5 acres in Winnebago County, IL

Enjoy true country living on this stunning 5-ACRE hilltop retreat with PANORAMIC views in every direction! A welcoming covered front porch sets the tone as you enter the home, featuring a large open foyer and soaring 10-foot ceilings in the formal living and dining rooms. The kitchen offers a built-in pantry and breakfast bar, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Cozy up in the family room with a wood-burning fireplace with brick surround and gas start, while an additional wood-burning stove in the formal living/dining area efficiently heats the home. A spacious main-floor laundry/mudroom adds everyday convenience. The primary suite is a private retreat with a walk-out balcony, full bath with jetted tub, and step-in shower. Step outside to enjoy the composite two-tier deck or relax in the hot tub on the walk-out lower-level patio. The walk-out basement is ready for finishing, offering potential for an additional bedroom, family room, and bathroom (already roughed in). Outside, the FULLY FENCED 5 acres provide endless possibilities, complete with walking paths, a 10x16 garden shed, chicken coop, and an impressive variety of plantings including 16 Edelweiss and Concord grapevines, raspberry, strawberry, and blackberry patches, plus 10 fruit trees (cherry, apple, plum, pear, and peach). Additional highlights include a 3-CAR GARAGE, NEW roof, all NEW windows and sliding doors (2024 2025), NEW well pump (2024), NEW water heater (2025), high-end Kinetico water softener, and metal Rolodon security shutters on select windows and sliders. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, space, and peaceful country living your own country paradise awaits!