15857 W Baker Road Manhattan, IL 60442

**MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - highest and best due by noon on Monday, Nov. 3**Welcome to your private sanctuary-where comfort, space, and nature converge. This well-maintained RANCH-style home with a FULL WALK-OUT BASEMENT on 1.67 acres offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living and modern convenience, nestled on a lush, landscaped lot that backs directly to Round Barn Farm Park. The property is designed with extensive landscape lighting, large deck with composite decking and 2 motorized Sunsetter awnings (2019), a covered patio with travertine and brick pavers, and an expansive backyard with mature trees offering privacy and a picturesque view. Upon entering the home, the Dining Room is to your left and has hardwood flooring, a tray ceiling, updated chandelier and 2 large windows. Straight ahead is the Great Room with a wood-burning fireplace, vaulted ceiling, hardwood flooring and one of the sliding glass doors leading to the deck. The Kitchen offers a refrigerator plus stainless steel oven, dishwasher and microwave, a center island, walk-in pantry, recessed lighting, a window over the sink offering views of the deck and yard, plus an eating area with a planning desk, 6 windows and another sliding glass door to the deck. This area is rounded out with a Laundry Room featuring a washer, dryer, and utility sink; and a powder room. The Primary Bedroom Suite boasts a vaulted ceiling with lighted fan, dual windows with an arched window above. The luxurious en-suite bathroom has been updated (2019) with a granite-topped vanity with dual sinks, step-in shower with fold-down seat, extended soaking tub, water closet with a pocket door, recessed lighting, LVP wood-like flooring, spacious walk-in closet and a linen closet. The other 2 bedrooms are generously sized and overlook the backyard. The unfinished walk-out basement is as large as the main level and contains the utility room, bathroom rough-in, kitchenette rough-in, and atrium door to the paver patio. Another unique feature of this home is the lawn equipment garage - great for hobbyists or gardeners. This space can be accessed from the basement or outdoors. It features an overhead garage door, 220v outlet, and workbench. You may drive a riding lawn mower in and out with ease. Updates include the furnace and air conditioner (Oct 2025); well pump and tank replaced (2016); the 2 septic tanks were pumped and chlorinator serviced in July 2025; honeycomb shades in the bedrooms and wood-like blinds in the kitchen (2025). There are Andersen windows and sliding doors throughout, plus a Cavitette septic system. This is a rare opportunity to own a well-maintained walk-out ranch home with acreage. Call your Realtor for an appointment today!