512 Orchard Ave, Chatham, IL 62629

Update: Open for a buyer’s agent at 3% commission. This beautiful 1 owner ranch was built in 2010 and boasts a stone exterior with shake vinyl. The home has a 3 car garage with side door access to the back yard, complete privacy fenced in yard with 3 access points and a 10x8 shed elevated on a treated wood platform. Additionally, there are no neighbors to the east (rear). The east view from the home overlooks the Lake Springfield Wildlife Sanctuary as well as the Apple Barn apple orchard. Behind the privacy fence is a completely finished and well maintained bonus area where a fire pit is located for your enjoyment. A large attached treated wood deck (21x18) is 2/3 covered with dimmable lighting. On the east, south and north sides of the home you’ll find 3,000 lumen LED security lighting that lights the entire sides and rear of the home. The landscaping has been meticulously maintained and features a variety of plants/trees with unilock border stone and trap rock to finish it off. As you enter the home, you’ll immediately notice the 3-way Heatilator Gas Fireplace ornately finished with stone. You’ll find 5 inch hand scraped ebony oak hardwoods throughout the entire first floor as well (ceramic tile in the bathrooms). As you enter further into the kitchen/dining area, you’ll find custom made cabinets, granite countertops with a glass/tile backsplash. Included with the home are high-end stainless steel Electrolux appliances (refrigerator/stove) and a stainless steel Bosch dishwasher. In the laundry room you have a utility sink, over washer/dryer cabinet storage and a coat/shoe closet. Remaining with the home are a matching set of Samsung Direct Drive washer/dryer. The dryer is electric and fireplace/stove are natural gas. From the large open floor plan you’ll find the master suite off the kitchen that includes a walk-in closet and master bathroom with jacuzzi tub and tile shower. Opposite the foyer, you’ll find another full bathroom between the 2 remaining upstairs bedrooms. All the windows in the home are Anderson dual pane. The HVAC system was completely replaced with a high efficiency (96%) furnace and large A/C unit (3.5 ton) in 2020. The water heater is electric and was installed in 2020 and is a Rheem Marathon 85 gallon with a lifetime tank warranty and a remaining 10 yr warranty on anything else related to the tank. The furnace and A/C unit also feature a 10 yr warranty which is transferable to a new homeowner. The sump pump was replaced in 2018 with a new commercial Zoeller cast iron pump. The home has a Generac 14K whole home generator powered by natural gas in the event of a power failure. The generator has been maintained by the homeowner and serviced by Rettbergs of Divernon since installed in 2014. There is also a full warranty on the generator through 2024. Downstairs features a large living room with additional play/recreation area. Off the living room is a brand new bar with full storage and seating for 4 or more. There is a full bathroom in the basement and a large 4th bedroom or office that also features a large walk-in closet. This bedroom has a full egress window with ladder. All three basement windows have metal grate covers with fitted clear well covers to help prevent falls and to keep moisture out. In the south end of the basement you’ll find a very large storage area that could be finished off if someone desired. The finished portion of the basement is over 1,000 sq feet while the unfinished portion is close to 900 sq feet. The home also features series wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors along with a Vivint Smart Home Security System with 15 plus zones of monitoring. They include door/window sensors, glass break, motion, hot/cold monitoring and central station fire monitoring. This is a well maintained and cared for home. Please contact the number listed for a private showing.