Welcome to Galena's 1 & only, magnificent & serene home to host, celebrate & vacation, The Eagle’s Nest. Incredible venue w/ history of impressive income generating records. Successful year-round rental seasons, designed for corporate meetings/events, golf/ski groups, destination family/friend gathering, intimate weddings & all special celebration. Sprawling 3-sty, 12000 finished sf, 8 BR, 11 BA, near historic Galena IL. Center entry Great Rm w/ inviting, spacious luxury of all that’s to come. Flr-to-ceiling windows, unstoppable natural light, panoramic views of surrounding 12+ wooded acreage. Centerpiece flr-to-ceiling indigenous limestone gas start, wd burning FP. Surrounded by elegance, just restored leathr furniture, lrge area rugs & natural hickory HW flrs. Open concept w/ twin dining tables (seats 16), equipped gourmet kitchen & library nook. L-shaped, long granite peninsula (seats 12) perfect buffet style. 115ft main level wd deck (seats 26) w/ 52" gas grill; enjoy all nature simply has to offer. All BRs w/ king beds, 6 w/ dbl kings & 2 handicap-accssbl off kitchen 1 king (14 kings total). Each BR decorated Galena-themed decor, custom coverlets, pillow shams & window cvrings. 8 en-suites w/ jet tubs, 2 sinks & walk-in custom-designed tiled showr w/ 9ft ceiling. Ample room w/ 4,000sf walk-out LL w/ fully stocked 27’ wet bar, full-size refrig, icemakr, dishwashr, bar tops/tools, 70" HDTV, FP, poker, air hockey, foosball, ping-pong, pool tables & many couches. North end w/ fully equipped board room conducive to corp needs. Lrge lndry, oversize W/ D next to 2 guest BAs. SW wall open to 70’ patio w/ 4 dbl sliding glass doors, welcome guests to furnished patio (seats 24). Towering 60’ stone fireplace chimney impresses all. Designated walking path thru private woods, lake view, gather family, sand vball, . 7-pers gazebo hot tub, open fire-pit. Access to Galena area, golf courses, exciting GTA. Eagle’s Nest is the most exclusive, premier vacation destination in Galena!
NWIAR #202401263
Nov 5, 2024
Sold
$1,300,000
$108/sq ft
Oct 8, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 13, 2024
Price Changed
$1,485,000
$124/sq ft
Aug 17, 2024
Price Changed
$1,573,000
$131/sq ft
Jun 5, 2024
Price Changed
$1,739,000
$145/sq ft
Mar 23, 2024
Listed
$1,789,000
$149/sq ft
+48
Welcome to Galena's one & only, a magnificent & serene home to host, celebrate, vacation & more, The Eagle’s Nest. An incredible venue with a history of impressive income generating records! The Eagle's Nest has a history of successful, busy year-round rental seasons & was designed for corporate meetings/events, golf/ski groups, destination family & friend gatherings, intimate weddings & other special celebrations. The sprawling home boasts 3 floors of 12,000sqft finished space, 8 bedrooms & 11 baths & is located near historic Galena, IL. Center entry to the great room provides inviting, spacious luxury of all that’s to come. Floor to ceiling windows for unstoppable natural light & panoramic views of the surrounding 12+ wooded acreage. A highlight centerpiece is the floor to ceiling indigenous limestone gas start, wood burning fireplace. It is surrounded by the elegance of recently restored leather furniture, large distinctive area rugs & natural hickory hardwood floors. An open concept floor plan featuring twin dining tables (seating for 16), a fully equipped gourmet kitchen & an intimate library nook. The L-shaped, long granite peninsula (seating for 12) is perfect for buffet style serving. Step out onto the 115 ft. main level wood deck (tables & seating for 26) featuring a 52" gas grill to enjoy a favorite beverage, a barbeque & simply all nature has to offer. All 8 bedrooms have king beds, 6 with double kings and 2 handicap-accessible off kitchen 1 king (14 kings total). Every bedroom is decorated with creative Galena-themed decor, custom coverlets, pillow shams & window coverings for a room darkening feature. Each en-suite bathroom features a jetted tub, 2 sinks & a walk-in custom-designed tiled shower with 9 ft. ceilings. There is ample room in the 4,000sf walk-out lower level featuring a fully stocked 27’ wet bar, full-size refrigerator, icemaker, dishwasher, bar tops & stools, a 70" HDTV, fireplace, poker, air hockey, foosball, ping-pong & pool tables & plenty of couches to relax. The north end features a fully equipped board room conducive to corporate needs. A large laundry room with oversized Whirlpool washer & dryer set off adjacent to the dual guest bathrooms. The southwest wall opens to the 70’ patio with 4 double sliding glass doors to welcome guests onto the furnished patio (tables/seating for 24) for alfresco dining. A towering 60’ stone fireplace chimney shall impress all who visit. Enjoy a designated walking path through the private wooded property, view the small lake & gather friends/family for a game of sand volleyball. A 7-person hot tub in a covered gazebo just off the patio & an open fire-pit are the perfect night-cap. Offering convenient access to the Galena area, its many golf courses & excitement of the Galena Territory Association, The Eagle’s Nest is the most exclusive & sought after premier vacation accommodations in Galena. Truly, a ‘must see’!
NWIAR #202300898
Mar 4, 2023
Price Changed
$1,934,000
$161/sq ft
Mar 2, 2023
Listed
$1,935,000
$161/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Heating/Cooling: Forced Air, Radiant, Other (See Remarks)
Lp Gas
Location
HOA Information
HOA Payment Freq: Unknown
Yearly HOA Fee: $0
Neighborhood Information
Municipality: GALENA
Municipality Type: Town
School Information
School District: River Ridge
Elementary School: River Ridge
Middle School: River Ridge
High School: River Ridge
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jo Daviess County
APN: 0800032003
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 2, 2023
Other
Listing Information
SaleType: Arms Length
Inclusions: Appliances: Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Water Softener. Furniture and furnishings, bed linens for 14 beds, and towels for baths. *Contracted reservations beyond closing date included in sale.
Around this home
Schools
River Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi
8/10
River Ridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
8/10
River Ridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
3/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Galena, IL • 61036
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
27
11
35
18
53
32
61
42
71
49
81
61
83
66
79
61
78
54
67
44
48
33
32
19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.61M – $1.95M
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Galena. 3 minutes to get started.