

A little loving will go along way in this once in a life time property offering! Please do not come onto the property without an appointment. Loads of trails and hayfields makes you feel like pure country, yet located on a blacktop road minutes away from Genoa and Sycamore, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, NIU and the suburbs. Separate hay barn and a 60' x 120' pole building w/limestone floors could be used for equipment storage, rental space or additional stalls (currently houses 6 temporary stalls and 2 permanent stalls, as well as a tack room). You can't help but love this stunning property! Wonderful 20 Acre farm, currently being used as a horse boarding stable, offers rolling pastures, gorgeous old growth trees, is bordered by a forest preserve and has river crossings! Featuring a stately farmhouse that needs updating but offers endless possibilities and a horse facility offering 20 total stalls, 70x140 indoor arena, 150x240 outdoor arena, 2 round pens (30' & 60') and 9 pastures. Schedule a showing today as this property needs to be experienced in person to truly appreciate everything owning this parcel offers.

This homestead is perfect for those who wish to live the country lifestyle and is waiting for you to add your own chapter to this property's storied history. Check DeKalb County's website for the extensive list of other permitted uses.

The permitted uses with this property's Ag Zoning in DeKalb County allows for the freedom and independence to use this property much as its previous inhabitants did, such as raising livestock, shooting sports, and archery. You could ride from your yard there for lessons and clinics, and buy high quality hay to feed your horses or other livestock. Area amenities include the top-notch Winding Creek Equestrian Center, just a country block away on the south side of the hill. The lay-out of the parcel is ideal for an approximately 3-acre pasture directly adjacent to the run-in, perfect for horses and other livestock. The south side of the barn has a run-in that is aching to have horses in it again. The 80' x 36' barn is covered in newer Morton steel and has water, electric, stalls, and a hayloft that's been filled with hay for generations of livestock. The 25' x 48' heated and insulated workshop/garage comfortably fits your vehicles and has a separate shop space for hobbies or a home business. The buildings have evolved with the times as the 42' x 72' Morton Building has concrete floors, electric, and a 14' door to store everything from your farming implements to the largest 5th wheel RV. The home is awaiting your personal style to be infused into your vision of it's next remodel. The 1,973 SF farmhouse has hardwood floors, spacious kitchen and dining room, and first floor bedrooms. The historical roots of this farm run deep, the current owners have had it in the family since 1942, the pioneer Boyd Rowen, builder of the first bank in Kirkland in 1882 purchased the farm at age 22, and James K Polk, 11th president of the United States (1845-1849) first deeded the property to Lawrence Russell in 1847. This picturesque rural property set amongst gentle rolling hills on a quiet road is the epitome of country living. Homestead with 3-bedroom 1 bath home, outbuildings, mature trees, and priceless views from every part of the 9.06 acres.
