4 Derby Way

Bloomington, Illinois 61704

Welcome - is how you feel upon entering this elegant yet comfortable custom-built home in Hawthorne II. While the entry is regally positioned atop an elevated landscape, the wide foyer flanked by formal yet casual dining and living rooms lays the tone for the warm and inviting decor these original homeowners present. Trey ceilings, triple crown and picture frame molding, hardwood flooring with tasteful inlays, palatial windows, iron spindle bannisters, plantation shutters throughout main floor & bedrooms and 2-story foyer and family room are just some of the unique features to find in this home. Enjoy the cooks dream kitchen with island, service bar, eat-in breakfast nook, plus hi-end GE appliances including gas stove top and convection wall oven. First floor primary suite showcases a complete remodel of bath - split sinks, Italian marble tiled walls and walk-in shower, freestanding whirlpool soaking tub and private commode (2020). These owners upgraded the main-floor laundry adding multiple cabinets, work surface, hanging rack and pull-outs. The second level landing provides outstanding views of the main activity and directs towards 3 large bedrooms, full shared bath plus an ensuite in bedroom 3. Not done yet as the full-finished walk-out basement satisfies every entertainers needs ... large open rec area perfectly holds professional size pool table, wet-bar with wine cellar ability and separate 20x22 rec room is for quieter media viewing socializing or exercise. Also tucked away is a full-sized office complete with custom-built bookcases. The oversized storage area with egress presents an opportunity to easily add a bedroom to this lower level while not compromising storage needs. Yearning to go outside? You can walk-out to a private patio, ascend to the large deck (2016) off the kitchen and family room and take in the beauty of the private treelined deep backyard - spacious enough to host large or small gatherings. Additional home features include Irrigation system, whole house attic power fans (2022), front door (2019) direct-vent gas FP, custom plantation shutters, curtains and Hunter Douglas remote window shades. Professionally landscaped private 100X180 lot. You don't want to miss out on this beauty!!