The story
Nestled at the end of a quiet country lane, offers a rare opportunity to own your own hidden paradise. Situated on approximately 127± acres, this custom-built country estate provides peaceful seclusion with virtually no neighbors, making it the ideal hunting retreat, retirement escape, recreational property, or private family compound. Built in 1984 - 2010, the custom home offers approximately 2480, ± square feet of living space featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. The home has been well maintained by the original owners and includes two complete heating and cooling systems for comfort throughout the home, including a brand-new heater unit recently installed. Additional features include an extra-large attached garage, updated metal roofing, and two water heaters - one tankless and one electric - providing excellent efficiency and convenience for everyday living. The land is truly a nature lover's dream with planted trees that have undergone TSI (Timber Stand Improvement) select cutting within the last 3 years, helping create exceptional wildlife habitat, improved timber growth, and outstanding hunting opportunities. A private pond further enhances the beauty and peaceful setting of this Southern Illinois retreat. The property also features a fenced chicken coop area, perfect for hobby farming or country living enthusiasts. Additional improvements include a massive 60'x60' pole barn with electric offering abundant storage and workspace, along with a large commercial greenhouse with electric, heat and water misters ideal for gardening, farming, or business opportunities. The property has an excellent deer and turkey population along with a wide variety of birds if you are a bird watcher. Whether you are searching for a peaceful forever home, hunting paradise, recreational getaway, or multi-use country estate, this one-of-a-kind Southern Illinois property offers unmatched privacy, versatility, and endless possibilities. Bonus this property backs up to 11,000 acres of Shawnee National Forest. Bonus this property has 20 acres of tillable property producing some income on average from 1500 - 3000 dollars.
