826 S Rocky Hill Rd, Galena, IL 61036

For Rent: Amazing nature preserve-like old farm property, 10.68 acres, large stocked pond, streams and trails through old grow forest. Refurbished 4 bed/3.5 bath mostly furnished home, old barn, out buildings & huge 20 car metal shed. 826 S. Rocky Hill Rd., Galena. $1500 p/m. A best-of-both-worlds living opportunity, living a quiet life surrounded by nature, yet minutes away from amazing restaurants and unique shops. This is a restored farmhouse, circa 1850, that is fully modernized and very tight and well insulated (no drafts in this old building) ready to move into, with 4 bedrooms (or three bedrooms and an office) and 3 1/2 baths. The property was run as a bed & breakfast for 20 years (google address - B&B and address to find name). a huge shed full of split firewood, enough for years of campfires. On the property is a gorgeous 1/2 acre pond (and two smaller cascading ponds) with its own small island, stocked with wide-mouth bass & grass carp for sure (maybe other things), and deck overlook. There is two streams running through the property. One passes a limestone-stepped overlook known as the Amphitheater and it winds through some of the most beautiful woods, including old growth trees, you'll ever see on a piece of land this size. Many trails maintained throughout property. Your dogs will absolutely love swimming in the pond and running around the property and large fenced-in play area. (A former owner's B&B was voted best dog-friendly B&B in the US.) A bird lover's paradise, this property is situated within the Mississippi River flyway, where improvements over the last 20 years have drawn many species of birds to make their home here, with feeders, and birdhouses and simply allowing nature to do its thing, also making 826 Rocky Hill Road an attractive stop for flocks of birds during migration season. The property includes walnut and mulberry trees, wild raspberries, grape vines, rhubarb, morel mushrooms and many other edible plants and trees. The property includes a large 1850s barn with hand-hewn beams, a silo, a large 75' x 50' metal shed (~20 car stalls) full of interesting, unique old objects and items. Also on the property are a two-car garage and four other older outbuildings. This property would be ideal for small organic farm, goat farm, hobby farm, Bed & Breakfast, or combinations of any Listed below are all the improvements made to the building since its purchase in December 2017 Outside power washed -- eaves, window & door trim, porch all patched, scraped & sanded and painted. New Heil 100,000 BTU 96% high efficiency gas furnace, two-stage heat with ECM blower furnace and humidifier. New Heil 3-ton 16 SEER high efficiency air conditioning system with 10-year warranty. All new cellar ductwork along with other ductwork and returns. New Rheem Gas on-demand hot water heater New soft-water treatment system New Ikea kitchen cabinets and tin backsplash, wood countertops and vintage sink. Basic refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher are included. New fence and gates in front of house. Tenant responsible for their own utilities and general upkeep of the property. 3 or month month lease would also be an option.