Discover this scenic 16+ acre farmette, nestled amidst the trees in the rolling hills of Jo Daviess County featuring a picturesque setting, nice mixture of woods, pasture and beautiful natural surroundings, charming ranch home with two car attached garage, and functional 48' x 30' outbuilding, all in an incredible location just a short drive to historic Galena and only a couple minutes from Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort. Inviting 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch home with park-like yard offers airy main level with large living room, kitchen with tile backsplash and room for eat-in area, two comfortable guest bedrooms, spacious primary bedroom, nicely appointed full bath, and conveniently located powder room with adjacent closet with optional laundry hook-ups. Partially finished lower level houses generous family room with walk-up to side yard, another nicely sized bedroom, huge laundry area, utility room with ample space for storage, and 19'3 x 18'7 unfinished room with window that offers lots of possibilities for recreation room, hobby, office, etc. Two car attached garage has plenty of room for vehicles and added storage space. Huge outbuilding provides ample area for shop, storage, vehicles and equipment, with a portion currently housing small cattle, and could be an excellent palette for equestrian conversion with automatic watering in pasture just beyond. Acreage offers a great combination of woods and open, with fenced pasture, elevation, rugged beauty, and lots of room to roam and explore. Embrace the peaceful country lifestyle this property has to offer that combines gorgeous and expansive acreage, privacy, scenery and versatility with the modern comforts of home, all while remaining close to town amenities and outdoor recreation opportunities close by. **Lower level finished square footage is approximate.