9867 Somonauk Rd.

UNIQUE 6.45-ACRE PROPERTY IS PRIME FOR ANYONE WANTING TO LIVE IN THE COUNTRY LIFE BUT NOT TOO FAR FROM TOWN. Close to Hinckley/Big Rock schools and only 1/4 mile outside of Hinckley. Property is a paradise for nature and wildlife lovers, fishermen, and outdoors people, small livestock, and poultry hobbyists. With the park like environment there is a wide variety of both virgin and planted trees that surrounds a 1.5-acre pond with a small island and gazebo and a solid bridge to access the island. The pond is full of largemouth bass up to 6 lbs., bluegills, and catfish. The pond is home to multiple families of wood ducks and geese that return yearly for nesting. The pond is approx. 12 feet deep the deepest with approx. 1/3 is covered with lily pads in the summer. The pond is frequented by turtles, mink, muskrat beaver and an occasional otter. Herons are common visitors and many duck species pass through. Occasionally a bald eagle can be seen at edge of pond. The pond water is clean and spring fed. There is an overhanging deck and sand beach for enjoying water activities. The home is a 3-bedroom older (1975) ranch style with 20x20 family room addition with laminate plank flooring overlooking pond with a real masonry fireplace and gas starter. The large kitchen has been greatly updated with premium grade knotty alder cabinets and blue pearl granite countertops and ceramic tile floors. The common bathroom has been updated with jacuzzi tub, tumbled stone wall tile and floor tile. The rest of the floors are oak. Roof is in good condition and less than 10 years old. The home does need some exterior improvements with siding, doors, and windows. The home has its own well and multi-flo septic system. Property also has the potential as an income property with two addresses and 2 separate entrances. The entrance on the opposite side of the pond is 9795 Somonauk Road. there is a 78x32 building at the second entrance which is made up of a 40x38 shop area with a 12 ft. overhead door and a finished 22x32 mancave with new HVAC, full bath, walk in shower and kitchen with granite countertops. The shop area has an attached poultry coop and run. The building has its own well and septic. This building has been rented out for various commercial activities in the past which make it a potential revenue income property. There is also space for a small campground. Parcel is selling in its current condition. Seller wants to rent the man cave into fall of this year to disburse of items he has stored in the trailers currently located in the yard near the auxiliary building.