60 My Ln, Hillsboro, IL, 62049

About This Home

Location, woods, scenery, and acreage if that is what you are looking for, this is it! Approximately 8.29 acres of private, scenic country living with a truly distinctive cedar sided octagon home. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath residence offers a rare blend of architectural character and natural beauty, featuring soaring ceilings, stunning tongue and groove wood floors, and an open concept layout designed to capture breathtaking wooded views from every angle. A covered wood deck seamlessly connects the home to the heated detached garage, offering approximately 650 additional square feet of versatile living space. Complete with a recreation room, full bathroom, laundry area, and wood stove (seller is unsure of functionality), this space is ideal for entertaining, guests, or a private retreat. The home also includes a 450 square foot basement with exterior access, perfect for storage. Designed for efficiency and comfort, the property features geothermal heating and cooling (2012), along with thoughtful updates including a newer roof, living room and kitchen windows (2019), and a water heater in the garage (2024). The home is serviced by MJM Electric, EJ Water, and a private septic system. The outdoor setting is equally impressive, offering a 28 x 46 outbuilding and a lean to building, providing ample room for equipment, hobbies, or recreational storage, all surrounded by peaceful wooded acreage. For those seeking expanded land and investment potential, an adjoining 26.01 acre parcel (Parcel #16-26-300-014) is also available (see aerial in photos). This parcel includes 9.7 acres enrolled in CRP generating $3,543.62 annually, with contracts in place through September 2028 and September 2033. Combined acreage would total approximately 34.3 acres, offered at $580,000.