sold on 4/24/20
Beds Baths Sq. Ft. Taxes Built
3 2.00 2,710 $6,097.38 1957
On the market: 21 days
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Extraordinary opportunity to own a beautiful mid-century modern home in a highly sought after classic Champaign location. One owner ranch, close to the Country Club & Hessel Park & neighboring some of the areas most admired homes. Original owner, one level, 2700 sqft home with another 1700 sqft partially finished basement. Custom, carpenter built in 1957, with a layout that was way ahead of its time in design. Open floor plan from eat-in-kitchen to cozy family room, with 2nd stone fireplace & built in desk area & over-sized sliding patio door to back deck. Impressive 25 x 21 sunken living room with soaring cathedral ceilings, features a eye catching, floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Gorgeous Indiana limestone & redwood exterior. Lovely built in's & cabinets & pocket doors throughout & all closets are cedar or hardwood lined with solid wood shelves. Rare, gorgeous "tongue and groove" hardwood paneling in family room. Updated appliances, new solid quartz kitchen sink w/pull down faucet & new light fixtures/fans. Natural shades of original Virginia slate floor in entry. Brand new carpet & fresh paint in updated neutral greys/browns for current colors and decor. Separate, large formal dining rm w/corner windows, a lovely built in cabinet & original full wall mural. Master suite has huge walk thru closet to full bath with marble tiled tub & shower. Wonderful views out the walls of windows in 22 x 14 attached 4-season "Florida" room, w/cathedral ceilings w/wood beams, ceramic tile floor half stone accent wall, 2 skylights, cove lighting, stone accent wall, a mini wet bar area & new ceiling fan. Basement is the entire foot print of the home with enormous open space for media room (w/shuffle board inlaid in the original tile floor & game pucks) Bsmt also has separate bonus room with 3 closets & a huge unfinished area. Brand new roof with 50 year architectural shingles. Attached 2.5 bay garage has direct access to the basement stairs and back hall area. (perfect and plenty of space to add a 3rd bath) Easy access, unique rear entry garage adds to handsome curb appeal, while providing private parking spaces behind the house/in the garage & off street parking for at least 12 cars.Big laundry room off the kitchen on main level. This one truly defines the term "sprawling ranch" w/space for everyone and everything. Careful steps have been taken to preserve many of the wonderful mid century features. Outstanding location offers great proximity and convenient access all. Beautiful, tree-lined street is lovely all seasons....Manicured landscaped lawns, mature trees with breath taking spring blooms, vibrant fall colors, & a stunning winter wonderland. Great community feel on this particular street, with "drinks on the driveway" & neighbors gatherings in summer months. Love where you live! This is not "just another house"...it's a real home. Now's the chance to make it your very own Centrally located in the heart of Champaign, with strong property values, mature trees & consistent demand!
Listing courtesy of Diane Dawson, RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA