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24 ACRES OF BIRDWATCHER'S PARADISE
AND SANCTUARY FOR WILDLIFE!
Welcome to the weekend home of Dick and Pat
Espenschide. The future calls for Dick and Patricia to
move to Montana; so we proudly introduce you to this
unique property that has not been used as often as it
deserves. The features and benefits of owning this home
are numerous.
Dick was personally involved in the planning and
designing of this home on this particular piece of
property. His interests all come together here: natural
light, energy conservation, environmental concerns,
wildlife and prairie restoration and maintenance free
living.
This beautiful home, nestled in 24 acres of slightly
rolling terrain, is positioned so it is well away from
the road and overlooks the scenic views and takes
advantage of the sun in both summer and winter. A
walking path leads past breathtaking flora and fauna and
a pond fed by a stream and springs. There is plenty of
pasture for horses including electric fencing. There are
organic gardens complete with fruit trees, grapes,
raspberries, asparagus and many newer trees have been
planted in the past five years.
The entrance pillars with urns for planting flowers
start a slightly curving driveway that leads away from
the road to ensure the home’s privacy. A riding
tractor is included to use for clearing snow, mowing,
plowing the garden, etc.
The custom barn (36 x 36) is made from local oak
trees and the color scheme blends with the home. To
store hay there is a second floor loft with doors that
fold open. There are two leantos. The tin roof will last
forever. There are electric fences that are easy to
maneuver leading from the barn to the pastures. The
large doors slide open in the front and the back –
when the sliding door is shut in front the access door
can be used.
The well is in the northeast corner and the septic
field is south of the home. The propane
tank is owned and on the north side of the home.
Home Features:
· The
energy efficient Pella windows have the highest R rating
and were custom built to fit the unique sizes of the
many windows.
· The
walls have blown-in insulation also with the highest R
rating.
· The
vinyl siding is a premium grade to ensure long lasting
maintenance free exterior.
· The
shingles on the roof have a 40-year warranty.
· The
roof overhang is from two to five feet and is designed
to keep the hot sun out in the summer but allows
sunlight in during the winter.
· The
drywall is 5/8" thick to allow for better sound
transmission. (It is fire code rated for insurance
purposes).
· The
wood-burning stove has two class A chimneys, one to
serve the main level and one for the lower level if
someone wants another stove. These type of chimneys can
burn various type of fuel. This one burns wood, which is
plentiful.
· The
stonewall behind the stove has been inspected and meets
all insurance regulations for fire safety.
· The
vaulted ceiling has two top-of-the-line skylights that
crank open – one in the master bedroom and the other
in the master bathroom.
· The
deck flooring off the front entry is maintenance free.
· The
carpeting is neutral top-of-the-line and tough for
longwearing and easy to clean.
· The
kitchen is part of the great room concept and all
appliances remain: the refrigerator and dishwasher are
Kenmore and the microwave and gas stove are Whirlpool.
There is no garbage disposal. The water softener is
owned.
· The
three-season screened porch in the front and on the east
side is so cool and pleasant in the summer.
· The
owners recycle by using a compost bin that can be rolled
to mix things up.
· The
garage is an oversized two-car garage.
· The
partial basement is finished and it has a door to walk
out to the yard. It is plumbed for a bathroom and could
be enclosed for an extra living/bedroom area. The
laundry is also located on this level.
Birds seen include great blue heron, little herons,
kingfishers, bob whites.
Wildlife seen include turkey, possum, deer, squirrel
and raccoon.
Fruit trees include peach, apple, plum, pear and
cherry.
Other trees include oak, black cherry, sycamore, crab
apple, maple, willows and mountain ash.
Grasses include big blue stem, Indian, switch and
cattails.
The pond has tadpoles and frogs.
Renee Shambeau at Best Realty proudly markets this
home and 24 acres. Call her for more info 815/289-6215
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