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Premier Hunting Farm With Furnished Lodge In Southern IL
Acreage
234.48 ±
County
Union
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Address 1070 Wilderness Retreat Road Jonesboro, IL 62952
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Whitetail managers check out this 234-acre retreat in the heart of southern Illinois! You’ll be hard pressed to find another property in the Midwest that packs a punch as big as this one. Situated in a very quiet and rural area of Union County this farm has proven that it can grow and hold mature whitetails. There is a perfect balance of food, water and cover. From lush clover fields, to a beautiful stand of alfalfa, to a standing bean field, this farm consistently provides high levels of nutrition to support the herd in times of antler growth and fawn production. Inside the timber you’ll find a variation of topography change and consistent cover from tree tops of timber that were recently lightly select cut. Step inside the fully furnished main lodge, a cozy sanctuary outfitted with everything you need—furniture, kitchenware, and bedding are all ready for you to settle in. And when it’s time to entertain, head over to the game lodge, a rustic yet luxurious space complete with a pool table, bar, full kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom—perfect for unwinding after a day outdoors. Hunters will appreciate the well-equipped skinning room with a winch, running water, skinning tables and a walk-in cooler, making this a true sportsman’s paradise. A large shop out back makes an excellent place to store equipment and tools, all of those things necessary to manage a farm of this caliber. The land itself is a perfect balance of recreation and investment. About 32 acres of cropland are leased to a local farmer, while established food plots and six strategically placed box blinds create the ultimate hunting experience. Three stocked ponds offer hours of fishing for bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish, rounding out the property’s incredible outdoor offerings. As if that weren’t enough, the sale includes a like-new IH 75hp tractor and all the necessary implements, making maintaining this slice of heaven as effortless as it is rewarding. Whether you're looking for a private escape, a hunting retreat, or a long-term investment in natural beauty, this property offers it all—an opportunity you simply can’t pass up.
Details
- Proven whitetail and turkey hunting farm in a secluded area of Southern Illinois
- Main Lodge – 3BR, 2BA with open kitchen/living/dining area
- Main Lodge - Approximately 1,600 square feet of living space, wraparound porch
- Main Lodge sells fully furnished with furniture, bedding and silverware
- Second Lodge – Rec room with pool table, bar, living area, full kitchen and full bathroom
- Second Lodge - Approximately 1,200 square feet of living space
- Shop – 30x40 metal building with concrete floor; comes with diesel tank
- Walk-in cooler
- Property will sell fully turn-key with furnished lodge
- Includes 75hp tractor (only 80 hours), rotary mower, tiller, sprayer, etc.
- Processing room with running water, cutting tables and winch
- 6 hunting blinds included
- 32 acres of crop land currently leased to farmer on share crop
- Several areas planted to food plots
- Carport with concrete pad offers easy hookup to utilities for RV
- Rolling topography offering a mix of elevation
- Wildlife orchard planted with several apple tree varieties
- Joins Shawnee National Forest in two areas, both extremely difficult to access for the public
- Enrolled in the Forestry Management Program - available upon request
- Timber was recently select cut with a very light harvest aimed at improving the hunting
- Annual taxes: $2,369.00
Summary
Roads
Road Frontage
Fencing
Low Fence, Partial
Fishing
Catfish, Panfish, Bass
Minerals
Surface Only
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational
Wild Game
Small Game, Big Game
Waterfront
Creek, Pond (0-3 acres)
Land Details
Pasture, Timber, Tillable, Grass, Hay, Open, Pond, Lake
Outbuildings
Metal, Shop
Road Surface
Pavement
Type of Home
Barndominium
Property Type
Farms, Recreational Land, Timberland, Hunting Land
Road Frontage
County Road
Nearby Features
Public Hunting, Public Fishing, Camping/Campground, Public Access Area
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Predators, Fish, Creek/Spring, Food Plot, Tree Stands/Blinds, Trail Network, Internal Road System, Gated Entrance, Seller's Mineral Rights Convey
Activities on Property
Hunting, Hiking, ATV Riding, Camping, Fishing, Family Activities
Tillable/Production Areas
Tillable, Pine Trees, Softwood Trees, Orchard, Hay, Pasture, Hardwood Trees, Corn, Soybeans, Clover
Land and Farm Property Types
Land - Hunting, Land - Recreational
Recent Property Improvements
Food plot, Trail network, Tree stand/Blinds, Internal Road Network, Gated entrance
Other Property Details
Housing
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#1 Lodge
3BD / 2BA / 0HB
1600± sqft
Built in 2014 -
#2 Outbuilding
1BD / 1BA / 0HB
1200± sqft
Built in 2000
Utilities
- electric: onsite
- sewer: onsite
- internet: onsite
- cable: nearby
- telephone: nearby
- water: onsite
Coordinates
37.34621, -89.30841
Annual Taxes
$2,369
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