In your heart, you are a city person. The crowds, the latest restaurants, movies, plays, symphony and the lake front call out to you. You work hard and you play even harder. Yet your soul calls for something a bit different. A place that leaves the hustle/bustle, honking taxies, city buses, towering buildings behind and takes you where the undulating fields of corn and soybeans weave a tapestry of what life used to be like. When things were a bit simpler, slower and your eye could see only long stretches of land full of nature.
Where sometimes even your cell phone signal is barely visible, yet where a quick drive on I-80 East takes you back to the urban sprawl of the city with big shoulders. You have achieved many successes, reach many goals and now you are ready to carve a place for you and your loved ones. Whether it becomes your primary home, a weekend getaway, an executive retreat for your business or a myriad of other possibilities, know that attention to detail was the original owners handiwork and passion.
Located on 36 acres (more or less) of farmland in Buda, IL that have been in the family for many years, this 4,500 sq. foot brick ranch is only 6 miles off the Princeton exit on I-80 W. From the front its unassuming despite the long driveway and circular drive. Yet, it was specifically designed by the owners for privacy reasons to not attract attenion.
With a side loaded two car attached garage you can quickly enter the home from the garage and breezeway. With the included security system you can enjoy the secluded location and know that assistance is just minutes away. The first full bath is easy to reach as you enter from the garage. This allows you to do yardwork, go fishing, or riding your horses and keep the main living area clutter free and clean by partaking of the full shower. The dual staircase gives you easy access to the full finished walk out basement from each end of the home
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The main floor has an open floor plan that allows easy entertainment from the open eat-in kitchen design with Amish cabinetry, smooth surface range and full array of appliances (double oven, dishwasher, refrigerator). The owner's suite has a dual sinks, large shower and jetted tub with a view of the lake, barns and garden. Plenty of storage is provided with the Amish bathroom cabinets and dual walk in closets.
Originally designed to be the owner's retirement home, the lower level boasts 4 additional bedrooms for guests/family, a full kitchen and living room plus all the mechanicals and plenty of storage. Easy access to the rest of the property via the lower level deck makes this property a joy to live in.
The terraced garden with waterfall provides a spot to meditate, have a glass of wine, take in the view and enjoy the lake. An easy walk to the 4 stall barn with tack room, wash room, bath and huge workshop allows you to enjoy your various hobbies from horses, to cars, woodworking, movies, or whatever your imagination takes you. The bunkhouse provides a great place to write the next best seller, play with the grandchildren, host additional guests or have staff stay on site.
The 3.5 acre stocked lake is a great place to enjoy fishing, rowing or even a bit of hunting. At one time the owner had buffalo roaming the property but they have been gone for a couple of years and the land is returning back to deers, wild turkey and other game. Several paddocks provide plenty of room to roam for animals and the acreage provides all the hay they may need or can be planted with your own vision of sustainable farming.
If you own your own restaurant think of having total control over the ingredients you use by creating your own huge garden and perhaps even supplying other venues "fresh" from the farm. Hosting events at this location would open your imagination even further.
Offered at $1,100,000.00 - your privacy, your lifestyle on your terms. Call to arrange a visit where you can see for yourself how you can have it all!
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