Built in 2000, this gorgeous equestrian retreat is guaranteed to impress! With a convenient location just 3 minutes from I-55 and 15 (and less than an hour from Chicago), Wilmington maintains its small-town charm. Enjoy horseback riding on your very own property, as there is plenty of room for horses to roam! Three-and-a-half sprawling acres boast naturalistic landscaping with ornamental grasses and native plantings. Loads of frontage frames the long gravel driveway, which leads to a three-car attached garage. A perimeter horse riding path and an electric fence surround the one-acre pasture in back. Your horses will be spoiled, with a 30-by-50 pole barn in their three stalls, and you will enjoy the country life under the 8 by 50 north side covered porch. Train on the limestone screening, 20 by 40 meter, dressage arena. The soft loamy soil is good for the horses footing, and a reverse osmosis system for the horses drinking water completes this spectacular 3.5-acre hobby farm. The foyer welcomes you inside with a soaring vaulted ceiling and gleaming wood laminate flooring. Neutral colors decorate the walls in the entry and throughout the main living areas, offering an enticing atmosphere to come home to. Adding to the appeal, this impressive ranch is insulated with cellulose insulation, very efficient insulation that is organic and good for general household health! In the kitchen, deep blue laminate countertops present a striking contrast to the white appliances and the 30-inch honey oak cabinets, which offer an abundance of storage space. The lower cabinets boast rollout trays and a lazy Susan for even more convenient storage. All appliances stay in this functional space, including the refrigerator, the gas oven range and the dishwasher. Also staying with the home are the chairs at the spacious breakfast bar, which overlooks a roomy casual eating area.Meals prepared in the newly painted kitchen can be served in style within the spacious, well-lit dining room just past the breakfast bar. A bay wall of windows with custom treatments provides fabulous backyard views bringing the outdoors in and creating extra space and a more formal feel. With soft pile carpeting and neutral decor, this space presents the perfect atmosphere for every occasion. Two half walls with an opening between them grant access to the living room, where you can make yourself cozy in front of the gas/wood-burning fireplace! With its brick surround, the fireplace offers an inviting feel in this room, which is kept open and airy with a 12-foot cathedral ceiling and two lighted fans. Rich swag drapery adorns the windows, letting in the perfect amount of luminous sunlight. Fresh paint in a light green shade graces the walls, while Berber carpeting adds comfort under your feet. The master bedroom measures a generous 15-by-15 feet, and it features a large walk-in closet to store all your belongings. A lighted fan keeps the air circulating, while lovely custom treatments garnish the windows. A private entry accesses the master bath, where you can relax in the lavish Jacuzzi tub or in the oversized shower, which boasts glass doors and a one-piece acrylic surround. The two guest bedrooms feature lighted ceiling fans and walk-in closets. An array of amenities adds to the homes efficiency, including a central vacuum system that comes complete with a toe kick opening for sweeping in the kitchen. Other highlights include a 40-gallon hot water heater, 200-amp electrical wiring and a high-tec water filter system, to name just a few. A washer and dryer are also included, located in the full, unfinished basement. Take the virtual tour at www.buyowner.com and enter C H I 15112.