18 Acres in Watseka, IL - $445,500

PRICE REDUCED!! Don’t overlook this incredible country equestrian estate just a few miles south of downtown Watseka. If you are looking for a move in ready, secluded country estate, check out this awesome wooded property featuring a classic but contemporary log home boasting a two-story stone fireplace, exposed beams, and detailed woodwork. This home will allow you to enjoy country living at its best. It has three bedrooms, two baths, an office or game room and plenty of closets and storage. You’ll love the stunning hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, stainless steel appliances and a huge family/dining area with sliding patio doors leading out to the backyard deck. From here you will be able to sit back and enjoy your morning coffee or favorite ice cold beverage while taking in the sun setting through the trees. If you prefer sunrises or need even more room for relaxing or entertaining, there are equally attractive views from the large, inviting covered front porch with plenty of seating on the porch swings and your rocking chairs. Watch the sun come up over the massive front yard filled with mature pine and oak trees and overlooking neighboring CRP/conservation/crop land. If the chilly winter weather makes you decide to stay in, there is plenty of room to stretch out in the family room with it exposed beam cathedral ceilings and the beautiful stone fireplace climbing all the way up the 25-foot ceiling. The whole upstairs is an impressive loft area where the large open concept master suite is located. It has a separate sitting/lounging area, office with built in window seating and large windows letting in loads of natural light. Beyond that is the master suite with a walk out balcony and its own en-suite with large whirlpool tub and shower. Having lots of windows and sliding glass doors, the lighter colored interior finishes reflect plenty of natural light and allow you great views of the beautiful property from almost anywhere in the house. If you run a small business or work from home, the upstairs has a great office/computer work area overlooking the lower family room so there is plenty of room to be productive when you need to.

The basement and attached garage give plenty of space for storage but you won’t be looking for a place to park your cars, boat, RV or toys. You’ll be covered in style in the huge 40 x 60 heated Morton building. With its own electric service, excellent lighting and water, it is the man (or woman) cave everyone dreams of having. You don’t have to worry if the power goes out because there is a gas back-up generator system with loads of power to supply the house and all the buildings. If not working in the toy barn, you might find yourself tending to your horses in the three stall barn with two overhead doors, huge hay loft and feed chutes. Working and riding the horses won’t be a chore in one of the three fenced pastures and riding areas. The horses aren’t the only animals that will be kept safe and sound on this farm. The property comes with a professionally installed “Invisible Fence” pet containment system so they won’t get the urge to wander off. 

The rest of the property is where you may get the most enjoyment watching and managing the wildlife on it. The property is a natural refuge for whitetail deer, turkeys, squirrels, rabbits and numerous other small game and birds. There’s even a family of foxes that have a nearby den and have used the property for many years. There’s a nice mix of mature hard and softwood trees, heavy brush, thickets and grasses. With adjacent agricultural ground with some gentle rolling hills and nice terrain features, a small natural drainage creek winds through the woods, providing a year-round water source. It’s no surprise there’s a healthy deer population that gravitate to this area. Iroquois County has a history of offering really good deer hunting, and this property affords the owner the opportunity to enjoy hunting or shooting sports right in your own back yard. This is a property any hunting or wildlife enthusiast will love to own, so don’t miss out on your chance to turn your dream into a reality.

Property Features:

- Ideal full time home or country retreat and great for horses, hobby farm, car collector/enthusiast and, of course, hunters and nature lovers

- 2900 sq. ft. log home on beautiful wooded acreage including a big yard, woods, horse pasture and holding pen

- House is immaculate inside and well maintained with a recent roof and quality stain on exterior

- Traditional home with recent updates including hardwood floors, impressive stone fireplace, custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances

- Fully finished and heated 40 x 60 Morton building with room for all your toys and equipment, plus a 1 1/2-car attached garage

- Classic Cedar three stall barn with multiple overhead doors, extra side storage area and large hayloft with feed chutes

- Three pastures/riding area with smooth wire fences plus areas for trail riding

- Invisible pet fence on property

- NICOR gas service plus back-up generator for house and both buildings