Mt Vernon, IL

A Truly Rare Mt. Vernon Estate-Luxury, Privacy & 5+ Acres Within the City! Opportunities to own a property of this caliber and acreage within the city of Mt. Vernon rarely come along. This absolutely pristine, meticulously maintained brick ranch offers exceptional quality, custom craftsmanship, and an impressive list of amenities, all set on over 5 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. From the moment you enter, the attention to detail is unmistakable. The home features Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring, custom crown molding, Pella windows, Hunter Douglas blinds, cedar-lined closets, wool carpeting in the bedrooms, and stunning stained-glass wall panels separating the living and dining areas. The welcoming entry showcases beautiful tile flooring with an intricate wood inlay. Two fireplaces add warmth and character-one in the den with a custom wood and travertine surround and another brick fireplace in the finished walk-out basement. The gourmet kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring custom cabinetry, granite countertops, travertine flooring, a Wolf cooktop with double ovens, and an impressive 79" x 49" side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerator. Heated flooring in the kitchen and baths provides an added level of comfort, while the 3.5 bathrooms showcase beautiful granite floors, walls, and countertops. The finished walk-out basement expands the living and entertaining possibilities with Brazilian cherry flooring, a second kitchen with custom wood cabinetry and granite countertops, a Viking built-in grill and vent hood, fireplace, and dedicated office area. The basement also includes a newer mini-split HVAC system. The attached garage is exceptional in its own right, featuring heated and cooled space, epoxy flooring, and custom cabinetry-perfect for vehicles, hobbies, storage, or a workshop. Outside, the property truly sets itself apart. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature stamped concrete driveways, porches and walkways, landscape lighting, an irrigation system, fenced backyard, and a stocked pond with fountain. A rocked pond overflow provides drainage, while a charming wishing well adds character to the grounds. Two substantial additional buildings provide an abundance of versatile space. One 30' x 40' two-bay building features finished flooring, HVAC, ADT security, and a 10' overhead door. A second 16' x 22' outbuilding also offers HVAC & finished attic storage space, creating exceptional options for a workshop, business, recreational equipment, storage, or additional hobby space. Numerous updates and quality features include a house HVAC system approximately 2 years old, basement mini-split approximately 2 years old, upstairs refrigerator approximately 2 years old, dishwasher approximately 3 years old, filtration system, two water heaters, and a 50+ year CertainTeed roof installed in 2008. This is far more than a home-it is a rare estate property offering luxury, privacy, exceptional craftsmanship, extensive amenities, and over 5 acres within the city of Mt. Vernon. A truly extraordinary opportunity for the discerning buyer seeking space, quality, and convenience in one remarkable property.