850 Glen Ave, Marseilles, IL 61341

PENDING SALE - LIST PRICE ADJUSTED AS HOUSE WILL REQUIRE TIE-IN TO CITY SEWER SYSTEM - MINIMUM 60 DAY OCCUPANCY FOLLOWING ACCEPTED OFFER - NO REALTORS PLEASE This turn-of-the-century home is situated on 2.5 in-town acres, high on the bluff overlooking the Illinois River Valley. Several hundred feet of driveway and partially wooded property assures much privacy with seasonal views of the river valley area. Main level is 1600 sq ft and includes large foyer, large eat-in kitchen with island and multiple windows, formal dining room with fireplace and built-in cabinets, formal living room with fireplace and built in bookshelves, bonus room currently used as music room, original parlor area currently used as home office, smaller foyer off second entrance, powder room, and two separate staircases leading to second floor. High ceilings, paneled doors and two sets of original 8x8 oak pocket doors add to the old-world feel. Windows on every side of the house bring in lots of sunlight and offer very nice views. Main level features wood floors throughout with the exception of ceramic tile in kitchen and slate tile in foyer. Second floor offers another 1600 sq ft with five bedrooms and full bath with clawfoot bathtub. Master bedroom has coffered ceiling and great walk-in closet with built-in ironing board. Master also has walk-out balcony with sliding glass doors. Second floor features multiple windows on every side of the house and wood flooring throughout. Full staircase leads to third floor where two bedrooms and bonus room were added over the years but never finished. Adding heat and updated finishes to this level would provide nearly 1000 additional sq ft of living space with possible large bathroom. Currently it provides an enormous amount of storage space for our family. Basement is another 1600 sq ft of well-lit unfinished space including pantry and laundry area as well as an outdoor entrance with concrete stairwell. Home has three entrances all with covered porches, one of which is large and round with a turret roof and is great for entertaining. Basement door provides a fourth entrance to the home. Detached oversized garage has two large bays with electric overhead doors as well as separate workshop area. Full interior staircase leads to stand-up attic which runs the length of garage. House and garage both received new roofs with architectural shingles two years ago. Large blacktop driveway has two entrances and was just re-sealed. Front of property is well-treed for privacy from the road; side of property faces wooded ravine offering further privacy; rear of property is completely wooded hillside. Custom-built structure in rear can be used for chickens or other animals (or even a playhouse after a thorough cleaning!) Property sees an abundance of wildlife including deer, rabbits, raccoons, red fox, possum, squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, wild turkey, hawks, and occasionally even a bald eagle. Plenty of room for vegetable gardens, fun in the yard or entertaining friends and family. Illinois River is just blocks away with state park and large boat launch area. Marseilles is a small rural town that sees plenty of tourism due to various activities afforded by local rivers and state parks, but this home sits high on the bluff which means peaceful and private living. Starved Rock State Park and Lake LaSalle are within minutes of this home as well as Zip Line Chicago, Sky Dive Chicago and The Cliffs Insane Terrain. Many find this home the perfect set up for a bed-and-breakfast or possibly an Air-BNB property. We found it a magical place just to raise a family. With much of the updating done, the possibilities here are endless. Call to discuss contingencies or to schedule an appointment to see this home. (815-995-3270) Or email us at karinkecker@gmail.com with questions. No solicitors please. We are not looking for help selling. Thank you for considering our home for your next home.