Beautiful 82 +/- Acres Tucked Next to the Shawnee National Forest
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Price:
$450,000
Acreage:
82
County:
Alexander
State:
Illinois
Property Description
Tucked in next to over 11,000 acres of Shawnee National Forest sits this beautiful 82 b+/- acre tract with a self-sufficient home, ponds, outbuildings, and so much more. Take a winding, picturesque drive down the wooded lane to this secluded property that is ideal for the self-sustaining owner with the desire to disconnect and reconnect with nature. This live-off-the-grid gem is ready to go with solar power, rainwater harvesting, wood-burning heat, a stocked pond, pasture, and plenty of room to claim as your own.Say goodbye to your electric, natural gas, water, and sewer bills in this 3-level home. For those who prefer traditional utilities and living, public water and electric connections are available nearby, approximately ¼ mile away. The farmhouse boasts 1,450 square feet of space, including 1.5 baths and 2 bedrooms. The upper bedroom has its own half bath, while the master bedroom is on the main level. The main level has all you need in the kitchen and living area, and is ready for your final touches. The walkout basement has a wood-burning stove, solar equipment including back-up batteries for the house, and a large water storage tank. The owners of this property chose to create an off-grid source of electricity consisting of 12 solar panels and lead-acid batteries in 2005. Since then, the system has been upgraded to include 50 panels and 5 large lithium-ion batteries. The current system provides redundancy, as 3 groups of panels function independently and have their own battery banks. Two of these groups are connected to the farmhouse and are capable of providing both 120 and 240 volts through the service panel. The third group is dedicated to the large barn. In the event of extended days of cloudy weather, all three banks can be charged with the two generators.
Three outbuildings boast extra storage and livestock spaces. There is a small cabin the current owners call their ‘syrup cabin’, where they collect and process maple syrup from their resident maples. There is a 2 acre stocked pond directly off the back of the home, while there are several smaller ponds throughout the property to attract wildlife or to water and cool livestock. There is even a dry weather creek. There are about 15 acres to be used per your choice of pasture or food plots, or whatever your wish. There are deer and turkey aplenty, along with mushroom hunting for those lovers of fungus! Explore the beauty of this property and resident wildlife with its picturesque valley, steep hills, and ponds. After a day of hiking in the woods, enjoy the sunset on the deck located on the side of the home that looks out on the natural beauty this secluded property offers and the peace it brings you.
This is truly a one-of-a-kind property you must see to appreciate. Whether you are interested in off-the-grid living, hobby farming, or a wonderful hunting property, you will not want to miss the property! Call Land Agent Scott Schroeder for any questions or to schedule a showing at (815) 383-0702.
Property Features
- Off grid living
- Solar power
- 1,450 sq. ft. farmhouse
- Outbuildings
- Ponds
- Creek
- Deer hunting
- Turkey hunting
- Mushroom hunting
- Lumber kiln
- Pasture area for livestock or food plots
- 21 miles to Cape Girardeau, MO
- 24 miles to Anna, IL
- 57 miles to Paducah, KY
- 137 miles to St. Louis, MO