1401 N 6th Street

Description

Beautiful mid-century home is a must-see! Built in 1966 by Ben White Construction Company for the Bob Sullivan family, this home has gorgeous curb appeal, top quality construction work and lots of extras! Situated on three lots on the corner of Illinois and North 6th Street, the property has a total of .6 acres with 4,188 square feet of living space. Entering the front double doors, you are greeted with terrazzo tile throughout the entry foyer, family room, kitchen, and breakfast room. To the left is the formal living room with a gas log fireplace flanked by built-in bookcase/display cases and recessed lighting. To the right is the formal dining room with a doorway leading to the kitchen. Straight ahead, the large family room features a wood beamed ceiling a wall of windows spanned by window seats with storage cabinets below, another gas log fireplace, a wall of additional built-in bookcases with storage cabinets below, a wet bar, and informal bar seating that looks into the kitchen. Doorways from the living room and the family room lead into a hallway with two storage closets. The oversized master bedroom features a gas log fireplace, a large walk-in closet and a second closet, and an exit door to the enclosed back porch/sunroom. The guest bedroom has two ample closets. Between the master and guest bedrooms is a three-room bathroom-one room with a tub and toilet, another room with a shower and toilet, and an entry room with a double vanity and a makeup table. The kitchen is a basic galley style and provides a good amount of counter space with an electric cooktop/griddle, a built-in wall oven and microwave, a dishwasher, and a built-in kitchen desk space. Just off the kitchen are a pantry a half bath, and a laundry room that has shelving broom closet, cabinets, and space for a full-size upright deep freezer. Adjoining the kitchen is a cozy breakfast room that features windows to the side porch and a built-in cabinet for additional kitchen storage. From the breakfast room, you can enter the enclosed back porch/sunroom-a beautiful space for entertaining. Upstairs features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. All three bedrooms have ample closet space. There are also spacious floored walk-in attic storage spaces accessible through the bedroom closets. The hallway upstairs has closets on both sides, as well as an oversized cedar-lined closet-great for winter garments, suitcases and extra storage. The house's two HVAC units were installed by Emmert Heat and Air in 2022. There are two gas water heaters, one installed in 2020 and the other in 2012. The roof is three-tab shingle with a portion of the roof being metal. This house was custom designed and built on a concrete slab foundation with attention given to every detail. The two-car garage is a workman's dream. There is a motorized, remote-controlled garage door, a work counter along one wall with storage cabinets below, and a large tool storage room full of built-in shelving. Inside this storage room a pull-down stairwell providing access to floored attic space above the garage. Off the back yard is another storage room that's perfect for mowers and yard tools. The enclosed back yard is surrounded with a wooden privacy fence and features large trees that provide shade. Two magnificent oak trees frame the front yard. The underground sprinkler system keeps the fescue grass, trees and shrubs looking fabulous.