Carroll County
Private Ridgetop Home Overlooking A Pond, Timber And Tillable
17615 A Vinegar Hill Rd. Mount Carroll, IL 61053
Description
Welcome to this stunning 161-acre estate, nestled in the hills of Carroll County. As you drive down the private driveway, you'll pass two expansive hay fields and lush timber, ensuring the home’s seclusion from the road. Perched elegantly on a ridge, the house offers panoramic valley views that will take your breath away.
Upon entering, you’re greeted by the home's inviting hardwood floors and a spacious entryway that flows seamlessly into the open dining area, kitchen, and living room. The high-end kitchen has an open flow to the living area and is a chef's dream. Equipped with beautiful cabinets, ample storage, granite countertops, a Viking range, and a double oven. Additional prep space and storage are conveniently located with access to the outside. The kitchen transitions effortlessly into the living room, boasting vaulted ceilings and access to a screened-in porch.
The main level primary suite is a private retreat, complete with a cozy sitting area, a stone fireplace, and a separate den. The primary bedroom includes a large walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom with dual vanities, a soaker tub, and a shower. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms, two lofts, and a full bathroom. The lower level offers additional space that can be finished to suit your needs.
Step out to the rear patio, where you can enjoy sweeping views of the land. The 4-car heated garage with kennels provides easy access to your UTV, ready to explore the diverse property. Begin your adventure at the 5-acre spring-fed pond, that has an excellent shape, clean banks, and room for a dock. A few casts will reveal the pond's abundance of fish. The trails meander through the property, crossing a creek and winding through timber. The interior timber includes a sizeable hay field that could be converted into a food source.
The largest field is located in the northeast corner offers tillable production plus several areas with early successional forest with room to add food plots. In total, the property features approximately 45 acres of tillable land, with the remainder in timber.
This breathtaking estate offers a rare combination of luxury, versatility, and tranquility. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this exceptional property—ideal for those seeking a diverse and luxurious lifestyle. This estate is the full package offering a mix of tillable land, mature wooded areas, a pond, trails, offering opportunities for income generation or tax savings through hunting contracts, tillable land rental, or potentially Airbnb (subject to county approval). This would also make an excellent secondary home equipped with high-speed internet and potential Fiber internet in the future.
Recent upgrades to the property include two new air conditioners (installed in '21), a Maytag dishwasher ('20), pressure tank/faucets ('18), lightning rods ('14), steel roof on the house and garage ('14), a new water heater ('12), and seal-coated 1/3 mile blacktop driveway ('19).
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Small Game, Big Game, Waterfowl, Fish, Creek/Spring, Food Plot, Trail Network
Details
- Private driveway leading past expansive hay fields and lush timber, ensuring seclusion from the road
- House perched on a ridge with panoramic valley views
- Inviting hardwood floors and spacious entryway flowing into open dining area, kitchen, and living room
- High-end kitchen with beautiful cabinets, ample storage, granite countertops, a Viking range, and a double oven
- Main level master suite with cozy sitting area, stone fireplace, den, large walk-in closet, and luxurious bathroom
- Two additional bedrooms, two lofts, and a full bathroom upstairs
- Lower level offering additional space for customization
- Rear patio with sweeping views of the land
- 4-car heated garage with kennels and access to UTV
- 5-acre spring-fed pond with clean banks, room for a dock, and abundance of fish
- Trails through the property, crossing a creek and winding through timber
- Approximately 45 acres of tillable land, with the remainder in timber
- Recent upgrades: A/Cs, dishwasher, pressure tank/faucets, lightning rods, steel roof, water heater, seal-coated drive
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