Enjoy all that nature has to offer in this cozy rustic home located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest! The home and grounds have been well cared for and offer the “lodge” feel as soon as you pull into the drive. You’ve got gated access with tons of privacy, yet on a hard top road. The home features 3,500SF of living space with the main level, basement and lofted bedroom. There are a total of 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The giant stone fireplace in the living room spans from the floor to the vaulted ceiling and offers a warm place to sit during those crisp, fall evenings. You’ll notice the owner has capitalized on all that the area has to offer by showing off various animal mounts, local treasures, and custom memorabilia from his time on the farm.  The main level has a very open concept with the kitchen, dining and living room all sharing one, large area. It has a finished basement with 2 bedrooms, a bath, and guest quarters with a kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom. A covered carport provides storage for vehicles and a spacious back deck is a great place to soak in the scenic views. Beside the home is a large barn with a loft, stalls, multiple sliding entry doors and a covered lean-to shed. Just off the back of the barn are 5 acres of pasture, a stocked pond and 9 acres of timber. The area has so much to offer if you enjoy being outdoors. If you’re looking for a rustic home surrounded by nature, then give us a call for a private showing!

Property Features:

- Diverse hunting tract with home and shop

- 7 bedroom, 3 bathroom home

- Open kitchen and living area with fireplace and vaulted ceilings

- Wood accents throughout

- Finished basement

- Guest quarters with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom

- Large back deck with scenic views

- 50’x50’ barn with 20’x50’ lean-to shed

- Rolling topography

- 36+/- acres of pasture

- Plenty of acreage for food plots

- Softwoods, mast-producing hardwoods and areas of dense understory

- Areas of timber stand improvement

- Tall native grasses

- A pond and creeks provide a year-round water source for wildlife

- No road frontage

- Adjoins the Shawnee National Forest along the northern side

- 15 minutes from Golconda, IL – 2 hours from Evansville, IN – 2 ½ hours from St. Louis, MO

- Rustic country home situated in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest

- Walk from the back porch directly to Lusk Creek, a popular canoeing destination

- The home features 3,500SF with 7BR & 4BA

- Large back deck with scenic views overlooking the rolling pasture & timber

- Stocked pond for fishing

- 5 acres of pasture behind the barn

- Beautiful stand of hardwood timber with wet weather creek

- Popular horseback stops in the area: Secret Canyon, Owl’s Bluff, Indian Kitchen, Heart’s Bluff, Jackson Falls, Bell Smith Springs, Peter’s Cave, Millstone Bluff, One Horse Gap Lake, and many more

- Survey will be completed by seller prior to closing

- Taxes TBD by split