Property Description

THE NEIGHBORHOOD. . in the highly sought after neighborhood of Lakewood Village, this home has been lovingly maintained and cherished while the young family who bought it 25 years ago grew and flourished. The children went to the best schools in Springfield, spent summers walking to the neighborhood pool, rode their bikes and walked along the peaceful winding streets with mature trees and lawns. The farmers market at Farmers Park, just a 1/2 mile walk away, offers year around activities, local bands and farm fresh produce and goods. THE HOUSE. . . this spacious home has all original hardwood floors, the living room has a wood burning fireplace for crackling comfort and warmth, and adjoins the formal dining room where the family hosted many holiday meals, while overlooking the lush park setting in the back yard. In the large, updated, eat-in kitchen, featuring original wood beams, the family gathered in the evenings to do homework and visit while meals were prepared. The primary bedroom features a vaulted ceiling with original beams, an en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. There are two more bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. The family spent many weekends and evening in the family room downstairs, in front of the second fireplace playing games, watching movies, hanging out with friends. There is a bedroom and full bath downstairs that can be used as hobby room, guest bedroom, mother-in-law suite. THE BACKYARD. . .the back yard is dreamy. It backs up to 7 acres of rolling grass and mature trees, that is maintained by the HOA. Sit on the deck that extends across the entire back of the house and relax, listen to the birds. The deck can be accessed from the master bedroom, the dining room There is an RV hookup if friends or family are visiting and bring their own guest suite. The roof is 9 years new, HVAC 11 years new, water heater 5 years new. The seller is offering a home warranty.

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