OWNER MOTIVATED...PRICE REDUCED $50,000 to $699,00 - 3 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bath / 3,294 finished sq. ft. / $212 per sq. ft. / 3-acres / in-ground pool / stocked pond / fenced 1-acre pasture / 65' x 48' 5-Car Garage with heated workshop and storage near Lake Sara Marina Lake Sara-Area 3-Acre Ranch with In-ground Pool, Pond, 65' x 48' 5-Car Garage with Heated Workshop & Storage Area, Fenced 1-Acre Pasture This is the Lake Sara-area lifestyle property buyers wait for. Just three miles from Effingham and approximately one-quarter mile from the renovated Lake Sara Marina, this private three-acre ranch delivers an exceptional blend of resort-style outdoor living, usable land, flexible finished space and a remarkable 5-Car Garage with heated workshop and storage. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 3,294 finished square feet with carpet-free flooring and easy, entertaining-friendly layout. A KitchenAid stainless-steel appliance suite was added in 2022, and the laundry area includes a Whirlpool front-load washer and dryer. The finished walkout lower level brings an entirely different dimension to the home, featuring its own exterior entrance, Whirlpool side by side refrigerator, microwave, and an impressive 12' x 8' wet bar with seating for eight. It is a polished, private setting for guests, game days, relaxation, and memorable gatherings. French doors open to a beautifully finished backyard designed for summer. The 18' x 36' in-ground pool, with depths from four to eight feet, is framed by established perennial landscaping, a custom stained wood fence, and a 30' x 14' stained 2 tier deck. At the back of the property, a mature, fully stocked pond with fountain and multicolored lighting creates a memorable picture, while a 40-foot wooded rear buffer adds privacy. The acreage is equally compelling. A one-acre high tensile fenced pasture creates excellent potential for equestrian and hobby-farm pursuits, while also offering the open space and privacy buyers want in a country property. the 65' x 48' 5 car garage with heated workshop and storage provides serious versatility: four 8' x 9' overhead doors with individual openers, a 10' x 10' overhead door with opener suitable for boat or RV storage, 12-foot ceilings, 3 more open bays for all you car enthusiast, a 47' x 15' heated party/game room with half bath. A newer asphalt drive runs from the road to the 5-car garage, with generous parking between the home and 5-car garage. A 12' x 10' garden shed adds practical storage. Whether your vision includes lake-area recreation, poolside entertaining, a serious workshop, boat or RV storage, collector vehicles, equestrian or hobby-farm pursuits, or simply the privacy of a beautifully equipped country home, this property offers an uncommon combination of assets in one exceptional setting. Schedule a private showing and experience the space, flexibility, and lifestyle this property offers.
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