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28 Sunset Road

Bloomington, IL 61701

5 beds
6 baths
8,816 sqft
~1 acre lot
$147 per sqft
2016 build
– on site

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One of a kind, spectacular bespoke home on 1.15 acre wooded site on Bloomington's treasured Sunset Rd. Created from plans & fond memories of grand English Manors, this home overflows with thoughtful, painstaking details. {Remarks too numerous to mention here, see attached documents.} A FEW Highlights: 3 mahogany finish carriage doors | hand forged copper exterior gas lanterns | 2 front entrances with 8 ft mahogany doors (main & service) | circular driveway | lush mature landscaping throughout & surrounding home & grounds | Hi-Eff Geothermal heat/air with 2 furnaces | 3 water heaters | underground tiles & eaves water diverting system by Farnsworth Engineering | High efficiency Generator | 10-12 ft ceilings | 3 fireplaces | Gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinetry by Plain & Fancy Cabinets, Wolfe appliances, Sub-Zero Refrigerator, 2 cast iron farm kitchen sinks, 2 Bosch dishwashers, Sharp microwave drawer, 2 walk-in pantries, plentiful windows overlooking back yard plus door access to stone paver patio | 150 yr old reclaimed beams span kitchen & family rm | opulent Living Rm with massive limestone plank FP surround, entire wall of windows & doors overlooking stone paver patio and back yard | Large main floor office has been plumbed for full bath to transform into 2nd main floor bedroom if ever desired | 2nd office tucked behind enormous, hand built exposed rail door in the family room | inspirational craft/homework area concealed behind a 2nd exposed rail door off the kitchen | Fabulous fully outfitted wet bar doubles as butler's pantry & includes more Plain & Fancy custom cabinets, copper sink, granite tops, beverage fridge and ice maker | 1st Fl Master Sanctuary with wool carpeting and sweeping views of back yard, luxe bath with soaker tub, his/hers vanities, marble shower, huge w-in closet, with perfectly situated 1st Fl laundry adjacent to Master bath | 2 stately staircases with walnut treads flank the main gallery | Incredible 3-Seasons porch with stone FP, brick wet bar with built-in Sedona grill, space for icemaker & mini fridge captivates and calms with heavily wooded views | 4 spacious bedrooms up with Jack & Jill bath plus 2 other baths and 2nd floor Laundry | Huge playroom over garage plus large open landing for game area | Back yard is enclosed with beautiful cyclone fence; front yard has underground dog fence | Home is equipped with an Air Phone Security System with multiple cameras and smart phone app connection | Whole house audio continues into the outdoors | Extensive landscaping creates an absolute haven of privacy, security and full enjoyment of the nurturing beauty of the surrounding woods | Huge, hand-built storybook-perfect Treehouse tucked into back corner of the property will be beloved by children of all ages, wired with lighting & outlets, includes large play area, loft, counter bar and wrap around deck | Property backs to west end of Hedge Apple Woods and foot paths, where the area meets Ewing 2 ball parks in the distance; migratory birds and small wildlife abound here, the former bridal path of Hazle Buck Ewing - a truly magical setting that deeply enriches life | SO MUCH MORE, check Assoc Docs!!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 10845506 —

The Building

Year Built:

2016
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

English
Direction Faces:

South
Roof:

Other
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio,Porch,Porch Screened,Brick Paver Patio,Invisible Fence
Window Features:

Display Window(s),ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows,Insulated Windows,Low Emissivity Windows,Screens,Triple Pane Windows,Wood Frames
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Humidifier
Green Building Verification Type:

Energy Star Homes,Special Energy Feat
Total SqFt:

5191
Total SqFt:

8816
Main SqFt:

3625
Upper SqFt:

1566
Basement SqFt:

3625
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

3625
Living Area Source:

Builder

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5,Office,Play Room,Other Room,Foyer,Mud Room,Utility Room-2nd Floor,Sun Room
Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings,Bar-Wet,Hardwood Floors,Heated Floors,1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Laundry,2nd Floor Laundry,1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,10' Ceiling,9' Ceiling,Center Hall Plan,Coffered Ceiling(s),Historic/Period Mlwk,Beamed Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Some Carpeting,Special Millwork,Some Window Treatmnt,42 Inch Hallways,Separate Dining Room,Some Wall-To-Wall Cp
Door Features:

ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors,French Doors,Sliding Doors,Lever Style Door Handles,Panel Door(s),Pocket Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen,Gas Log,Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Other
Laundry:

Porcelain Tile
Laundry:

Main Level
Laundry:

8X11
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Multiple Locations,Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

8816

Location

Directions:

Emerson to Ewing Manor, enter Sunset Road to 28 Sunset
Location:

97024
Location:

97004

The Property

Parcel Number:

1434401006
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

O
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard,Forest Preserve Adjacent,Nature Preserve Adjacent,Landscaped,Park Adjacent,Wooded,Mature Trees,Backs to Open Grnd,Backs to Trees/Woods,Fence-Invisible Pet,Level,Outdoor Lighting,Other,Views
Lot Size Dimensions:

123 X 400
Lot Size Acres:

1.1562
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Zero Lot Line:

No
Zoning:

R1
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2019
Tax Annual Amount:

24846.36

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

6
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas,Forced Air,2+ Sep Heating Systems,Zoned,Geothermal,Other
Cooling:

Central Air,Zoned,Geothermal,Electric,14 SEER+

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers,400 Amp Service or Greater
Green Energy Efficient:

Geothermal Heating/Cooling System,Enhanced Air Filtration,Low flow commode
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Bar Fridge,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Wine Refrigerator,Cooktop,Built-In Oven,Range Hood,Gas Cooktop,Intercom,Gas Oven,Range Hood,Wall Oven

Schools

Elementary School:

Bent Elementary
Elementary School District:

87
Middle Or Junior School:

Bloomington Jr High School
Middle Or Junior School District:

87
High School:

Bloomington High School
High School District:

87

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Not Applicable
Community Features:

Park,Other
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Association Fee:

35
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Yearly

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

3
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Utility Costs

$218/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/29/20 Oct 29, 2020	Sold	MRED	$1,300,000	-13.3%
9/20/20 Sep 20, 2020	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,500,000	316.7% (44.8% / YR)
8/28/13 Aug 28, 2013		MRED	$360,000

House Sold on 10/29/2020

$1,300,000

Listing provided by broker:

Beth Caldwell

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

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28 Sunset Road

Bloomington, IL 61701