395 E. Van Buren St., Kinderhook, IL

Description

This beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is move-in ready with the high-end upgrades of your dreams. The renovations were designed by award-winning Chicago architect, Claudia Skylar of Mastro & Skylar Architects, and completed by Dale Koontz Builder, the region’s leading luxury contractor. The kitchen boasts custom cabinets with optimal storage: a special salad station that has built in knife storage; extra-width LG quartz stain-resistant counters; a huge island made for entertaining and casual dining, complete with a separate circuit for the microwave; multiple USB-A charging ports; smart overhead and pendant lighting; Porcelanosa backsplash; a Bosch dishwasher; top-rated LG dual-fuel stove with double ovens; a deep sink with no-touch faucet; highly rated disposal with air-touch switch; and a GE exhaust fan with an outside vent. The family room was remodeled with the kitchen and had LED recessed lighting with dimmer; a gas fireplace with a remote that is surrounded by Porcelanosa tile; TV inset with hidden wires; built-in shelves; in-floor electrical outlets; power outlets on walls for surround speakers; top-rated, high-efficiency windows in remodeled areas; and painted shutters that provide privacy as well as energy savings. The dining room features oak paneling with crown molding; custom window treatments; and a 12-foot high-e Pella sliding door that opens to the newly installed no-maintenance deck with a gas fire pit, separate natural gas connection for a grill and dedicated protected power outlets. The pantry/laundry room was remodeled in 2020, Ikea designed and built with space for clothes, linens, cleaning supplies, and laundry supplies. You’ll find a lightweight vacuum cabinet with power; easy access natural gas line controls; and a highly rated stacked LG washer and electric dryer. The upstairs master bedroom ensuite, designed by Skylar, utilizes the original wide-plank floors. A gas fireplace operates by remote control. The master closet was custom made with special shelving for shoes, laundry and jewelry, and an area for a coffee bar. The spa-like master bathroom includes a standalone 17 inch deep soaking tub, tiled custom shower with dual shower heads with separate controls. Both tub and shower use Grohe thermostatic valves. A separate commode area has its own vent fan. The mudroom addition features a large closet with a built-in safe and custom shelving. The HVAC system was replaced in 2019 with a three-zone, smart system for maximum efficiency; two electric water heaters; a water softener and GigE fiber internet. The home is secured by a Ring system with battery and cellular backup. Multiple camera with flood lights cover the exterior. Eufy smart locks on the back door and garage door are waterproof and can be opened with fingerprint, phone app or a physical key. For the car enthusiast, the oversized three-car detached garage has 1200 sq ft for your vehicles and workspace. A separate, insulated cedar-lined area could also work as an office or home gym. The well-maintained landscaping and new trees provide privacy. This property offers luxurious living in a quiet, rural setting.