PRICE REDUCED!! Sitting just north of Pecatonica, this is the quintessential Northern IL farm property. This is a very versatile property with so much potential. The home was built in 1917 and has been beautifully remodeled with all newer windows. It is fully insulated, has a walk-up attic, and a great finished basement that has been waterproofed. There are hardwood floors and all the woodwork throughout the home has been custom made to match the original woodwork that is in the dining and living rooms. All electric and plumbing have been updated. Central A/C and natural gas. The kitchen has been updated with custom-built Grabill Cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. The large first-floor master suite with an attached bath has a jetted Jacuzzi tub, double vanity, glass block shower, a beautiful custom master closet with loads of storage, and a hook up for a washe...
PRICE REDUCED!! Sitting just north of Pecatonica, this is the quintessential Northern IL farm property. This is a very versatile property with so much potential. The home was built in 1917 and has been beautifully remodeled with all newer windows. It is fully insulated, has a walk-up attic, and a great finished basement that has been waterproofed. There are hardwood floors and all the woodwork throughout the home has been custom made to match the original woodwork that is in the dining and living rooms. All electric and plumbing have been updated. Central A/C and natural gas. The kitchen has been updated with custom-built Grabill Cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. The large first-floor master suite with an attached bath has a jetted Jacuzzi tub, double vanity, glass block shower, a beautiful custom master closet with loads of storage, and a hook up for a washer/dryer. The deck off the master bedroom is perfect for that morning coffee. The large, finished basement has been completely updated for the “Farmhouse” look, heated ceramic flooring that looks like wood, and walls that are paneled with barn wood. It has a custom-built bar made from barn board. The built-in mirror behind the bar is from a horse stall that was in the barn. There is a bathroom and laundry room also located in the basement with the stackable Kenmore washer/dryer. There is also an old cistern off the basement that has been converted into a large walk-in storage area with a second oven. It could also be used as a “wine” cellar. This property has a nice circle drive. Entering off the main portion, it takes you straight into the oversized heated 3 car garage. The garage has a door on the back so you can pull your boat or trailer right through and has a walk-up attic and room for more storage. Off the north side of the drive, it has a 40x70 +\- pole barn with concrete floors providing tons of storage. Behind there and down the lane you have one of the most unique old barns in Northern Illinois which has been featured in several farm magazines and the book, “Barns of Illinois”. This retired milking barn has a full loft above and a 30x60 +\- lean attached. There is a huge concrete fire pit pad and room for animals if you would like to put in some pasture. Behind the buildings, you have tons of timber and trails. A creek runs through the property. An additional 31 acres +/- is available for purchase.
Property Features:
- 3324 +\- sq ft 4 bedroom, 4 full bathroom farmhouse
- Updated home but has kept the character and charm
- Newer kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances
- Open flow and oversized rooms
- Finished lower level with bar area
- 40x70 +\- outbuilding
- Large “smiley face” barn with lean
- Heated 3-car garage with walk-up attic
- Large fire pit area
- 1:40 +\- to Chicago, 25 +\- min to Rockford