11 Shady Oak Ln, Waterloo, IL 62298

Are you looking for the privacy and space of living in the country but want to be close to town? This home is the best of both worlds with many custom woodworking details that make it unique and a nature loving family's ideal home. This 4 Bedroom 4 Bath home on just over 2 acres is in the large lot neighborhood of West Lake Estates with city amenities. Enjoy a private, tree-filled view from every window on this quiet cul-de-sac street. 2350 sq ft on first and second floors with an additional 1000 sq ft in the finished basement. Enjoy the views of the picturesque back yard from the bay picture windows in the eat in kitchen. A custom walnut-topped island, top of the line GE Cafe double oven dual fuel range, pantry, and planning desk make this a cook's kitchen. The great room is open to the kitchen and has a wood burning fireplace to enjoy come winter. There is a formal dining room (currently used as a school room) and large office or living room graced by french doors and full wall built in bookcase for more flex space. The busy family will appreciate the full MUD ROOM in from the garage with walnut bench, coat hooks, and floor to ceiling walnut cubby shelf organizers. Room for everything! The half bath is off the mud room. Upstairs you will find a large master suite with room for a sitting area, an oversized tile shower with glass enclosure, solid cherry vanity tops, walk in closet, SECOND FLOOR LAUNDRY, three additional bedrooms (one with a windowed walk in closet) and a full hall bath. The finished basement boasts a large family room, half bath, two storage rooms, and a fantastic second office with an amazing cypress slab desk (negotiable), cedar lined closet, and a built in full size safe. This home receives wonderful daylighting through the energy efficient Andersen windows, with a super-efficient 3 zoned HVAC system and programable thermostats to keep you comfortable on each floor. The central vac makes cleaning a breeze and is great for doing the car in the garage. Outside, in addition to a deep set back, you have your own private park retreat to enjoy from the freshly stained back deck or covered front porch. Mature trees and landscaping include over 25 different species of trees (many flowering), countless perennials, a young fruit tree orchard with room for more, and raised garden beds. An in-ground pet fence system covers the entire acreage. Tons of room for an inground pool and/or additional garage. The home has city water, aeration septic, and buried propane tank. West Lake residents enjoy access to the private neighborhood lake for boating and fishing and you are within walking distance to Lakeview Park. Running the paved park trail and back is is about a 5K. New roof in 2014, Furnace and AC units in 2010. An outside dog means showing by appointment only - please no drop bys. Phone # is at very bottom of the page...