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2001 Boskydell Road, Carbondale, IL 62902
$925,000 Asking Price
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4
beds
3
baths
3,608
sqft
Built in
1888
A gorgeous hilltop country estate of approximately 70 acres adjacent to Lake Indian Hill Subdivision. Tranquil privacy with sunset views overlooking a stocked pond with abundant wildlife. Boasts swimming, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, birding, sumptuous, landscaped gardens, and a deer hunter’s paradise. Originally built in 1888 with oak and poplar framing, 8" thick walls, and oak and walnut trim. Lovingly maintained with many stylish renovations completed with quality materials and attention to architectural detail thus preserving the home’s historic style. The original staircase has been preserved. Hardwood oak floors have been refinished. A show-stopping 3 story tower with a whimsical iron spiral staircase. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, office, library, 2 decks, 200 + bottle wine cellar. Huge in ground pool and hot tub, nestled into surrounding gardens sloping into a field and forest. Geothermal HVAC. Gas fireplace insert. Cherry and oak cabinets, Wolf restaurant stove. A spacious detached 2 car garage with ample storage, a finished private studio and a massive unfinished attic above. Large barn and pastures for horses. Less than 15 minutes from downtown Carbondale, SIU, and Shawnee National Forest. 30 minutes from Veterans Airport in Marion. Only 1 mile away from a National Blue Ribbon winner, Giant City K-8 School. This estate has been occupied by one family for 47 years. The previous owner was John Gardner, a well-known and colorful writer, poet and professor at SIU.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Attic Storage, Bar, Cable Available, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Garage Door Opener(s), Wet Bar, Solid Surface Counter, Blinds, Security System, High Speed Internet
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Hood/Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement:
- Partial, Unfinished
- Heating:
- Electric, Heat Pump, Cooling Systems - 2+, Geothermal
- Fireplace:
- Gas Log, Family Room, Fireplaces: 1
- Eco/Green Feature:
- Geothermal Heating/Cooling System
Exterior
- General:
- Deck, Hot Tub, Pool In Ground, Replacement Windows, Pole Barn
- Style:
- Two Story
- Parking:
- Detached, Side Load Garage
Construction
- Roofing:
- Rubber, Shingle
- General:
- Two Story, Block, Slab, Stone
Location
- Road/Access:
- Paved
- Originating MLS:
- rmlsa
- County:
- Jackson
Lot
- Zoning:
- See documents, 19-02-353-002
Utilities
- Water:
- Public,Septic System,Other
Financial
- Source:
- rmlsa
- Buyers Agent Compensation:
- 2.5
This listing courtesy of:
FIVE STAR REALTY, DOTTIE MORRIS
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About Carbondale, IL
Housing
- Number of Units
- 16,026
- Median Home Value
- $149,780
- Median Rent
- $592
61.61% of housing units are renter occupied.
18.24% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
71.33%
- Public Transportation
-
2.46%
- Walk to Work
-
7.02%
- Work from Home
-
18.45%
- Other
-
0.04%
The median travel time to work is 15 minutes.
People
- Population
- 29,591
- Median Age
- 34.10
- Median Household Size
- 2.30
Education
- High School
-
16.08%
- Associate’s Degree
-
8.39%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
19.81%
- Graduate Degree
-
24.77%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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