What a rare opportunity to purchase one of the most well-built and beautiful homes in McLean County! Grace, Charm, Character, Functionality. It feels purpose-built for a beautiful life. Custom built and lovingly kept by the original owners for 32 years, 9030 Hardesty Run is built like a fortress! It feels like home, but also feels like a retreat. Set high on a .79-acre corner lot, the home looks out over a fully stocked lake from a series of outdoor rooms: A storybook covered front porch, sun deck off the vaulted sunroom, covered walkout patio, brick paver terrace, fire pit, a rose garden, shed, and a granite-topped grill station. And that's just the outdoor living space! Inside, the custom millwork sets a refined tone with the most beautiful custom woodwork details: Built- ins, ceiling-height cabinetry, pocket doors, window seats, deep casings, and rich hardwoods. The foyer is flanked by a gorgeous office with custom coffered wood ceiling and a formal dining. The kitchen is a Chef's DREAM COME TRUE! All stainless appliances include: Viking fridge, built-in Advantium convection oven & microwave with steam feature, custom ice maker, double Fischer Paykel dishwasher, commercial grade Fischer Paykel DCS commercial grade gas cooktop, hood, built-in pantry, THREE sinks, separate wine & coffee bars, granite counters with a butcher-block island extension. The large main-level family room (wood fireplace w/gas start) flows to the vaulted sunroom via 2 sets of glass french doors. A wall of built-ins links kitchen to garage; the separate laundry/mudroom adds bench seating, Quartz counters, pull-outs (incl. trash), built-in ironing board, and dual hanging racks. The primary suite reads like a spa-dual custom closets with pocket doors; honed-granite double vanity with hidden outlets; discreet medicine cabinets; custom cabinetry, steamer shower (heated light just outside); jetted tub with neck/back jets and chromotherapy; **motorized blinds** here-and custom blinds throughout-convey (curtains excluded; hardware stays). Upstairs: Three oversized bedrooms, a generous loft, a bath with cast-iron Kohler steeping tub, separate shower, and double vanity; two unfinished rooms await your ideas- great for seasonal decor. The walkout lower level echoes an elegant pub with daylight lake views: Enormous family/rec room with gas fireplace, built-ins, wet bar, kitchenette, and a gym-sized fitness room. About 2,500 sq ft down (2/3 finished) plus tidy storage/mechanicals. Oversized 2-car garage with pull-down stairs to a floored attic; room to add a third stall, though a mature cypress-kept by design-enhances the landscape. As solid as it is graceful! 2x6 construction, 50-ft mono-trusses, and 9-ft ceilings on every level. Comfort is dialed-in with central vac, instant hot water, three A/C units 2 are newer (2023 & 2021), and an ultra-efficient zoned boiler (2023). Roof is 15 years old. Thoughtful site design means no sump pump; footing tile carries water to the lake. Approx. 6,500 sq ft 5-6 BR 4.5 BA 2 FP.