350 Ridge Dr, Bethalto, IL 62010

The current owners have lived in this home since 1981. This comfortable bungalow style farmhouse sits on almost 4 acres of property, and includes a detached garage, greenhouse, and a barn. The barn accommodates four horses and includes a tack room. There is a concrete slab the width of the barn in the front of the barn that was once dog kennels. In front of the barn is a perfect area for a garden, and at one time a 75'X150' garden produced sweet potatoes the size of footballs, corn, cucumbers for award winning pickles, zucchini, and pumpkin. Behind the garage and to the left of the barn is a 7'X9' greenhouse constructed of one-piece fiberglass. The detached garage has a rocked driveway and concrete floor. The 2.5 car garage is 24'X32', is heated, and includes a bathroom with a water heater. There is an attic in the garage for storage. There is a lovely flower garden next to the driveway and in front of the garage. The home has a patio on the back of the house and a small basketball court. The back of the home has a covered porch, entering the laundry area with the bathroom to the right, which makes it perfect for utilizing without walking through the house tracking in dirt as well as close proximity for laundry day. A large kitchen with hardwood floors, an island for preparing delicious pies and cookies or making applesauce, plenty of cabinet space, a dishwasher, gas stove, and refrigerator compliment this kitchen which has been the heart of this home for 38 years. The open floor design that flows into the dining/living room allows for family conversations whether sitting at the dining room table, preparing meals in the kitchen, or playing games on the floor in the living room area. In the spring and fall, opening the windows allows for a refreshing breeze throughout the home. The master bedroom is on the main floor with two closets. The bedroom comfortably accommodates a king size bed. The upstairs accommodates two additional bedrooms, or optional office and sewing room space. The front door opens onto a covered porch. There are flowering shrubs that landscape the east side of the home, running along the length of the home. Large hostas compliment the flower bed in the front of the home. The basement is unfinished. In 1995 a interior perimeter drain system was installed that has completely eliminated leaking. There is a sump pump with a waterline back up system. This is an ideal starter home, comfortably accommodates a small family, and is also excellent for a retired couple interested in relaxing! There is plenty of room for adding onto this home, if a larger family would like to make this their own. This home is in the Bethalto school district, located literally 5 minutes from Bethalto, 20 minutes from Edwardsville, and provides easy access to I-255.