Great House to be Auctioned in Decatur, Illinois

Sitting among the charming West End, this house has so much to offer both with the property and within the surrounding area.

1542 W. Forest Ave sits six (6) blocks from Decatur Indoor Sports Center; which, has numerous amenities to offer, seven (7) blocks from Millikin University, seven (7) blocks from Kiwanis Park; which, is equipped with baseball diamonds, a tennis court and trails, eight (8) blocks from Fairview Park; which, is complete with a swimming pool, tennis courts, skateboard park and trails, close to Scovill Golf Course and the Decatur Conference Center. 

This house has so much character. The stark white tall trim sets off each room.

Upon entering this home, the foyer sets the mood for the remainder of the house. 

On the East side of the house sits the spacious great room equipped with a fireplace adorned by a beautiful oak mantel for ambiance. The North end of the great room has a complete wall cabinetry which would be a wonderful area to display some of your favorite things. On the West end of the house sits a charming quaint room. This room is a great room for quiet time and curling up with a book. The room also has shelving on the entire West wall. This is a great place to present your favorite books.

The newly remodeled kitchen has a warm white washed knotty- pine ceiling, open soffit over the white cabinets with a brushed silver tone finish hardware and a North window over-looking the back yard. The butler’s window and the breakfast bar really add to this room. The Hot-Point dishwasher and built-in microwave stay with the house.

Moving upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom sits on the East side of the house. The hardwood floors add a certain relaxing feel to this room. The his and her closets are equipped with built in drawers and separated by a dressing vanity.

A wonderful addition to the upstairs is a laundry chute for easy disposal of laundry.

In the basement, a room would be great for a family room. This room has lots of storage.

Off the North side of the house is a spacious screened in porch/patio complete with a built in BBQ grill. There is also an open brick patio. 

Don’t forget the double car garage!!

 2008 Taxes: $2,090.82

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 25 & E .5 LOT 24 BLK 5

SUBDIVISION: HIGH LAWNS ADDITION

LOT SIZE: 60 X 145

LOT AREA: 8700

There are two (2) Open Houses:

1.        Wednesday, November 25, 2009 4-6 PM

2.       Sunday, November 29, 2009 1-3 PM 

This auction takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 10:00 am. 

The Winning Bidder will enter into a contractual agreement and provide $2,000.00 earnest money at the conclusion of the auction, with the remainder due at time of closing.