$179,900

Location ---Location !!! Late 1800's farm house on 1.69 acres of land about 5 miles from all Starved Rock Area has to offer. The house is located 2 miles from the Illinois River with the scenic route to the road that takes you along the winding road to Starved Rock park and camp grounds. About 7 mins from White water rapids of the Vermillion river and 7 mins from historic Ottawa. Loads of huge 100 year old oak trees. The huge country eat-in kitchen has pine walls, an A frame ceiling with sky light, a wood burning stove, lots of solid wood cabinets and sliding doors to deck and patio. There is a 1/2 bath off the kitchen. Double doorway leads to a huge room with a bay window and a beautiful arched doorway leading to the living room. It would make a great dining or family room. Owner saved the unique historic solid wood French doors so you could refinish and add even more character to the home. There's a smaller room off the living room with a closet that could be a main level bedroom or great office. 2 great staircases. One is the focal point of the house when you come in the beautiful leaded glass door at the front of the house and the other back stairwell leads up to a huge private bedroom which was used as servant's quarters when first built. Loads of huge walk in closets throughout the house. The floors throughout the house are thick original oak planking that accents the historical way the farm houses were built in that era. Main bathroom off dining room with the original tub yet updated with a shower. This unique property has a 40x25 horse barn with 4 stalls and horse shed in a pasture. Two wells- One in pasture and one for house. Central air, furnace, windows and partial basement all updated in 2003. Hot water heater in 2021. Don't miss this rare find - call for a private showing.