263 Melinda Court, Swansea, IL 62226

Some homes are just addresses. This one is a feeling. The moment you turn onto Melinda Court, something shifts. It's quiet in the way that only a cul-de-sac can be the kind of quiet where kids still play outside and neighbors actually know each other's names.

And then you see it. That wide covered front porch, the mature trees, the hint of water glimmering just beyond the tree line. You haven't even walked in yet and you already don't want to leave. That feeling doesn't go away inside. Nearly 3,600 square feet of finished living unfolds across three levels, each one with its own personality.

The main floor opens with a fireplace living room anchored by an accent wall and warm hardwood floors that carry you into a kitchen built for real life, checkerboard island, stainless appliances, breakfast nook big enough for everyone, and a dining room that handles the holidays without breaking a sweat.

Sunday mornings were made for this floor plan. Upstairs is where this home really separates itself. Two full suites, each with a private bathroom, give everyone their own retreat. The primary is a showstopper: an oversized bedroom, a walk-in closet the size of a room, jetted tub, and double vanity.

The second suite offers the same privacy, perfect for in-laws, a live-in guest, or a teenager who thinks they own the place. A third full hallway bathroom serves the remaining two bedrooms, each with their own character. This isn't a house where people fight over the bathroom.

The finished basement rounds it all out with a sprawling family room, a bonus room that flexes as a fifth bedroom, home office, or gym, whatever your life is calling for right now, plus a full bath and storage that actually solves the problem. Out back, string lights stretch across a fenced yard that opens to the water beyond the tree line.

Summer evenings out here don't feel like Southern Illinois. They feel like somewhere you saved up for. Homes like this, dual suites, three finished levels, pond views, quiet cul-de-sac, don't sit on Melinda Court for long. This is your window.