Meier Farms Estate: Custom Home, Stocked Lake & 18,000 SF Shouse

Welcome to Meier Farms - a legacy estate of rare depth and quiet distinction on ~42.66 contiguous acres in McLean, Illinois, across two legally independent parcels, each with direct driveway access. Built by Funk Construction & Woodworking, the main residence was made to last: 36" doorframes, handcrafted solid oak trim, a Galena-inspired brick fireplace, Brazilian walnut floors, travertine stone, and a chef's kitchen with cherrywood cabinetry and granite counters. Three bedrooms and four full baths, plus two main-level office/den spaces that easily convert to bedrooms. The walkout lower level lives as a complete in-law suite - second full kitchen, hand-carved solid wood bar, billiards room, and expansive living space with egress to a pergola-covered stone patio and water garden. Live it as two separate quarters or a single 6-7 bedroom home - ideal for multi-generational and recreational living. A new geothermal HVAC system (2024) delivers efficient year-round comfort. The land is equally exceptional: over 21 acres of income-producing permanent pasture across thoughtfully graded terrain, sustained by a private well drawing from an abundant aquifer. A stocked ~2-acre lake - largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish - conveys with a lakeside cabin, pavilion, and recreational amenities, bordered by a natural creek corridor and a tree-line of fruiting and flowering species. Fully electric-serviced with running water, it's built for entertaining from day to night. Two open-sided steel shelters and a dual-pasture swing gate support rotational grazing or foaling operations. The CROWN JEWEL is an 18,000+ sq ft Shouse built by FBi Buildings - the midwest's premiere post frame builders (180'x100', 2023) - featuring radiant-heated sealed concrete floors, 20' clearance between cold storage and farm shop bays, separate metering, dedicated septic, and accessory quarters for guest, staff, or equine use. Fully independent from the main residence. Bordered by private preservation areas and minutes from Funks Grove Nature Preserve, Historic Route 66, and the extended Constitution Trail. Ideally positioned between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis with nearly equal drive times, and ~20 minutes south of Bloomington-Normal - home to State Farm, Rivian, ISU, and Illinois Wesleyan. Rural seclusion with immediate access to employment, top-rated schools, and healthcare. Offerings of this caliber are extraordinarily rare. Contact the listing agent for a private showing. Copyright 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. HOME FEATURES: Parcel 1 — The Main Residence Parcel Parcel (PIN): 26-27-490-001 Primary structure: Custom brick ranch residence with main level living & primary quarters, and a fully furnished walkout basement (the lower level features a full second kitchen perfect for an in-law suite) The Main Residence overlooks a manicured backyard, private lake and rolling pasture acreage ~4.80 acres Year built: 2009 Builder: Funk Construction & Woodworking Total finished SF: ~5,619 SF Three Bedrooms (plus 2 bonus bedroom/office/dens on main level and lower level "in-law suite") Four Full Bathrooms Two Full Kitchens (1 main level + 1 lower level) Laundry Room Lower Level Recreation Room Ample Storage Space One (1) Brick Wood-Burning Fireplace Two-Car Oversized Garage 10-20 Exterior Parking Spaces Covered Front & Back Porch areas Paved Walkout Patio Hot Tub Hookup (separated panel) Basement Drain Tile System (on inside & outside basement perimeter wall) A/C & Heat: Entire Brand New Geothermal Unit Installed 2024 Utilities: Private well and septic system Independent Road Access: Private driveway from county road (snow plowed) Corporate limits: Unincorporated Township: Mount Hope School District: Olympia Community Unit School District 16 Parcel 2 — 37.86 acres Parcel (PIN): 26-27-400-005 Primary structure: 18,000 SF (180'×100') Custom Designed Shed/Shouse Built in 2023 Shed Builders: FBi Buildings - premium midwest pole barn builders Engineered in 2023 with