1162 S Weldon Rd, Rockford, IL 61102

Unique opportunity to own the home of Rockford's most well-known artist, Tom Heflin. This home is on a beautiful lot, having the feel of the country, yet having many conveniences nearby. A winding driveway leads to this peaceful, 5.22-acre, lot with gorgeous mature oak trees. A totally unique home with lots of extra special features you will not find anywhere else. A slate entry leads you into the spacious living room with wainscoting, a woodburning fireplace, built-in arched cabinet, and views of the stunning wooded landscape with access to the large patio. The study has a 2nd woodburning fireplace, wood flooring and walls with floor to ceiling custom built-ins, including a gun cabinet, three closets and a tucked away 1/2 bath. The light filled, artist studio has a cathedral ceiling, built-in cabinets with a sink, and floor to ceiling windows. Tom painted here for decades. The formal dining room has wainscoting, a large bay window, and a built-in butler’s pantry. A large, screened porch and a cozy kitchen round out the first floor. The second floor has 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and ½ bath; the 3rd and 4th bedrooms have access to a private staircase leading to the first floor. The basement has tons of storage, a laundry room and rec room with a 3rd woodburning fireplace and full bath. The 2-car garage has a second staircase to the basement and two separate garage doors with openers. New cedar shake shingles and siding in 2020. If you ever attended one of Tom’s annual art shows, you know the very special feeling this home holds.