Fabulous home on wooded 1.7+or- acres on the lazy Kankakee River in Aroma Park but just over 15 minutes to I-57 and about an hour to downtown Chicago! Perfect for a weekend getaway or retreat for a family, extended family or small group! The home has approx. 200 feet of river frontage on the Kankakee River, one of the cleanest rivers in Illinois. 7 room home has an open floor plan with kitchen and full bath on the 1st floor. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms and a 2nd bathroom. The home has wraparound screened porch with a beautiful view of the River for evenings of eating dinner or relaxing playing cards! Garage faces the river and has low clearance for cars and no driveway. The garage can best be used as storage for canoes, kayaks, inner tubes, etc. or used like a basement. This home is tucked away from the main road and surrounded by walnut and oak trees yet minutes from Berkots grocery store, Ryans Pier for the best burgers in the County, 2 areas of Forest Preserve land for walks or gatherings, shopping in Kankakee, Bradley or Bourbonnais and Saturday Farmers Market in downtown Kankakee! 2 locations for Kankakee River State Park for hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and snowmobile and equestrian trails! Previous family member was an artist. She actually was a painter and ceramist and hosted many parties with other potters for collective firings. A detached 24'x24' studio with 2 kilns and a screened in workspace are on the property. One kiln has been used exclusively for salt firings. Or just enjoy the lazy river and go kayaking, canoeing or possible ice skating in the winter. Property is in an estate so it is being sold "As Is". Ask for AHS brand home warranty. Start Packin'!