Land with Home for Sale in Scales Mound, Illinois

Solid brick ranch home located on a beautiful setting of 50.97 +/- acres amongst the scenic hills of Jo Daviess County and directly across the street from Apple Canyon Lake Association. Enjoy complete privacy as the homesite sits at the end of a nearly quarter mile tree lined and paved driveway and is perfectly situated to soak in the panoramic views to the east. The 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath has over 2,400 square feet of living space and the convenience of main floor living with both the master bedroom and bath and laundry all being on the main floor. A 2nd bedroom with its own bath is also on the main floor, along with the main living space, a large kitchen, a half bath and an office. On the lower level you will find the 3rd bedroom with it's own bath and sliding door on the walkout side of the basement, as well as ample storage and easy to access utility room. A 2 car attached garage comes with the house, but just to the northwest of the house sits an additional 3 car detached garage with heat, water, a full bath and additional office or work space. The acreage consists of a hardwood ridge behind the house to block the cold northwest winter winds, and approximately 30 acres of tillable acreage currently in hay production. Several wooded draws meander through the tillable acres to separate the fields into 3 different sections. Excellent hunting or wildlife viewing can be had from any part of the property and whitetail deer, turkey, and other wildlife are sure to frequent the property. Ask your agent to help find a vacant lot within Apple Canyon Lake Association to enjoy all the amenities it has to offer including lake access for excellent fishing, boating and swimming as well as access to the trail system, Nixon Beach, and the marina. Truly a beautiful property with limitless potential situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Jo Daviess County! Square footage and acreage are per county assessor's office. Boundary lines in listing photos and maps are for reference and do not represent an exact boundary survey.