$1,695,000

An incredibly unique find! Experience the utmost in luxury, privacy, and quality in a location just minutes from all the shopping, fine dining, and activities of Downtown Galena combined with the privacy, expanse, and scenic beauty of a setting offering a rural feel. Tucked at the end of a long private drive nestled amidst the trees 1.38 acres of park-like setting sits this dramatically-styled 4 bed/3.5 bath masterpiece custom-designed and built as a personal residence of the former owner of one of Galena's premier builders, Galena Hillside Homes, and featuring stunning architecture, incredible craftsmanship and design, high-end finish work, and a flair of rustic elegance all combined with manicured grounds, elevated views, internal trails, expansive garage totaling 4+ car capacity, incredible outdoor living areas, and so much more. Stunning two story foyer with grand custom staircase by Gary David Woodworks greets you upon entry, and opens to sprawling main level featuring generous living room with wood clad cathedral ceilings and floor-to-ceiling brick surround gas fireplace, modern kitchen with gorgeous custom cabinetry, a mix of granite and Corian counters, eat-at center island, large pantry, glass doored built-in hutch, and eat-in breakfast nook that feeds to expansive rear composite deck with breathtaking views of the treed backdrop and surrounding property, formal dining room with ample space to entertain, incredible laundry room with upper and lower cabinetry, sink, and folding counter, convenient powder room, and spacious master suite with walk-in closet and spa-like master bath with updated soaking tub and luxurious full tile surround separate shower. Ascend to the upper level to find two comfortable guest bedrooms and a nicely appointed full bath with tub/shower combo and tile accent surround. Retreat to the finished walk-out lower to find a haven for recreation, entertainment and relaxation that houses sweeping family room with custom wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling limestone surround gas fireplace and wet bar, full fitness room, additional guest bedroom, open office area, and utility room with storage and secondary laundry area. Huge, heated 4+ car garage that has plenty of room for vehicles, toys, workshop and more, and even has a semi-finished loft area above that is heated, cooled and plumbed for another full bath for future expansion. Enjoy the outdoors and beautiful natural scenery from several outdoor areas that include the aforementioned main level deck with natural gas pipe for grill and firepit, warm and inviting covered front porch, generous rear concrete patio, and private patio off garage rear. Exterior is highlighted by extensive landscaping, limestone stairs to rear yard, and amazing stamped and exposed aggregate driveway. Picturesque acreage contains a nice mixture of treed and open grounds. Truly a one-of-a-kind Galena experience. Square footage is approximate. *One listing agent (Jonathan Miller) is related to sellers.