Makanda: Scenic and Private Southwestern Style Home with 9.9 acres, abundant wildlife, and a lake. Come in on beautiful driveway to a lodge type setting. Concrete circle drive with a drive through 4 car carport at the main double door entrance. The doors open to 15 foot ceiling and an impressive stone gas fireplace with Andersen Windows and Gilding doors that look over the lake and poplar lined and window filled sunroom. Large master suite with sitting area and fireplace, master bath with glass shower and soaking tub with view of the lakes. Library has poplar wood and gliding door with access to deck and is perfect for naps. Kitchen has great counter space with hickory cabinets, a large bar, 2 separate sinks, and hand painted tile back ground of a Diego Rivera. Dining and breakfast areas have lots of windows, 2 gilding doors and a fireplace. Pantry room has cabinets, shelving, sink, and washer and dryer hook ups. Underground utilities. House has more acreage options. Set in part of the Shawnee National Forest and around the corner from golf, wine trail, lakes, orchards, SIU and Giant City Park. Call for feature sheet, floor plan rendering, and video.

LIKE PRIVACY & THE COUNTRY?? You can have it both and a wonderfully maintained 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with spacious rooms, beautiful hardwood flooring, huge family room with wet bar & fridge in the fantastic lower level with walk-out to covered patio. Trex decking all along rear with hot tub overlooking neighboring countryside for your peaceful enjoyment. One of a kind home is a must see!

Murphysboro: NEW LISTING! This stunning home has been meticulously cared for. It is situated on 3.31 acres in a great neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 4 bath, screened deck off kitchen and a deck off living room, 10' ceiling throughout, gas fireplace, walkout basement that could be finished to add to the living space, 2 car attached garage. Large kitchen and breakfast area, formal dining room and many more amenities. Plenty of storage and spacious rooms. $279,900 MLS# 318510

Gorgeous house on a hill! This custom built home has a lot of WOW! The foyer opens up to the great room which has soaring 15ft vaulted ceilings, and tons of light that hits very corner. The kitchen has beautiful cabinets, Jenn- Air appliances, and a huge pantry! This open floor plan allows every room to experience the view which takes in 2 ponds. The bedrooms are large and the bathrooms are family sized, included an extra bathroom in the lower level. The basement is a walk out, poured concrete, huge space that can be made into additional living space quite easily. The bathroom is already complete, and there is a massive storage room.

Absolutely impossible to list all features of his home, from the marble foyer to the enclosed patio, the landscaping, imported stonework, family room with fireplace and wet bar. Sitting on a quiet dead end street. An absolute steal at this price.

Contemporary home nestled in rock outcroppings. A one of a kind home on a spectacular site with 24 acres adjoining the Shawnee Forest. This stunningly conceived and executed contemporary home has soaring ceilings and spectacular vistas on all sides. Sunny home office in the upper level and lots of room for recreation in the walkout basement. Some of the features include 2 wood burning fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 2 patios and decks. Many updates include new heat pump, new electrical, new furnace, insulation and more. Spring fed creek and pond is stocked with bass and catfish, not to mention a great place to hunt deer and see wildlife of all kinds and hiking right outside your back door. It is a very special place and an exceptional offer at $230,000.

Play Where You Live. Fun outside the back door. Live right off of the 3rd green. Huge master bedroom with extra large walk in closet and the bathroom has a jet tub and shower. The sunroom, master bedroom, kitchen, great room and deck all have views of the 3rd hole. Andersen Casement Windows and Patio Doors maximize the great views. A few of the enhanced features include a granite bar top, wet bar, stainless steel appliances, trey ceiling, and a remote control gas fireplace. Come and see and make this your new home. Minutes from the Shawnee Wine Trail, Giant City Park and SIU. See the feature sheet for all the details.

A REALLY MUST SEE HOME!! Four bedroom, 2 bath with beautiful flooring, island, patio door opens to large screened/windowed porch for all your outdoor enjoyment and large fenced lot. Updates include new stove, washer & dryer, dishwasher, roof, heat pump plus porch.

this custom built, one-owner home this majestically on prime tree shaded corner in Hunter Woods subdivision. Mostly brick home sunny and bright from abundant windows and open floor plan make it a great home for entertaining with large living, dining and family room with brick fireplace. Master bedroom plus office are on the main floor and 2 private bedrooms with bath on upper level. Finished basement adds more living space. Watch the hummingbirds, cardinals, deer and squirrels while you host your next party in the fine stately home.

Here it is! 3 Bedrooms, full basement, 2.47 acres with a large stocked pond. Two out buildings 30x40, 40x50, storage shed, dog kennel and a lean-to, partially fenced yard. Covered patio area. Fish and relax in your own backyard. It is like living in the country yet only a few minutes to town. This house has everything you have been looking for at an affordable price.