Effingham IL Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Welcome to the lake house of your dreams, a beautifully crafted new construction tucked away in a private, secluded haven near Lake Sara. Designed for effortless entertaining and relaxed lake living, this exceptional 4 bedroom, 2 bath home offers an open floor plan with seamless indoor-outdoor living. Inside, luxury finishes and hardwood floors throughout create a warm, sophisticated atmosphere. The expansive living spaces flow naturally toward the outdoors, making it easy to enjoy morning coffee, afternoon gatherings, or evenings under the stars. The oversized backyard is an entertainer's paradise, featuring plenty of room to gather, play, garden, or simply unwind. A dedicated outdoor entertaining area and media center extend the living space beyond the walls of the home, creating the perfect setting for game days, movie nights, and unforgettable gatherings. The oversized garage adds even more versatility, offering an incredible opportunity to create a future recreational room, workshop, game room, or additional entertainment space. With thoughtful upgrades, luxury appointments, abundant outdoor space, and a peaceful private setting near Lake Sara, this home delivers the perfect blend of modern comfort, sophisticated style, and laid-back lake living. This is more than a home it's the lake retreat you've been dreaming of.

OWNER MOTIVATED...PRICE REDUCED $50,000 to $699,00 - 3 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bath / 3,294 finished sq. ft. / $212 per sq. ft. / 3-acres / in-ground pool / stocked pond / fenced 1-acre pasture / 65' x 48' 5-Car Garage with heated workshop and storage near Lake Sara Marina Lake Sara-Area 3-Acre Ranch with In-ground Pool, Pond, 65' x 48' 5-Car Garage with Heated Workshop & Storage Area, Fenced 1-Acre Pasture This is the Lake Sara-area lifestyle property buyers wait for. Just three miles from Effingham and approximately one-quarter mile from the renovated Lake Sara Marina, this private three-acre ranch delivers an exceptional blend of resort-style outdoor living, usable land, flexible finished space and a remarkable 5-Car Garage with heated workshop and storage. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 3,294 finished square feet with carpet-free flooring and easy, entertaining-friendly layout. A KitchenAid stainless-steel appliance suite was added in 2022, and the laundry area includes a Whirlpool front-load washer and dryer. The finished walkout lower level brings an entirely different dimension to the home, featuring its own exterior entrance, Whirlpool side by side refrigerator, microwave, and an impressive 12' x 8' wet bar with seating for eight. It is a polished, private setting for guests, game days, relaxation, and memorable gatherings. French doors open to a beautifully finished backyard designed for summer. The 18' x 36' in-ground pool, with depths from four to eight feet, is framed by established perennial landscaping, a custom stained wood fence, and a 30' x 14' stained 2 tier deck. At the back of the property, a mature, fully stocked pond with fountain and multicolored lighting creates a memorable picture, while a 40-foot wooded rear buffer adds privacy. The acreage is equally compelling. A one-acre high tensile fenced pasture creates excellent potential for equestrian and hobby-farm pursuits, while also offering the open space and privacy buyers want in a country property. the 65' x 48' 5 car garage with heated workshop and storage provides serious versatility: four 8' x 9' overhead doors with individual openers, a 10' x 10' overhead door with opener suitable for boat or RV storage, 12-foot ceilings, 3 more open bays for all you car enthusiast, a 47' x 15' heated party/game room with half bath. A newer asphalt drive runs from the road to the 5-car garage, with generous parking between the home and 5-car garage. A 12' x 10' garden shed adds practical storage. Whether your vision includes lake-area recreation, poolside entertaining, a serious workshop, boat or RV storage, collector vehicles, equestrian or hobby-farm pursuits, or simply the privacy of a beautifully equipped country home, this property offers an uncommon combination of assets in one exceptional setting. Schedule a private showing and experience the space, flexibility, and lifestyle this property offers.

Wake each morning to the peaceful setting of this custom lakefront home on the shores of Lake Sara, with water views and surrounding natural landscape. Enjoy mornings on the covered deck overlooking the lake. Inside, the home offers 22-foot vaulted ceilings with custom exposed cedar beams, Andersen windows and doors, and abundant natural light throughout. The main living area connects to a well-designed kitchen featuring quartzite countertops, a large island, premium appliances, and space for gathering and entertaining. The primary suite is a spa-like retreat, featuring custom walnut cabinetry, a double vanity, soaking tub, and large windows that bring in natural light and views of the surrounding landscape. Bedrooms are generously sized; two upstairs rooms feature exposed beams. The finished walkout lower level includes additional bedrooms, a full bath, family room, game room, and storage. It opens to a covered porch with a gas fireplace. Outdoor living is a standout feature, with a covered 32-foot upper deck and an expansive waterside concrete patio lined with seating areas. The private dock, waterside patio and covered boat slip provide easy access to boating, fishing, and time on the lake. The property sits on over half an acre and includes upgraded mechanical systems, a three-car oversized attached garage, an extended driveway, a fenced dog run, and space for a future in-ground pool.