WELL MAINTAINED AND QUALITY CUSTOM WORKMANSHIP COMBINED WITH MODERN UPDATES MAKE THIS HOME A TRUE JEWEL.   Located just minutes from I-39 with easy access to I-88 and I-80, this home is situated  in Lee County, just a few miles from DeKalb County, and enjoys lower taxes, gasoline prices and housing costs.  This 4 BEDROOM 1-1/2 BATH home with hardwood floors, original leaded and stained glass windows, many original light fixtures, and custom built paneling, makes this home the epitome of gracious living.  Fully modernized eat-in KITCHEN with maple cabinets, ceiling fan, built in oven, microwave, dishwasher, new S/S gas range and S/S sink and disposal, has a laundry shute and half bath conveniently located closeby. The kitchen leads to the custom-built BUTLER PANTRY for plenty of storage, with swinging Butler's Door to dining room. The formal LIVING ROOM, FOYER and DINING ROOM features include wood burning fireplace surrounded by custom paneling and carved columns, firewood box seat, hardwood floors, (2) stained glass windows, (8) leaded glass windows, original light fixtures, and grand staircase. The 3 BEDROOMS on 2nd floor measure 15x12, 12x13 and 13x15, each with ceiling fan, large closets, original reading lamps and more leaded glass windows. Full bath on 2nd floor includes claw foot tub and original bead-board wainscoting and ceiling fan. There is also a linen closet on the 2nd floor for additional storage and laundry shute. The 3rd floor has been finished in rustic barn wood paneling, and inlcudes large room for BEDROOM or FAMILY ROOM, an additional large PLAY ROOM, a huge WALK-IN CLOSET, baseboard electric heat, air conditioner, and additional leaded glass windows. Dry, full height and clean BASEMENT offers laundry facility and an additional bathing shower, with plenty of room for workshop. MECHANICALS include central heat/air new 2000, gas water heater 2000, roof 2000, 220 electrical on circuit breaker, storm/screen units 2005, exterior painted 2005/06, foam insulation 1980s, cable TV and internet wired. The CORNER LOT is fully fenced, 1-1/2 car GARAGE with an adjacent additional storage space, and easy care gardens with many perenials and room to grow vegetables. EASY SHOW HOURS. Yes, I can work with your realtor.