1737 E 1700 North Rd, Watseka, IL 60970

SELLERS WELCOME SERIOUS OFFERS AND OPEN TO REASONABLE NEGOTIATIONS! Escape to the peace and privacy of country living without sacrificing convenience. Situated on 17.17 acres just five minutes from town, this nearly 4,800-square-foot custom home offers space and character, with convenient access to I-57, Routes 45 and 1, and Indiana State Road 41. The home features 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a spacious main-level primary suite with walk-in closet and beautifully remodeled ensuite bath (2026). Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, two large storage rooms, and a 17' x 26' bonus room ideal for a home office, playroom, media room, or guest space. Seven skylights bring abundant natural light, complementing the premium hardwood floors. The living room features a gas/electric fireplace, while the kitchen offers granite countertops. Additional highlights include a laundry room, laundry chute, and hidden closet. The fully finished walk-out basement adds two bedrooms, expansive living space, and a second kitchen area with an additional oven, sink, and refrigerator--perfect for entertaining, guests, or flexible living. Outside, enjoy a newer deck (2023), hot tub, and spectacular 6-acre stocked pond fed by five natural springs. The pond is home to largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, and grass carp. Abundant wildlife, open space for gardening, and room for a hobby farm or chickens make the acreage as versatile as it is beautiful. Additional features include an insulated two-car garage, circular driveway, 126-foot well, furnace/A/C (2022), water heater (2024), attic insulation (2025), and remodeled primary bath (2026). Enjoy Watseka's small-town amenities, including restaurants, coffee shops, boutique shopping, parks, public pool, splash pad, farmers market, historic Watseka Theatre, and community events. A distinctive opportunity to enjoy substantial living space, privacy, a private fishing pond, and room to enjoy the outdoors, all within easy reach of town.