1249 Cynthia Drive

1249 Cynthia Drive sits on a quiet dead-end street one block from Stolberg Lake, in a Belleville neighborhood with only one way in and one way out, so traffic is light and the pace is easy. It has already passed the City of Belleville occupancy inspection, so you can move forward with confidence.

A lot with room to grow. At 0.40 acre and 140 feet wide, this is one of the bigger lots around. Large mature trees shade the backyard, and the wide side yard off the walk-out gives you space to plan the outdoor living you've always wanted: a bigger patio, an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, or even a future in-ground pool.

Main level. Step through the insulated steel front door into a freshly painted living room filled with natural light from three large windows overlooking the covered front porch. Cove molding frames the ceilings, and replacement insulated double-hung windows run throughout the main level. The dining area has tile flooring and a sliding door to the deck, the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening grilling under the trees.

Kitchen. Freshly painted, with a tile backsplash, double sink and gas range, plus slide-out shelves, an appliance garage to keep counters clear, and a corner planning desk. The butcher-block island is handy for prep and serving, and moves out easily if you prefer a more open layout.

Bedrooms and bath. All three bedrooms have new carpet, fresh paint and bypass-door closets. The hall bath offers a walk-in shower, a comfort-height vanity and a large double-door linen closet.

The walk-out lower level. This is where the house really opens up. A spacious recreation room leads into a family room built for cozy nights, with a wood-burning brick fireplace with blower and a dry bar for entertaining. A second full bath with tub/shower makes it easy to host, and sliding doors walk straight out to the concrete patio and side yard, so indoor and outdoor living flow together. Unfinished space adds room for a workshop and extra storage.

The extras. A 200-amp breaker panel, attached one-car garage with opener, a main-level utility room with washer and gas dryer hookups and backyard access, a storage shed, vinyl siding and an architectural shingle roof.

Location. Illinois Routes 13 and 15 are just minutes away, making it easy to reach downtown Belleville's restaurants and shops, regional shopping in Fairview Heights, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, and downtown St. Louis beyond.

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