151 Ridge Rd, Makanda, IL 62958

Midland Hills 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bath Cedar home nestled in Southern Illinois and surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. MHCC is NOT a Homeowners Association, but club membership is required (see documents); access to a 15-acre lake, private beach, 300 acres of woods and meadows with hiking trails, creeks, and several ponds - an outdoorsman's dream. HVAC replaced in 2021; septic in 2018; an antique wood cook stove highlights the kitchen, along with a wraparound counter, breakfast bar, wrought iron pot rack, and gas cook top; 2-3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, wood burning stove, hardwood floors, skylights, built-in shelves, clever closets, and a screened-in porch are all found on the first floor; the NE and SW additions feature wall to wall windows; the second floor has a separate 550 sq ft living space/apartment with 1 bedroom, 3/4 bath, kitchen, living room, outdoor deck with built in benches, and a private entrance; ALL appliances stay; fantastic space for entertaining outdoors on the 375 sq ft deck, stone patio, and beautiful lawn surrounded by beds of wildflowers and native trees; an additional 500 sq ft can be found in the unfinished basement. Enjoy the peace and quiet within Midland Hills or explore the wine trail minutes away. This family home of 72 years is ready for new adventurists. NO Drive-Bys. Midland Hills is a private community, so a realtor MUST accompany all interested parties at SCHEDULED showings only. Sold as-is. Hot tub is nonfunctional.