403 East Herbert Lane

Hard to find, walkout basement home, 5 beautiful acres, and wet-weather creek... all in Willard schools! Situated at the end of a quiet lane just south of Willard, this property is also just minutes to Springfield and I-44. This is the setting you're after! As you pull up in the large circle driveway, you're greeted by a private park-like acreage filled with nature and an abundance of mature trees. Step inside the front door to be greeted by tall ceilings and an open living layout. Natural light streams through the wall of windows overlooking your land, which slopes gently down behind, providing a picturesque view of the small valley with wet-weather creek flowing at the back of the lot! Inside, sellers have added stylish new fixtures, fresh paint, refinished existing hardwoods on main level, and added matching hardwoods through the rest of the main level. The kitchen is open to the dining and living, and has a huge island for entertaining, granite countertops, tile backsplash, ample cabinet space, and pantry. Between the kitchen and 3-car garage is a spacious laundry/mud room with utility sink. Enjoy the remodeled gas fireplace in the generous main living room. Off the entryway there's a front bedroom or office with glass doors and access to full bathroom. Spacious primary bedroom has en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, tub, closet, and double vanity. Head downstairs to the basement, which features a 2nd living area with pellet stove and wet bar, flex room (office, playroom, guest room), two more bedrooms, and extensively remodeled full bathroom. There's also a huge storage area (storm shelter) and a separate John Deere room with double exterior doors. Finally, there's a covered back deck that wraps around to the side of the house, perfect to enjoy the scenic view or set up your ideal grilling area! Side yard had good size storage shed. New water heater 2023. City water. Properties like this are hard to come by, so don't let this one get away!