146 Wagon Wheel Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902

Introducing the encompassing Hilltop, private property, Cottage / Hunting Lodge topped with an A-Frame with Outdoor Living Porches in Lush Prairie Surrounds, Settings With A Back Woods & Creek for Bow Hunting. Built in 1978 and designed by house planner, this prime property offers a rare glimpse into the timeless elegance of the Southern Illinois Recreational Regions, with many events, wine trails, boating, fishing, deer hunting and camping. Nestled at the end of a one country lane, county operated, the place spans ten acres with two thirds thick lush fescue, hills, dales and wildlife. The property showcases warm open sunny decks with beautiful views, sunsets and medium upgraded craftsmanship on the int/ext professionally remodeled, 2013, estate 85% complete, 15% inc, featuring an off white high-end custom Amish / Designer Kitchen installation wood cabinetry, lighting environment, a wall pantry, enclosed refrigerator, craft/cooking, baking, utility, prep, high desk area, bistro bar with stools, side buffet, granite countertop, with faux stonework fireplace in the dining area of the L-Shaped compact living space for cozy Southern Living. The four-season lodge like home boasts 3 King-size bedrooms, 2 baths, and combined living, dining /study areas with access to the front porch spaces—all with a stunning pond view and picturesque neighboring rolling green vistas. Every room can be warmed by the central fireplace duct work, with the living room’s grand stone fireplace and hearth serving as a captivating centerpiece along with the sunny side tri-fold window over the kitchen sink and 3’ casement Prairie inserts in the windows, framing the views of the prairie land, the highest lot in the area, and nearby many surrounding wild lands to explore. Storage barns are on the edge off to the side and can be made into a shop with a barn door opening for the lawn tractor and lean-to for boat storage. The main lodge has delightful angled walls and full length closets on one whole side upstairs, offering 4 bedroom sets to chose from, two full baths, and three of outdoor rooms for parties, the a portable porch swing, included. The chalet like Cabin, is truly artisan when perfected, settled and more fully completed, sits peacefully by a grove of established trees, adorned with the rustic stick frame, 1980 style details. It includes an Easterly sunny large main bath and a charming family room den or third Bdrm, making it a custom two story single family dwelling. The westerly lower grove in the lower front is a place that certainly could be enhanced, along side bonfires safely glowing on the low flat open area, or perhaps even future housing units with an engineer. Deep dry crawl space features an opening in the lower bedroom closet and has been used as a storm shelter. Fertile soils were added to the front for gardening and can be reworked. Conveniently located just 40 minutes from Marion Regional Airport, with daily flights to St Louis, offers easy access to all the USA has to offer as a country R&R 0/0 latitude longitude. Experience the unmatched quaintness and setting SE town seven miles, 2 mile to school and seven miles to the Giant City State Park, possiably ATV trails, plenty of room for a small farm, breeding dogs, raising family and memories to last a lifetime.