This secluded 41-acre country estate is little more than an hours drive from downtown and is set in a charming historic community (made famous by the movie Groundhog Day), easily accessible via the Metra commuter rail line. It is located on one of the highest elevations in the area, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, the majority of which is a dedicated conservation district, meaning it will never be developed. Bird watchers will appreciate the wetlands that border the property as they are home to many species of birds, including the elegant blue heron.A key feature of this flagship-shaped property is the highly fertile soil that has not been exposed to any pesticides or fertilizers for over six years. Five acres are planted each year with organic vegetables, and another five acres are host to 1,580 trellised grape vines used in the production of an award-winning red wine. In addition, there are blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, as well as bee hives.The infrastructure on the farm includes a farmhouse, two barns, an automated greenhouse, a business office with cooler designed to hold produce before bringing it to market, a mobile trailer, and a John Deere tractor and other essential equipment. If the buyer of this property wishes to continue to maintain the vegetable gardens and/or grape vines, the current owners are willing to provide transitional support.
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