Step off the beaten path and into a serene world of rural charm and self-sustainability. Spread across a generous 10.7 acre plot, this farm stands as a testament to an eco-friendly lifestyle just 30 minutes removed from the hustle and bustle of the Quad Cities.
The property comes complete with solar panels and an energy-efficient wood-burning fireplace, ensuring a cozy, welcoming atmosphere all year round, while keeping your carbon footprint minimal. The surrounding acres offer ample firewood as well as the canvas for your own homestead dream.
Your journey to self-sustainability is already well started with an existing ecosystem of 16 fruit trees, a lush vegetable garden, and a variety of berries. A tranquil pond beckons in the heart of the property, and generous pastures ready for livestock are fenced in and equipped with automatic waterers for easy winter-time chores.
The farm is crowned by the dotting presence of the black walnut trees, a spring-fed creek, and outbuildings that include a horse run with tack room, corn crib, a sizeable chicken coop and run, and a tractor shed, completing the pastoral picture.
The centerpiece of your new rural haven is the 1,600 sq.ft, three-bedroom charmingly finished house. Recently updated, the home offers a kitchen adorned with quartz countertops and cherry cabinets (2024), coupled with luxury vinyl plank flooring (2024) that extends to the dining room, living room, and mudroom, creating a seamless flow throughout the common areas.
The bathroom, equipped with heated tile floors and granite countertops (2019), ensures the perfect start to your day, with the new HVAC system (2017) promising consistent comfort all year round. New carpeting (2024), siding and foam insulation (2022), roof and gutters (2021) and a new water heater (2020) collectively assert the home's readiness to welcome you with modern conveniences.A lush, beautifully manicured landscape awaits outside thanks to the 330 perennials planted in 2023.
The additional assurance of a 2022 mudroom and a professionally sealed and waterproofed foundation (2015) aim to leave you with nothing to do but immerse yourself in this self-sufficient utopia. Timeless charm and modern amenities make this property a true gem that you simply cannot let slip away. Be the custodian of this sustainable dream and relish in the serenity of rural living!
