6637 Brand Lake Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298

This beautifully maintained home on 2.55 acres is designed for effortless entertaining and everyday comfort. Nestled in the rolling hills just seven miles outside Waterloo, it offers one of the prettiest settings around, with endless picturesque views. The custom pavilion—complete with a stone fireplace and hot tub—overlooks a private field, creating the perfect backdrop for unforgettable evenings. With approximately 2,800 finished square feet and located in Waterloo School District, the home features a main-floor master suite and laundry room for convenient living. Step into a spacious family room with a wood-burning blower fireplace and newer industrial Stage 4 laminate flooring and solid wood doors throughout, framed by a large picture window ideal for seasonal décor. An arched doorway and staircase to lower level add charm and convenience, while the open kitchen boasts stainless appliances, a farm sink, solid wood cabinetry with slide-outs, granite-look counters, and a beverage station with pantry (2025 remodel). Sliding doors from the breakfast area open to the rebuilt 2025 deck overlooking the impressive pavilion with hot tub and stone fireplace. A formal dining room with oak flooring and French doors sits just off the kitchen. The hall bath features new LVT flooring, a Hardy Board vanity, and a tub/shower combo. The main-floor bedrooms include one with a double closet and another—the primary—with laminate flooring, a bay window, and a spacious walk-in closet. The newly remodeled master bath showcases a double vanity, waterproof Hardy Board LVT flooring, and a walk-in shower with dual rain heads for two. A ceramic-tiled laundry room and attached two-car garage with attic storage complete the main level. The lower level is a weekend retreat, featuring oak stairs, ceramic tile, a large family room with a clawfoot pool table, custom bar with dry sink and bottle storage, and a wet sink on the bar back. Two nonconforming bedrooms (no windows) offer flexibility for guests, a gym, office, or craft space, and the lower-level bath includes a ceramic tile shower and pedestal sink. Major updates include a 2024 gas furnace and AC, 183-foot deep well with sand filtration (no water or sewer bill), 2025 water softener, new hot water heater, 2025 kitchen remodel and appliances, 2025 deck, 2025 master bath remodel, and new flooring throughout. For a full list of upgrades, see the MLS listing information sheet.