For Sale By Owner

Your own Walden Pond with an indoor toilet!!

Forty acres of unspoiled, wooded acres, bordered on two sides by the Shawnee National Forest. Hidden by half-mile driveway at the end of a dead-end road. Abundant wildlife. Five-acre, clean, private lake with mature bass, blue gill, and catfish, and a nesting blue heron. A cleared path around the lake for moonlight walks. Two-story, 2200 square foot home, architect designed, custom built in the 1980s; open floor plan. Three bedrooms, two baths. All floors are hardwood, ceramic tile, or slate. South-facing solarium with embossed tin ceiling. Screened porch overlooking the lake. Sky lights. Ceiling fans. Antique stained glass window. Workshop. Home is energy efficient: new Puron heat pump (heat and air conditioning), wood burning stove, hi-tech whole house fan, passive solar. Well, septic system, water softener. Extensive perennial gardens. Small barn. Two-vehicle car port.

$360,000. Price includes baby grand piano, aluminum row boat, refrigerator, gas stove, washer, dryer, and stereo system with speakers on both floors.

Property is located in Southern Illinois, 11 miles west of Carbondale, 7 miles south of Murphysboro. This area is rich in natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Close to a major university. 90 miles to St. Louis. Near Southern Illinois Wine Trail.

House cannot be seen from a public road.
Appointment necessary for viewing.
Call 618-684-2119 or lgannon@siu.edu