electrical infrastructure to match its scale Additional living quarters Three Bedrooms (oversized suites with additional conversion potential) Three Full Bathrooms Full Kitchen Laundry Room Utility / Machine Shed Cold Storage Heated Farm Shop with en-suite primary office space & kitchenette Finished interior: white steel liner panel on walls and ceiling, LED strip lighting, sealed/polished heated concrete floor Wood-framed mezzanine/loft with stairway access Two 20' powered overhead doors with drive-through access A/C & Heat: Dual-Zoned HVAC + Radiant Heated Concrete Floors throughout Utilities: Private well & septic, dedicated utilities access Independent Road Access: Private driveway from county road (snow plowed) The Lakefront Outbuildings — Separate Electric Meter services lakeside Cabin & Pavilion Cabin with Mini Kitchen, Indoor Wine Bar, Outdoor Bar area, fish-cleaning station, running hot water Covered & Paved Pavilion (electric serviced for night lighting & sonos audio system) Built-in Grill & Cooking areas Picnic Tables & Lounge Space Private stocked ~2 acre lake Fish Stock: Large-mouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish Lake Depths: Reaching up to ~18 feet Recreational Potential: Fishing, Swimming, Boating (kayak, paddle, canoe) The Pasture — Two open-sided steel shelters LOT FEATURES: 42.66 +/- acre property Pasture: ~21.86 acres Private lake: ~2 acres, fully stocked (large-mouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish), depths up to ~18 ft Potential Use: Recreational, Income Producing, Agritourism, Agribusiness, Equine Potential, Wedding or Other Event Space, Hospitality, Operations Facility, Collectors, Wellness Retreat, Over 300+ Hand-planted mature trees: Fruiting Trees, Flowering Species: inclu. Lilacs, Lillies, Roses, Grapevines Natural riparian corridor and tree-lined borders; adjacent private conservation land Animal Habitat: White Tail Deer, Bald Eagle, Chorus Frogs, Rabbit, Pheasant, Quail, Water Fowl, Coyote A private stocked ~2 acre lake (large-mouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish) with depths reaching up to ~18 feet, fishing & swimming docks Permanent Pasture: ~21.86 acres of income-producing pasture & game habitat Livestock-ready with Amish built woven wire/treated post perimeter fencing Rotational grazing ready Dual-pasture swing gate system Cattle guard Foaling-capable setup with two open-sided steel shelters Private well drawing from aquifer Soils carry a Productivity Index of 65–126. Road Access: 2× Dual road access County and State: McLean County, Illinois Nearest Towns: Atlanta (about 5 miles southwest), Waynesville (about 6 miles west), Stanford (about 6 miles NNWest) Shirley (about 10 miles NNEast), Heyworth (about 10 miles east) 20 minutes south of Bloomington-Normal, IL EQUINE POTENTIAL: ~42 contiguous acres Two legally independent parcels, each with direct driveway access ~21 acres of income-producing fenced permanent pasture Thoughtfully graded terrain Livestock-ready with Amish built woven wire/treated post perimeter fencing Rotational grazing ready Dual-pasture swing gate system Foaling-capable setup with two open-sided steel shelters Private well drawing from aquifer 18,000+ sq ft FBi Buildings post-frame shed "shouse" (180' x 100', built 2023) Adaptable to equine use Radiant-heated, sealed concrete floors — suited for potential indoor conditioning, stall build-out, or arena conversion Wood-framed mezzanine/loft with stairway access Oversized drive-through bays with 20' garage clearance for load-in/out, hay, equipment, horse trailer, and RV storage Accessory quarters ideal for trainer, barn staff, or groom housing — independent from main residence separate utilities access and dedicated septic Electric service and running water at recreational/lakeside facilities Natural riparian corridor and tree-lined borders; adjacent private conservation land 30 minutes to equestrian trails and horse camping at Moraine View State Recreation Area Trailer-friendly access — flat, direct I-55 corridor to Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis horse countryA