Experience country living on a beautifully landscaped 1-acre home in Normal, where the charm of country serenity meets the convenience of in-town living. Framed by 17 rosebud trees and lush hosta gardens, this property offers a private, park-like setting designed for both relaxation and entertaining.    Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home showcases a kitchen with granite countertops, updated sink, faucet, and window, complemented by newer appliances and stylish flooring that flows seamlessly through the main living spaces. Lovely sunroom with amazing views and natural sunlight flowing throughout. Warm, inviting living areas feature a gas fireplace on the main level and an additional electric fireplace in the walkout lower level, creating cozy feeling all year around.    Step outside to your own resort-style retreat. The walkout lower level opens to a stunning 20x40 heated pool, complete with updated liner, LED lighting, and new 2025 mechanicals including filter, pump, and advanced heating system. Surrounded by newly poured concrete, this outdoor oasis is ideal for elevated entertaining or quiet summer evenings.    Additional enhancements include a newly insulated home and garage, a recently replaced driveway with expanded parking, a newer water heater, and a beautifully constructed deck with pergola engineered to support a hot tub. A 22x20 outbuilding and a secluded firepit area further elevate the lifestyle this property offers.    This is more than a home-it's a private retreat designed for comfort, style, and exceptional outdoor living.    New Driveway and extra parking pad 2025   New insulation throughout house and garage 4 years ago  New Flooring in family room, dining room, kitchen, sunroom 3 years ago  All new carpet 3 years old  New Sunroom window and slider 3 years ago  New kitchen sink, faucet, granite countertops 2 years ago  Appliances 4 years old  Kitchen window 3 year old  New can lighting and fans  2nd bathroom window 3 years old  New water heater in 2025  20x40 pool 4ft-8ft  New pool concrete was done in 2025  Pool liner and LED lights 3 years old  New lines skimmer deep end of the pool 2025  New filter/pump 2025  Chlorinator/ heater  in 2025  Side deck 3 years old all new rock  1/2 bath added in lower level  Gutterguards added   Roof approx 15 years old  Gas fireplace approx 3 years old