177 Southmoreland Pl, Decatur, IL 62521

William Barnes Jr. Lake Decatur Estate home: Impressive 1937 design of Chicago based architect, Walter Frazier. Transformed and expanded with new construction in 1998 by Steve Horve Builders (ten years new). Residence has 8,077 finished sq. ft. (Main floor 2,977, Upper 3,480, lower 1,620) and 170 lower unfinished sq. ft. Situated on 1.57 acre site which does accommodate a full length back veranda plus lower level walkout patio. Take a Tram ride to lakeside boat dock, sun deck and electric hoist storage. Plus separate staircase. 289 linear feet of Lake Decatur shoreline. Spacious rooms with lots of natural light. Two story 22' tall entry foyer with honed and filled travertine flooring, powder room, carpeted staircase to second level and lower level of home. Custom drapery. Chandelier: Bronze two tier Belgium inlaid mermaid candle stick design. Dining room with honed and filled travertine flooring, stone fireplace, built-in china cabinets with glass paneled doors, hand painted (d cor Chinois) French wall covering, atrium door entrance to lakeside veranda, velvet hand painted drapery, chandelier: bronze art deco three tier waterfall crystal. Living room with herringbone design Santos Mahogany hardwood floors, stone fireplace, double atrium doors to lakeside veranda, chandelier: Schonbek Australian crystal two tier. Double door entry library with herringbone design Santos Mahogany hardwood floors, Cherry paneled sidewalls and ceiling treatment with decorative beams. Architectural fireplace, book storage, wet bar, bathroom, double atrium doors to lakeside veranda. Staircase to lower level. Elevator serves all three levels. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with adjacent breakfast room: Mauser custom cabinetry with granite countertops. Center island with beveled edge butcher block top, heated food warming drawer, wine refrigerator. Premium appliances. Stainless steel 60"" Viking cooking range with char grille, double ovens, griddle and overhead hood, microwave, sub zero refrigerator/freezer. Bosch dishwasher. Planning desk, honed and filled Travertine floors, architectural fireplace, double door access to lakeside veranda, security controls for exterior of home, and custom drapery, chandelier: French antique crystal two tier. Exercise room with access to exterior granite patio and barbeque area. Three car heated garage with full length side windows and built in storage. Second level: Master suite with bed chamber, carpeted floors, sitting area with fireplace, library shelving, concealed kitchenette: microwave, refrigerator, sink. Walk-in closet with custom shelving and center island storage, exterior windows provide natural lighting, (this room could double as a nursery). Master bath: Spa inspired for ultimate relaxation: Large corner Jacuzzi tub, spacious glass front shower for two, polished marble (cr me Marfil Elegante), heated flooring, built-in storage closets for hanging clothes full length / robe storage, His & Her vanities, concealed toilet and bidet with operational exterior window. Heated towel bars, crystal polished gold handles on all fixtures. Ceiling mood lighting in circular perimeter design, atrium concealed cove lighting plus overhead heat lamps. Guest suite: apartment style living room with marble fireplace and library storage, carpeted floors, full bathroom. Fully concealed laundry and separate kitchenette. Second bedroom: Expansive bed chamber with private full bath, walk-in shower concealed toilet, twin cedar closets. Polished marble flooring, Jacuzzi tub with window seat.