8506 W Buckhill Rd, Galena, IL 61036

Sold as one parcel: 8506 W Buckhill 13-000-004-00 and 8546 W Buckhill 13-000-001-03/Known as the "DEER HIGHWAY' next to a wildlife sanctuary on 72.5 acres just outside Historic Galena. Well built 30x40 pole barn with insulated office, overhead and service doors is a great he/she shed a few strides away from the house and near the fenced garden, fire pit, and wind mill. 1902 restored home features a cooks kitchen with newer appliances, original trim, wood floors and solid stairwell. dining and living room have had windows replaced to match historic trim. Great Room added with in-floor heat, woodstove, fabulous slider to outside, and oversized windows to take in nature, but protected with solar shades. The porch is a very sedentary place to sit, read, enjoy music or quiet countryside. Walk up attic might be a fine studio, craft or toy room. Basement has high ceilings and access to outside and upstairs. See associated Docs for maps. 19 acres in CRP until fall of 2024 and pasture is rented as well. Home Warranty included. Qualified Buyers please.

Sold as one parcel, property includes two tax IDs: 13-000-004-00 (8506 W Buckhill) and 13-000-001-03 (8546 W Buckhill). Described as the "deer highway" next to a wildlife sanctuary, property is 73.4 +/- acres. Outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen look no further: Excellent hunting opportunities await your sharp eye! From its captivating front porch, this 1902 family home beckons you into its gracious foyer. The original sturdy wooden staircase leads you up to four bedrooms lined in historic trim and a full bathroom. Deep closets and built-ins throughout the home, and unbelievable attic & basement areas with high ceilings offer room to grow. On the main level, enjoy bright traditional living and dining rooms, a thoughtfully updated kitchen with new cabinets, quartz counters and stainless-steel appliances. A 2017 addition you must experience to believe includes: family room with heated concrete floors, wood burning fireplace, over-sized windows; a laundry / mud space; a stunning second full bathroom. Seven new wood windows on the main floor blend with original framing in the home and windows throughout have been professionally finished with solar shades. Exterior has been recently painted and new climate-controlling foam and fiber cell insulation installed throughout. Solar panels added in 2017 and updated electrical service to home and barn. You're sure to appreciate the adjacent two-car garage, generous parking pad, and asphalt driveway. The historic stone cottage with active rental license sits on approximately 0.9 acres. 19+/- acres enrolled in CRP, 40 acres of leased pasture, and 5+/- acres of restored oak savanna. A 2018, 30x40 pole barn w/ covered porch + office was strategically built out of sight of home, but with easy access to land and road frontage. Historic windmill and fire pit offer a perfect gathering place after a day of activities. The sellers' attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship is evident at every turn. A 1-year home warranty is included on both properties.