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Discover the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and outdoor recreation with this exceptional 38.8+/- acre estate. Whether you're looking for a premier custom family home, working hobby farm, hunting retreat, or multi-purpose property with incredible amenities, this one-of-a-kind offering delivers. The impressive 2,780 +/- sq. ft. all-brick ranch is thoughtfully designed with quality craftsmanship throughout. Inside, you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, including a master bedroom/bathroom featuring a spa-inspired bath with a double jetted tub, oversized dressing area, and walk-in closets. Custom handcrafted cherry cabinetry, porcelain tile flooring throughout the main living areas, plaster walls, elegant cove ceilings, and striking open-beam architecture create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. The heart of the home is designed for entertaining, featuring two stunning stone fireplaces—one with a wood-burning stove insert—and a well-appointed kitchen equipped with Thermador double convection ovens and cooktop, KitchenAid dishwasher, Frigidaire refrigerator, and wine cooler. A finished 287 +/- sq. ft. lower-level flex room provides the perfect space for a home office, meeting room, fitness area, or hobby room. Major updates include high-efficiency 22 SEER Trane HVAC systems (2017) and a new roof (2021), providing peace of mind for years to come. Step outside to experience your own private resort. Enjoy a spectacular 1,000+/- sq. ft. walled stone patio with fire pit, an expansive four-level 1,000+/- sq. ft. deck, and a 27-foot round above-ground pool with surrounding deck, making it ideal for entertaining family and friends. The property's centerpiece is a beautifully restored 1.25+/- acre stocked lake, professionally expanded and enhanced with fish habitat, ledges, and cover under Illinois Conservation Department guidance, creating an exceptional fishing experience. The versatility continues with an outstanding 42' x 64' insulated shop featuring concrete floors with drains, water, natural gas heat, 200-amp electrical service, loft storage, and an included 6 HP, 80-gallon air compressor. Attached is a fully finished 24' x 36' office/apartment complete with its own kitchen, office, meeting room, bathroom, separate utilities, and private address, perfect for a home-based business, guest quarters, or rental potential. Additional improvements include a 40' x 60' cattle/storage barn with lean-tos, livestock pens, an all-weather waterer, and multiple storage buildings to accommodate equipment and recreational vehicles. Outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen will appreciate the property's diverse landscape of pasture, mature timber, draws, wet-weather creeks, and outstanding wildlife habitat. This area is renowned for producing trophy whitetail deer and exceptional spring turkey hunting, making it an outdoor enthusiast's dream. This extraordinary estate offers an unmatched combination of luxury living, income or business potential, recreational opportunities, and breathtaking natural beauty. Properties of this caliber are rare; please schedule your private showing today.
