"Horses, House, History"
$ 450,000
Nestled amid the gently rolling pastoral countryside of Maple Park, this historic home and barn with five fenced acres of horse property sits quietly amidst farm fields on three sides. Built ca. 1850, this home and barn were once a stop along the stage coach line headed west. The center portion of this home is the original part the home with an addition built about 1984. With 5 acres (mostly fenced), a sturdy barn with ten horse stalls and a three bedroom home, this country charmer offers space and possibilities for all sorts of activities and enterprises for a family of horse enthusiasts. Learn the history and lure of this unique property. Live and entertain on this spacious property. Located in the Kaneland School District, your family will be a part of one of the premier school districts in Illinois. Enjoy the quiet and serenity of this pastoral setting. A short car ride to DeKalb/Sycamore or the Tri-cities to the east puts you in touch with shopping, dining, recreation and cultural opportunities unrivaled for a rural setting. Come, see, enjoy the lifestyle.
Amenities and Room Sizes: First Floor
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• Six panel insulated steel door
• Full sidelight flanking doorway
• Wall-to-wall carpet
• Hickory paneling
• Brass and frosted glass ceiling fixture |
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• Porch of original home
• Wall-to-wall carpet
• Large guest closet
• Paneled walls
• Double-hung window overlooks pasture |
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• Wall-to-wall carpet
• Beamed ceiling
• Built-in display nook with shelves
• Large picture window flanked with double-hung windows
• Stairs to second floor
• Access to Den/Office, Kitchen |
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• Wall-to-wall carpet
• Built-in display nook with shelves
• Closet
• One double-hung window overlooks corn field |
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• Abundant oak cabinetry with ample counter space and lazy Susan cabinets in upper and lower corner
• Vinyl sheet goods floor
• One wall and back splashes of ceramic tile
• Access to laundry: Speed Queen washer/dryer stay
• Two casement windows (Western and Eastern exposures)
• Four light frosted globe and copper shade chandelier
• Access to mud room from front yard:
o Electric panel located here
o Room for additional freezer or refrigerator
• Eat-in Kitchen
• Appliances:
o Kenmore Electric 4 burner range/oven
o Amana refrigerator (freezer on top)
o Kenmore hood/light |
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• Vinyl tile floor
• Oak vanity
• Cultured marble countertop with molded basin
• Mirrored medicine cabinet above basin
• Medicine cabinet and towel bar above commode
• Two lamp brass and frosted glass light bar
• Tub/shower combo |
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• Wall-to-wall carpet
• Ceiling fan/light
• Picture window with two flanking double-hung windows
• Large cedar lined walk-in closet
• Sliding glass doors lead to large deck |
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• Wide oak vanity
• Cultured marble top with molded basin
• 3 sided mirrored medicine cabinet above basin
• 3 lamp antique brass/glass light bar
• Tub/shower combo |
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• Wall-to-wall carpet
• Double-hung window with Western exposure |
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Amenities, Room Sizes: Second Floor
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• Wall-to-wall carpet
• Triple-wide wall closet cedar lined
• Paneled walls
• Two double-hung windows with Eastern exposure
• Two double-hung windows with Western exposure
• Wrought iron railing along stair well |
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Basement and System Amenities
Cellar with exterior access
Furnace/Central Air (oil fired, forced air)
Hot water heater located here
Natural spring water from natural subterranean natural springs
Satellite TV, dish and receiver |
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Amenities: Exterior
• Exterior of vinyl siding with aluminum fascia and soffits
• Large cedar deck
• Large, sturdy barn:
o Ten regular stalls and one box stall
o Floors are concrete with rubber padding overlay
o Gigantic hay loft on second floor
• Paddock area
• Corn crib
• Milk house once used as a tack room
• Several acres of fenced pasture
• Many mature trees, front and back |
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Location Assets
• School District 302 (Kaneland District)
• Close to shopping (minutes drive) DeKalb/Sycamore to the west or Tri-cities (St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia) to the east
• Close to entertainment, recreation, and dining
• Close to medical services (DeKalb)
• Easy access to I-88 (east or west) via Peace Road
• Easy access to Metra in Elburn (Commuter train service to Chicago and east) |
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is a service mark of The Prudential
