4 bedroom, 1 and 1 half bath in Washburn for $225,000.00. Contentment is what you feel when you arrive at the picturesque setting of this gorgeous updated American Foursquare Arts & Crafts style home in rural Woodford County where you will enjoy country living at its finest. It is beautifully positioned on just under one and a half acres and surrounded by huge shade trees, lovely mature landscaping and flowering perennials. Along with the scenic views and acreage, you will have a large outbuilding with electricity that is perfect for multi-vehicle storage and a workshop. Also, there is a 1000 gallon propane tank. This spacious home was quality built in 1916 and proudly boasts the original woodwork and two-panel doors with brass hardware. This very charming home is loaded with character inside and out. As you enter the front door that displays an oval leaded glass window, a quaint foyer with sconce lighting invites you in. On the main level, a hallway with gleaming oak hardwood floors and 9 foot ceilings is home to a convenient closet and a powder room. To the right is the formal living room featuring the home's original Craftsman woodwork, hardwood floors, crown molding, original chandelier with five matching wall sconces, two built-in curio cabinets, built-in window seat, and the brick fireplace, with its gorgeous mantle, that has been converted to gas. This beautifully sun filled room is open to the large carpeted four season room filled with windows, a three-paneled beveled glass door and a ceiling light fan. Unique folding French doors separate the living room from a formal dining room where you will enjoy large dinners. This room has hardwood floors, crown molding, new chandelier, and a gorgeous built-in buffet-China cabinet with beveled mirrors and leaded glass doors.From the dining room, step through the swinging door into the butlers pantry with a floor to ceiling built-in cabinet before entering your updated kitchen boasting ample planked hickory cabinetry with many features including lazy Susans, cutting board, and roll shelves. These 42 inch cabinets are topped with decorator plant shelves and plate railing. The laminate flooring extends from the kitchen into the sunny breakfast room that overlooks your huge backyard with the open countryside in the horizon. The breakfast room has tongue-and-groove beadboard ceiling and walls. It exits onto the large covered 535 square foot patio, that can be enjoyed in rain or shine. There are two stairways, front and back, that lead to the basement which is divided into 4 rooms. There are 2 bonus rooms, currently a workout room and trophy room, a recreational room with a bar, and the mechanical room with a laundry sink, water softener and humidifier. Carpeted stairs off the front hallway lead to the upper level bath and four bedrooms featuring crown molding and ceiling light fans. At the top of the stairs is a large foyer with a closet and a built-in linen cabinet. The master bedroom has hardwood floors, original porcelain wall sconces and two closets. Two of the guest bedrooms have oak floors while the third is carpeted. There are walk-in closets in 2 of the 3 guest bedrooms. The full bath features partial ceramic tile walls, a double wide vanity, wall mirror, three vintage porcelain lights, and a tub with new shower surround. This great home is only 1 mile from downtown Washburn and 1 mile from a golf course. It is conveniently located just northeast of Peoria and northwest of Bloomington-Normal, and is less than 2 hours from the Chicago Metro area. Experience the beauty of this home. Take the virtual tour at www.buyowner.com and enter C H I 12266. See this and more properties in Washburn for sale by owner at http://www.buyowner.com