Charming and Cozy Home - Price Reduced! Close to Scott AFB

REDUCED and "PRICED TO SELL"   Motivated Seller !  Purchase FSBO and save 6% commissioning fee.  Click on the Slideshow tab located just above the main photo to view 25 additional photos.  This is a very well maintained and clean bi-level home in an established and quiet neighborhood, located quite near to Scott AFB. I retired from the Air Force and purchased this home with full intensions of staying in it. Unfortunately, due to deteriorating medical conditions, I must relocate to a single-level home.  The home will be available for closing after 25 Jan 2010.  Kitchen (electric) appliances, Whirlpool washer and dryer, upright frost-free freezer, all draperies, blinds, window treatments, area rugs, and all wrought iron deck/gazebo furniture is included!  The home has three bathrooms - a full bath; a 3/4 bath; and a 1/2 bath.  Cozy (14.5 x 21.5) family room has wood-burning raised hearth brick fireplace with solid wood mantel and heat-n-glow grate heater that " REALLY " works great!  TRANE high efficiency (gas) heating and cooling system heating. Security system with 3 key pads.  Fresh paint on the main level with new six-panel white doors and trim throughout and two inch white faux blinds. Ceiling fans in every room. New paddle-type (white) switches and recepticals.  Sears mag-na-tight insulated windows -airtight!  Newer carpeting in the living room and main hallway; berber carpeting in the family room.  Roof was replaced (not a lay-over) shortly after the home was purchased and is still in excellent condition.  Seamless gutters w/ gutter guards and oversize downspouts - and water drains directly to the street.  Chimney cap.  Newer gas water heater.  Asphalt driveway was completely re-layed about 2 years ago.  Double car end-loading garage with two doors and openers with hidden remote keypad, floor drain, work bench, utility lights, and birch pegboard for neat and organized tool storage.  Laundry/utility room.  Convenient pull-down attic access from 3rd bedroom allows for a great amount of additional storage space.  Additional storage beneath stairs.  Attractive beveled glass full view storm door.  The backyard is tastefully landscaped featuring upper and lower desks; built-in cast aluminum gas grill (never worry about refilling or exchanging tanks ever again!); custom built 10 x 14 out building; custom built 12 foot Stonewoood gazebo with cedar shake roof; attached tool/potting shed; upper deck overlooks the gazebo and attractive Koi/garden pond with additional water features - If you enjoy the soothing sound of natural running water, you'll just love this!; low voltage landscape and deck lighting; 8 x 24 raised garden area; concrete firewood pad in rear corner of lot holds up to 4 racks of wood; mature and colorful trees, plants and shrubs and various other landscape features; yard is completely fenced and has double-hung gate at end of driveway for conveniency of firewood delivery.  The deck awning is (quality/not cheap and lightweight) insulated, outfitted with guttering and downspout system and is sturdy enough to walk on. Underground utilities.  All the hard work is done, now just sit back and enjoy it, and you'll also have some really great neighbors too! It's a 10-15 minute drive to Scott AFB and is located in a very quiet and convenient neighborhood.  A 1-Year Home Warranty Plan included with most reasonable offer.  This is a very comfortable, clean, and neat home - and also very affordable!  I've enjoyed this home so much and really hate the thought of having to leave. Asking price, terms and conditions are all negotiable.  To schedule a viewing, please call for an appointment.  DIRECTIONS: Sherman St (the end of Rt 161 that intersects with Carlyle Ave) to Muren Blvd.