5282 Rich Rd, Clare, IL 60111

"The Clare House" is nestled on over 6 acres, presenting a panoramic setting of a pond and woods, peaceful nature sounds, and open views of the countryside! This COUNTRY CHARMER is beautifully updated and very well-loved by the owners! The welcoming covered front porch introduces you to this "cottage in the woods" that includes a FURNISHED HOME with Ethan Allen and Walter E. Smithe furniture, and so many other attractive furnishings! *Personal Property Inclusions & Exclusions Addendum available upon request!* Remodeled custom KraftMaid kitchen will surprise and delight you! 42" wood cabinets, seeded glass front display cabinets, stunning quartz-like countertops, pullout drawers, made-to-order organizers, and a fabulous wall pantry create beauty and functionality. Stainless steel KitchenAid gas stove top, built-in convection oven, microwave-convection oven combo, dishwasher, and refrigerator with French doors equip this gourmet kitchen. Grab a cup of coffee, relax comfortably at the breakfast bar, and experience a breathtaking private and secluded setting. A mission-style door opens to the expansive backyard maintenance-free deck... enjoy outdoor living at its finest! The elegant Dining Room showcases built-in corner China hutches and a suspended eye-catching round cylinder chandelier. Boasting a tile and brick surround cozy gas log-lit fireplace, you will embrace warmth and comfort in the Living Room. Gorgeous mission-style doors on a rail system open into the 1st level primary bedroom, office, or reading-music room... you decide! Adjacent to the first level bedroom is an appealing full bath capturing gorgeous detail with premier upgrades, a custom tiled walk-in shower with quartz seating and glass block window, elegant braided tile flooring, quartz vanity top with a white vessel bowl, and attractive brush nickel fixtures. Gleaming hardwood flooring, 4-panel wood doors, window treatments, eye-appealing light fixtures, and a tastefully furnished home create a feel-good vibe with charm and ambiance. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the upper level. Wait, there is more! The 30'x24' expanded garage offers overhead lighting and a staircase to walkable 30'x10' attic space! Two Trex decks, stamped concrete walkways, and carriage-style exterior lighting embrace this rural hideaway home, undeniably an outdoor sanctuary! In the year 2012, the sellers remodeled The Clare House, added new architectural roof shingles, installed new front and coffee bar windows, upgraded vinyl dense siding, custom-built 2-Trex decks, and tore down the old garage to build a new 30'x24' garage with a staircase to a walkable attic! A Lenox 95% high energy-efficient furnace and central air system were installed in 2010. Zoned agriculture, bring your favorite fur animals and hobbies. A ONE-OF-A-KIND OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THIS DREAM HOME YOUR VACATION-LIKE HOME!