1612 Lakeview Dr Loda, IL 60948

Welcome to lake life at beautiful Bayles Lake! This one-of-a-kind lakefront home offers a unique layout, incredible spaces for entertaining, and all the extras you need to start enjoying life on the water from day one. Pull in to enter through the front door or the oversized attached garage, offering plenty of room for parking along with an additional storage area and convenient half bath. Inside the first level, you'll find a bedroom, full bathroom, and additional loft area providing flexible space for guests, an office, reading nook, or extra sleeping accommodations. Head down one of the two staircases to the lake level where this home truly comes to life! The kitchen and dining area are filled with character and feature a unique sunken seating area - the perfect cozy spot to gather with family and friends. New skylights bring in beautiful natural light from above, adding to welcoming feel of the space. The living area flows into a spacious sunroom, creating another inviting place to relax, entertain, and enjoy the lake setting. Just off the living room is a space that has been transformed into an entertainer's dream, complete with a bar that will remain with the home and access to the sunroom - this could also be converted to the master suite if you wish! Step outside onto the deck for morning coffee, evening drinks, or simply relaxing after a day on the water. From there, head down to the lake where a large dock is ready for boating, fishing, swimming, and long summer days spent on the water. Even the extras are covered! With its unique floor plan, multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, oversized garage, and waterfront setting, this home was made for entertaining, relaxing, and creating memories. And don't forget the golf cart - it stays! Cruise around the lake, visit neighbors, head out to enjoy community activities, or make your way over to nearby Lakeview Country Club for a round of golf. Located just west of Loda and roughly 30 minutes north of Champaign and about two hours south of Chicago - Bayles Lake offers a setting that feels like a getaway while remaining conveniently located in east-central Illinois. The boat is waiting, grab the golf clubs, hop on the golf cart, and come experience what life at Bayles Lake is all about! Whether you're looking for a full-time home or the ultimate lake getaway, this is your chance to experience all it has to offer. Come for the house, stay for the lake life!