21186 Mathew Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

Attention Homesteaders & Nature Enthusiasts! A great opportunity to live off the land and enjoy nature's finest! This 18.45 Acre mini-farm offers a peaceful setting with a winding creek and spring fed pond. Established cherry tree, peach tree, mulberry trees, walnut trees, black raspberries, strawberries, and asparagus. Also included is an established small flock of laying hens. You'll immediately notice that this property and home have been lovingly cared for. The well-decorated 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath raised ranch home features a comfortable living room with large picture window overlooking the grounds. A gorgeous John Martin kitchen with solid Hickory wood floor and appliances included. Sliders off of the dining area allow access to the deck, handy for grilling. 3 bedrooms and beautiful full bath complete the main level. The lower level includes a beautiful master suite with private bath featuring a Kohler walk-in jetted tub. There is also a large unfinished family room, ready to be finished to your liking. Spacious laundry and storage room. Also specially featured and included is an Amish built, Pioneer Princess wood cook stove and plenty of firewood to get you started! This home is wired for speakers - main level and outside. New large TV antenna eliminating the need for cable. Marvin windows. Water softener and Iron curtain water system. Furnace - 2022. Gutters - 2021. Blacktop drive with LED yard light. Plenty of garage space with an attached oversized 2 car garage PLUS a detached 32x20 insulated and heated 2nd garage with tile floor. This property is well-suited for horses too! A 30x40 Barn with concrete floor. A 65x36 Metal Outbuilding with 3 bays-nice Shop Area has radiant heat, window a/c, garage door opener, sink, workbench and cabinets, and a 3rd bay that has garage door opener and upper level storage. There's a Greenhouse too...ready for your spring plantings! The total acreage includes: apx 7 acres of timber and creek, 7 tillable acres, apx 1 acre on the north side of tracks, and the balance in park-like mowed area with mature trees. A hunter's dream with plentiful deer and wild turkey! Perfectly situated just a few miles from Sterling, Rock Falls and Morrison, and only 5 minutes from I-88. A unique property for sure, with so much to offer!