Escape from the ordinary with this distinctive architecturally intriguing 3-4 bedroom, 2 full bath two story vinyl sided home perched upon an established mature 1.50 acre corner lot on the edge of Illiopolis with convenient interstate access! This home was designed and constructed by and for an architect himself along with his family -- one of a kind inside and out top to bottom. Step inside and be welcomed by a fascinating open living/dining concept with amazing natural light, luxury vinyl plank flooring, woodburning fireplace, soaring cathedral ceilings with eight overhead skylights, built-ins, and French doors that lead to exterior. Main floor also features an equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar, convenient tiled laundry room, full hall bath with a double vanity, and three comfortably sized bedrooms including a primary suite with cathedral ceilings, three closets (one walk-in), and a full private bath with a double vanity. Travel upstairs via a spiral staircase to a cozy 12X11 den/office with a balcony overlooking the main living area as well as two adjacent floored attic areas in addition to a great 16X11 rec room/optional fourth bedroom that is showcased by amazing natural light via the huge windows that go all the way to the floor. Property also features 12 total overhead skylights (AMAZING!), two car attached side facing garage, quaint fenced back area, amazing patio, front circular drive, whole house generator, private well/septic system -- the list goes on! WOW!