16220 Poplar Rd, Marengo, IL 60152

Pristine Country Farmette on almost 3 acres of immaculate landscaped countryside. Being located less than 5 min from the soon to be I-90 interchange you can now enjoy the vast freedom of country living without the bondage of long commutes! Those who find in interest in Hobby Farming, Gardening or even just lovers of country living will enjoy the years of work that have been invested into this property to bring it to such usefulness. The gorgeous wood beam barns have been preserved with steel roofs and red steel siding. The interiors of the same have been remodeled with stairs and second levels for ease of access and storage purposes. Stalls for goats, sheep and pigs have been built in the main barn along with coops for chickens, turkeys and ducks. To top things off, the hayloft has been cleared out and offers around 1,500sq ft of open floor for a myriad of possibilities. Besides the large barn and 6,000sq ft machine shed, the property has two other smaller buildings: a detached 2-car garage with recently redone painted concrete floor and a silo with attached barn which has been remodeled inside with 2 levels and a lumber storage area. The 5 bedroom home offers plenty of space for large families and those who love to host guests. The main floor offers a spacious kitchen, a dining room that is fully surrounded by built-in book shelves which are also backlit, an open and inviting living room with large picture windows and wood burning stove, a huge office space with its own entry door from outside (great for working out of the home and customers being able to come to the office with out having to walk through your house's front door), there's also a full bathroom with bathtub, main floor laundry, and master bedroom..... and that's just the main floor! Upstairs on the first floor are the other 4 bedrooms all with beautiful hardwood floors and fresh paint! There is also fully redone bathroom and door to access the full size walk up attic! There is a ton of space in the attic and would make a great 6th bed room or lounge area. The basement of the house is poured concrete walls and a slab foundation. All of which has been freshly painted and used countless times for game nights and parties. Plenty of space for fooseball, pingpong, darts and an airhockey table. Attached to the basement are 2 root cellars with full size access doors which have also been cleaned up and painted. These are great for food and household storage. Noteworthy improvements: -Integrated and automatic whole house generator that runs on propane. - Newer roof - Integrated whole house water ozonater - Exterior Wood Burning boiler for heating house and hot water - Fully enclosed outdoor pen for raising birds (Phesants, Turkeys, Ducks) - Huge heirloom rhubarb patch and jumbo thorn-less blackberries - Fruit trees all around the property (apple, pear, peach) - 4 raised-bed gardens This property is a real gem that you need to see to believe! Breath the fresh country air and explore all the possibilities. The fastest way to schedule a viewing is to Call or Text Al @ 815.378.4128 Home is ready for immediate sale and move in.