Experience Private, Peaceful Living in this Unique, One-of-a-Kind Home with a convenient horseshoe-shaped driveway! Nestled on a HUGE wooded .61-acre lot, this home combines rustic charm with modern updates! Inside, you'll find a cozy log cabin aesthetic with knotty pine walls, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and refinished hardwood flooring (2023), creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is both functional and welcoming, featuring an eat-in area, a breakfast bar, a new stove (2023), and a space with plumbing ready for a dishwasher. In addition to the kitchen, this home boasts a front living room and a spacious family room in the back, offering plenty of room to relax or entertain. Two of the three oversized bedrooms feature HUGE walk-in closets, offering plenty of storage space. A full bathroom is located between the primary and 2nd bedroom and features a cast iron tub. There is also a large separate storage room that can easily be converted into a pantry or a walk-in closet, giving you even more flexibility! The recently updated 2nd full bathroom includes a stylish tiled walk-in shower, a new pedestal sink, and a new toilet for added comfort. Convenient main-level laundry means no more trips up and down the stairs! The home's practical updates continue with a new two-car garage, built in 2019, offering ample storage and a workshop area, and new gutters with leaf guards for easy maintenance. The gorgeous ENORMOUS FENCED yard backs up to a beautiful park with a playground, baseball fields, and a walking path! You'll enjoy peaceful surroundings with easy access to shopping and conveniences. This home also has historical significance in the area, as it was originally built as Gorton School, a one-room schoolhouse from 1866. In 1977, a modern home addition was made, seamlessly blending the home's charm with contemporary features. The home retains special historical details like exposed brick and some original hardwood from the 19th-century structure, preserving its unique character. Additional highlights include central air, a gas furnace, and a dry basement with both an inside door and outdoor cellar access, providing even more storage options. This truly unique gem offers a perfect blend of history, rustic elegance, and modern convenience! No HOA! Bring your campers and outdoor toys! This special home is a must-see! Book your private showing today!
Welcome to The Barn! This extraordinary barn conversion in Bristol, IL, offers over 6,000 square feet of country living space, seamlessly blending rustic charm with modern amenities. The home features stunning exposed original beams and beautiful wood millwork throughout, preserving the character of its former life while offering all the comforts of a contemporary residence. The main level is a showstopper, with an open-concept layout that showcases the two-story foyer, highlighted by expansive windows, built-in bookcases, an overhead catwalk, and a rolling library ladder. The gourmet kitchen is a cook's dream, boasting granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large walk-in pantry complete with an additional closet and a dummy waiter to easily transport groceries from the garage. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the family room, which leads to a second-story deck overlooking the sprawling 1-acre yard. Wide-plank hardwood floors and the rich, warm tones of the exposed beams add a sense of warmth and sophistication to this spacious living area. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level and features a large walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom equipped with two showers, including a roll-in shower designed for wheelchair accessibility. The Main level also includes one of two laundry rooms and one of two utility rooms with an HVAC system. The third level features two additional en suite bedrooms and an unfinished walk-in attic, perfect for storage or ready to be transformed into additional living space. The lower level (garage level) includes three bedrooms, including two of the en suite bedrooms and one additional bedroom that was used as a craft room, a full bath, a utility room with one of two HVAC systems, and the original barn doors that lead out to the yard, keeping a connection to the home's rustic past. Multiple closets offer ample storage space. The home also includes unique features like a silo base converted into a koi pond, original exposed cement flooring in the back, and equipment for heated floors, which is included but not installed. The solar panels are not currently in operation but can be activated with a lease, offering a sustainable living option. This one-of-a-kind property is a rare opportunity to own a historic barn that has been lovingly transformed into a modern masterpiece, perfect for those who appreciate the blend of old-world charm and contemporary living.
One story home in Bristol on .81 acre corner lot with water views. Not a cookie cutter floor plan! Enter into a large living room with fireplace that is open to the kitchen. Enjoy both a formal eating area and a breakfast bar, large pantry closet. Step down to dining and large family room with vaulted ceilings, beams, sky light, stone fireplace and sliding doors with access to deck. Three bedrooms, and office/den that can be converted to a fourth bedroom with second full bath. Home is much larger than it looks from the outside!
This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom brick ranch home sits on 1.1 acres in the Willowbrook subdivision. Recent upgrades include a new roof, soffit, fascia, siding, oversized gutters, windows in the back of the home and sunroom, a high-efficiency water heater, and new toilets! The heated two-car attached garage leads into a convenient laundry room, followed by a spacious eat-in kitchen. The large family room and adjacent room provide a large space for entertaining. Enjoy stunning sunrises and beautiful sunsets from the three-season room. Outdoor space is abundant, featuring an oversized shed for additional storage and a large bonfire pit for cozy fall nights. Experience the tranquil country atmosphere, all while being just five minutes from shopping. The home needs a little TLC but has great bones and so much to offer. Come take a look today!
The median home value in Bristol, IL is $422,500. This is higher than the county median home value of $313,100. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Bristol, IL is $422,500. Approximately 52.37% of Bristol homes are owned, compared to 14.78% rented, while 32.85% are vacant. Bristol real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Bristol real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Bristol, Illinois has a population of 1,744. Bristol is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 28.52% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 42.61%.
The median household income in Bristol, Illinois is $93,302. The median household income for the surrounding county is $101,816 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Bristol is 47 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.7 inches per year, with 29.5 inches of snow per year.