This beautiful 4,770 square foot (which includes a finished basement) country home on 4.47 acres is surrounded by a bean field and lots of mature trees which creates lovely outdoor living spaces. The wide front porch opens into a beautiful foyer with a stairway that winds up to the second floor with 4 bedrooms and one full bath. To the right is a lovely formal dining room with a bay. From the foyer to the east is a two-story family room with large windows and ample wall space. An upstairs bridge with office space overlooking the family room and foyer. The family room opens into a spacious kitchen with ample wood cabinetry, lots of prep space, a large island with solid surface countertops and a walk-in pantry to boot! The attached screened-in porch out the kitchen door is a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation after work. The vast master suite has a fabulous bath and walk-in closets. Some new flooring and fresh paint, dishwasher and range new in 2024, 1 garage door new 2024, and new roof on shed. This country house is special.

Benton is located in Illinois. Benton, Illinois 62812has a population of 7,101. Benton 62812 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 32.13% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28.39%.
The median household income in Benton, Illinois 62812 is $46,530. The median household income for the surrounding county is $47,751 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Benton 62812 is 40.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 23.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.1 inches per year, with 5.8 inches of snow per year.