2151 E US Highway 34, Leland, IL 60531

Welcome to your own private countryside retreat! This is an exceptional custom built 4 bedroom home set on nearly 3 scenic acres surrounded by majestic mature oak trees, spacious lawns, fabulous creek views, and even a wildflower meadow! This beautifully designed residence blends rustic warmth with modern comfort and now includes a NEW outbuilding, constructed in 2025 offering endless possibilities for workshop space, recreational vehicles or that vintage car collection! Inside, you'll find over 2,900 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space featuring four generous bedrooms, three full baths and one half bath, with even more living space in the partially finished basement that includes a 2nd family room, a kitchenette, a full bath, and more! The inviting main floor family room is anchored by a stunning woodburning brick fireplace, while expansive Andersen windows fill the home with natural light and frame picturesque views of the surrounding landscape and meandering creek! The spacious kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and an spacious breakfast area with large windows overlooking the creek and nature beyond. Sliding glass doors lead to a generous elevated patio and lower entertaining space complete with a built-in gas grill, perfect for relaxing evenings or hosting guests. Just inside the two story foyer is the large formal dining room with an view of the creek, and the first floor home office or den featuring build-in bookcases and crown moldings! The spacious first floor Master Bedroom provides a comfortable peaceful escape with large windows, vaulted ceiling, and a private bath featuring a beautifully updated walk-in shower, dual sinks with modern lighted mirrors, and an oversized soaking tub with a view! Not to mention a well designed walk-in closet! The conveniently located first floor laundry room is just off the Master Bath and includes a hidden laundry chute from the second floor for everyday ease and a lot less mess! The large, partially finished basement expands the living space with a generous recreation room, a full bath with a shower, a hidden 'Murphy' bed for guests, and a kitchenette with a sink and a refrigerator, ideal for related living, entertaining, or extended stays. Additionally the unfinished basement space offers exceptional storage with attached shelving and there is even more space to finish however you choose! Additional highlights zoned heating and cooling with dual furnaces, one furnace new in 2024 and dual central air units, one replaced in 2025, two hot water heaters, and a newer water softener. The new roof was added in 2025. The new pole building has a concrete floor and will hold 6 cars and the 10' overhead door is ideal for those larger trucks! The attached HEATED 2.5 car garage even has a EV charger! Tucked way back off the road is where you will find this hidden gem! This is a rare combination of privacy, nature, and modern functionality. Whether you're into shade gardening or vegetables, hiking your own wooded paths and listening for the hoot owls, exploring the creek for tadpoles, or looking for fireflies in the meadow after dark, being outdoors will never be the same! Simply enjoying the peaceful morning sunrise from your own front porch, with a cup of coffee in hand, this one-of-a-kind property offers the lifestyle you've been searching for. Easy access to everything and yet far enough away to be private. Don't wait! Call today. This one is a keeper!