Courtesy: RE/MAX Rising
309-340-1000
There are homes...and then there are places that become part of your story. Welcome to the Prairie Creek Schoolhouse-an extraordinary early-1900s landmark where history has not simply been preserved, but artfully reawakened. Every restoration, every finish, every carefully selected detail honors the soul of this remarkable building while creating a home unlike anything else on the market. Gracefully positioned on more than a half-acre, the iconic schoolhouse rises from a landscape worthy of a painting. Wrapped in timeless Streator brick, the property is embraced by towering evergreens and spectacular perennial gardens that burst into brilliant color from spring through fall. New architectural shingles and gutters crown every structure, ensuring beauty and confidence for years to come. The grounds are as purposeful as they are picturesque. An oversized, insulated and heated two-car garage offers a workshop spacious enough for dreamers, craftsmen, and collectors alike. A pristine henhouse stands ready for a flock of fresh egg-laying hens-or an inspired new purpose. Nearby, an expansive garden and storage building with electricity and gas service quietly awaits your vision. Then the front door opens......and time simply slows. Sunlight pours through enormous west-facing windows, dancing across gleaming original hardwood floors and illuminating rich century-old woodwork that has stood witness to generations. The ceilings soar nearly 11 feet overhead, filling the space with a grandeur rarely experienced in residential architecture. Authentic period lighting casts a warm glow, while a 4-by-8-foot chalkboard remains proudly in place-a timeless reminder that this room was once filled with eager young minds, hopeful futures, and the quiet rhythm of country school days. The kitchen is where heritage meets craftsmanship. Refaced maple cabinetry is paired with rich white oak butcher block countertops, handcrafted herringbone tile, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling vintage-inspired tiled feature wall. A suite of new GE fingerprint-resistant stainless steel appliances blends seamlessly into the design, while stamped vintage-style flooring grounds the space in authentic character rather than imitation. The primary suite feels less like a bedroom and more like a boutique retreat. Wrapped in luxurious, color-drenched finishes, it is anchored by a magnificent repurposed turn-of-the-century mantel that has found new life as an unforgettable architectural headboard. It is bold, romantic, and entirely one of a kind. The home's story continues downstairs. Original stairs have been lovingly restored before transitioning onto a newly crafted red oak landing and staircase leading to a completely reimagined lower level. Fresh insulation, new drywall, luxury vinyl plank flooring, repurposed vintage doors and hardware, LED lighting, two generous bedrooms, a welcoming family room, an inviting laundry room, and abundant storage create a lower level that feels every bit as intentional as the original schoolhouse above. Yet perhaps the home's greatest luxury isn't found in its finishes.....It is found in its stillness. Morning coffee arrives with the gentle procession of deer wandering across the property. Bald eagles circle effortlessly overhead. Evenings become an event as the immense west-facing windows frame sunsets that seem to stretch forever across the prairie, filling the schoolhouse with an ever-changing masterpiece of amber, crimson, lavender, and gold. Properties like Prairie Creek Schoolhouse are not built-they are inherited. They are discovered. They are cherished by those who understand that the rarest luxury is authenticity. With a clean septic inspection and service completed in June 2026, boiler professionally cleaned, and inspected in June 2026, and well water test returning clean results that same month, this remarkable home offers confidence to match its undeniable beauty. Become the next superintendent of this extraordinary rural property.
Courtesy: Compass
312-319-1168
Custom-built brick by brick by Funk Builders & Woodworking, this extraordinary ranch-style estate on nearly five private acres in McLean is a rare offering - defined by 36" doorframes, handcrafted solid oak trim, vaulted ceilings, Brazilian walnut floors, and travertine stone. A floor-to-ceiling Galena-inspired brick fireplace, flanked by sweeping arched windows, commands the great room framing the natural world just beyond the glass like a living painting throughout every season. Designed for true flexibility: three bedrooms across the main level and four full baths, plus two main-level office/den spaces that easily convert to additional bedrooms. The fully appointed lower level delivers a complete in-law suite - second chef's kitchen, hand-carved wood bar, recreation room, workshop, and walkout access. Live it as two separate living quarters or a single 6-7 bedroom home across two levels - ideal for multi-generational living. The main-level chef's kitchen features cherrywood cabinetry and island seating for six. Oversized two-car garage plus ample exterior parking. French doors open to a covered porch descending to a stone patio, pergola, water garden, and curated landscape with flowering and fruiting trees. Whitetail deer, bald eagles, and open grounds complete a setting worlds away from the ordinary - ~4.8 manicured acres with nothing but the quiet of nature. Recent updates: brand new geothermal HVAC, remodeled guest bath, new basement LVP flooring (2024-2025). Twenty minutes to Bloomington-Normal, equidistant in drive time between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis and just miles from Funks Grove and the newly extended Constitution Trail connecting McLean to Bloomington, IL - rural seclusion with immediate access to major employment, top-rated schools and universities, healthcare, and infrastructure. Offerings of this caliber are extraordinarily rare. Contact the listing agent for a private showing.
Courtesy: eXp Realty
309-838-5794
Small-town living at its best! This well-maintained ranch offers 3 main-floor beds, an attached 2 car garage, and a partially finished basement with bonus rooms, storage, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy a beautifully updated kitchen and bath, plus major updates including the roof, appliances, flooring, sump pump, and water heater. The spacious, privacy-fenced backyard sits on over a quarter-acre and features a patio, firepit, and playset. Located on a quiet dead-end street in McLean, this move-in-ready home offers peaceful living just 20 minutes from Bloomington and Lincoln, with easy access to I-55 and Route 66.
Situated down a long private lane between McLean and Heyworth with convenient interstate access is this 1860 constructed 4-bedroom, 1.5 bath wood sided two story home perched high upon 4.04 private secluded acres with views for miles! Main floor of home boasts a gracious bright and airy front facing living room with a charming open staircase and lovely wood flooring, equipped and efficient kitchen/dining concept, convenient laundry facilities, updated full bath, roomy bedroom/den (has an access point into bathroom), and a fantastic 9X21 enclosed side porch (NOT included in total square footage), Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms -- one with freshly installed carpeting and an adjacent 5X8 walk-in closet, an 8X8 storage/office area, and a hall half bath. Property also features a partial basement, solid concrete block detached garage, and some replacement windows. Private well/septic system on property. Heyworth schools. So incredibly much to appreciate with this truly rare rural McLean County property!
Andrea D. Conner, License 471020674, Xome Inc., License 478026347, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 Highway 121 Bypass, Ste 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Mc Lean is located in Illinois. Mc Lean 61754 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 24.86% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.65%.
