1511 W Demeter Drive, Freeport, IL 61032 listing details

About 1511 W Demeter Drive, Freeport, IL 61032 La Hacienda . Built by renowned Chicago architects Huszagh & Hill. This unique residential compound, set back from the roadway at the end of a recently paved private lane, boasts 7 bedrooms and 6.5 baths with nearly 6000 finished square feet. On approximately a one acre plot with mature trees on a high bluff overlooking Yellow Creek, this lovely Mediterranean inspired stucco property with Spanish tile roofs has both service and residential wings. The service wing features a two story bell tower with a circular office on the main floor and a circular studio directly above, accessed by an exterior staircase, and has new carpeting and custom Anderson windows throughout. The adjoining service quarters has its own full bathroom and leads directly to the 3 stall 788 square foot heated garage.This wing is joined to the main residence by a 28ft. loggia with lovely columns and a groined ceiling. The front double oak doors of the main residence open to a foyer. A short flight of steps lead to the 43' x 26' living room where time has stood still. There is a massive stone 10' wide fireplace with cypress mantle, period iron chandelier and wall sconces, 18ft. high beamed ceiling, 5 sets of French doors leading to the outside, and a breathtaking veranda with creek view. Unique wood vinyl plank flooring is found in the living room and dining room. There is carpet in the veranda room. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and 2 full Art Deco baths, connected by a cypress balcony. From the living room double birch doors that lead to the dining room with vaulted beamed ceiling and 4 sets of French doors leading to the outside. Beyond the dining room are the kitchen and breakfast room with Corian center island and countertops, ceramic tile flooring, electric double ovens, and gas cooktop. A 39' deck off the kitchen connects the home with the outdoors. Beyond the kitchen is the laundry room, service quarters with full bath, 2 carpeted bedrooms with a shared bath, and carpeted 480 sq. ft. master suite with full bath and a sitting room. This bedroom wing was added in 2000, features custom Anderson windows and bathrooms with fine Kohler and Grohe fixtures, ceramic tiling. Seller will consider all reasonable offers!