1516 State Highway 145 N, Lot #WP001 , Stonefort, IL 62987(Pope County)

Kick off your boots and come relax poolside on one of the more unique properties in Southern Illinois! One of the things I love about this farm is simply the curb appeal. You would be hard-pressed to find another place that’s as charming as this one. The home and outbuilding sit near the front of the property overlooking the stocked pond. You’ve got long-range views across the property’s pasture and CRP fields. Beyond the fields are large timbered ridges leading down to the Lusk Creek, a gorgeous rock-bottom creek. You can ride your horse right off the property directly onto the Shawnee and quickly hit the River-to-River Trail with access to over 400 miles of trails. The 2,000 S.F., 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has a large living area with a fireplace, full kitchen and separate dining area, storm shelter, sunroom and attached garage. The swimming pool sits just off the sunroom behind the home so you’ve got tons of privacy. It has a large yard with landscaping, a stocked fishing pond and a paved driveway. Next to the home is a 60’x40’ shop with an attached 18’x60’ lean-to shed. There are 99 acres enrolled in CRP that generate $12,466.00 annually! An additional 43 acres of pasture are currently being cut for hay on a 1/3 crop share. There are several established food plots with ideal areas for additional food plot acreage. An established trail system runs through the farm providing easy travel and quiet access to favored stand sites. Three creeks flow through the farm and are major travel corridors for wildlife in the area. The farm adjoins a large tract of the Shawnee National Forest along the eastern border providing additional acreage to hunt and ride. If you’re looking for a beautiful property with a home, outbuilding and income in an area known for big bucks, give us a call today and schedule your private tour!

Property Features:

- - Income producing property in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest

- - 2,000 S.F., 3BR, 2BA home with a large living room, fireplace and sun room

- - Spacious patio area with an above ground pool

- - Proven hunting tract with years of harvest history on deer and turkeys

- - Stocked fishing pond located next to home

- - Popular horseback stops: Secret Canyon, Owl’s Bluff, Indian Kitchen, Heart’s Bluff, Jackson Falls, Bell Smith Springs, Peter’s Cave, Millstone Bluff, One Horse Gap Lake, and many more

- - 60’x40’ shop with 18’x60’ lean-to shed

- - 99.56 acres enrolled in CRP which generates $12,466 annually

- - 43 acres of pasture which is currently cut for hay on a 1/3 crop share

- - Some established food plots with ideal areas for additional food plot acreage

- - Gently rolling topography

- - Numerous funnels and pinch points

- - Hardwood timber including white oak, hickory and red oak

- - Areas of dense security and bedding cover

- - Established UTV trail system throughout the farm

- - 3 creeks flow through the farm including Lusk Creek

- - The creeks are major travel corridors for wildlife in the area

- - 3 ponds provide ample water for wildlife all year long

- - Adjoins a large tract of Shawnee National Forest on the eastern side

- - 30 minutes from Marion, IL – 1 ½ hours from Evansville, IN – 2 ½ hours from St. Louis, MO