Tucked inside one of St. Charles' most beloved neighborhoods, this distinctive Wild Rose residence offers something rarely found: timeless Victorian character, thoughtful modern updates, and 38 acres of protected open space right out the back door. With access to scenic walking paths and Pottawatomie Park, this is a home that invites you to slow down and stay a while. The versatile floor plan spans five bedrooms, four full baths, a half bath, multiple gathering spaces, and a finished basement-with warmth and character at every turn. At its heart, a gourmet kitchen with a large granite island and custom built-ins opens to the family room, where a rebuilt gas fireplace and wet bar anchor views of the professionally landscaped backyard. …
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36w473 Ferson Creek Road
Tucked inside one of St. Charles' most beloved neighborhoods, this distinctive Wild Rose residence offers something rarely found: timeless Victorian character, thoughtful modern updates, and 38 acres of protected open space right out the back door. With access to scenic walking paths and Pottawatomie Park, this is a home that invites you to slow down and stay a while. The versatile floor plan spans five bedrooms, four full baths, a half bath, multiple gathering spaces, and a finished basement-with warmth and character at every turn. At its heart, a gourmet kitchen with a large granite island and custom built-ins opens to the family room, where a rebuilt gas fireplace and wet bar anchor views of the professionally landscaped backyard. Formal living and dining rooms set the stage for elegant entertaining, while the screened porch-equally suited to morning coffee or a summer gathering-blurs the line between inside and out. A private guest suite with its own kitchenette and full bath adds rare flexibility: multigenerational living, extended-stay guests, a home office, creative studio, or whatever your next chapter requires. Upstairs, three generous bedrooms and two full baths include a private en-suite. The primary suite occupies its own level-a true retreat with a designer bath featuring heated stone floors, dual vanities, and an oversized multi-head shower. Just beyond, a remarkable dressing room awaits. Flooded with natural light and offering enough closet space for every season, the generous footprint and thoughtful layout offer endless flexibility to design a truly custom space tailored to your needs. Brand-new carpet completes the suite. The finished basement adds recreation and workshop space, along with two cedar closets for exceptional storage. Recent updates are extensive: new roof, five remote-operated skylights, high-efficiency furnace, 4-ton central air, rebuilt garage and guest suite AC, primary suite mini-split, new gutters, sump pump, water heater, water softener, expanded electrical capacity, new outlets throughout, fresh paint, and a paneled refrigerator in the main kitchen that recently underwent a complete rebuild, ensuring the home's character is matched by thoughtful maintenance and care. Brick paver walkways and patios complete a setting that's as polished outside as it is in. Character, flexibility, and modern comfort-all in one remarkable home.
Facts & Features
Property Info
Price
$750,000
Completion Year
1,963
Living Space
3,514 sq ft
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Garage
2 spaces
Lot size
2 acres
Features & Amenities
Garage / Parking
2 spaces
Fireplace
3 fireplaces
Basement
Yes
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Zoned
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Appliances
Water Softener, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood
Flooring
Hardwood, Laminate
Roof
Asphalt
Lot Information
Landscaped, Wooded
Exterior
Balcony, Dog Run
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
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