4311 Dorset Drive

4311 Dorset Drive is a beautifully preserved midcentury gem - more architectural time capsule than fixer - this exceptional one-owner custom ranch delivers space, craftsmanship, and character that simply cannot be replicated today. This sprawling, abnormally large ranch home measures in at 2,530sf on the main level and is of pinnacle craftsmanship back when homes were built “board by board” in 1963. Step through the beautiful double-door entry into a home that has been meticulously maintained and remarkably preserved. The home offers 4 large bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths, and rare for the period, a dedicated first-floor laundry off the garage. Set in Chatham Hills, Rockford’s east side go-to area for authentic midcentury and midcentury modern homes. Formal living and dining rooms, a separate family room/den, and an eat-in kitchen provide multiple living spaces - each oversized even by today’s standards. The formal living room showcases a wall of windows overlooking the backyard, flooding the space with natural light with southern exposure. Bedrooms are unexpectedly big, including a primary suite featuring a walk-in closet (rare for its era) and a private full bath. Hardwoods lie beneath bedroom carpets and family room carpet, ready to be revealed and assumed to be in excellent condition given the thorough and meticulous care that the original owner gave to this home over the last 63 years. This home was built to last, featuring solid steel I-beam construction, 3 true masonry fireplaces, an all-brick Roman/long-brick exterior, original Pella windows in superbly preserved condition, a central vacuum system, and a 26-foot-deep garage. The flat, open backyard is framed by a tree line, offering privacy rarely found in this location, and the covered screened rear porch is perfect for enjoying it. The 2,500+ square foot lower level, complete with a fireplace, offers an incredible blank canvas for expansion and could bring the total living space to over 5,000 square feet if finished. Recent updates include a newer architectural-shingle roof, 2-year-old water heater and softener, and a well-maintained Carrier furnace. Immaculate, authentically midcentury, and priced below appraised value for a quick sale, this estate property is being sold "as is" to settle an estate, and is an extraordinary opportunity for the buyer who values quality, space, and architectural integrity. Room sizes are approximate. Taxes reflect owner and senior exemptions. There's so much more to say about this gem, but space to say it and time to read it is limited!