13.86± Acres with Pond, Home, Shed · Hettick, IL

Gorgeous 13.86± acre haven with extraordinary pond. An exceptional property whether you’re settling here permanently or using this as your memory-making escape from the world. Whitetail enjoy the opportunity to pass through the property that is conveniently located within striking distance from Carlinville, Springfield, and Jacksonville.

The current owners have lovingly made the 3 bed/2 bath 1023sqft manufactured home their permanent residence. The home is a 2016 Fleetwood Sandal Wood design and is in great shape. Additionally, the 30’x48’ shed with a 10’ overhang is the perfect place to stash your toys and house your hobbies. The shed has concrete, electricity, and two standard-sized garage doors.

The 1-acre pond is a real treasure, having been meticulously cared for. It has three aerators and a solar-powered fish feeder that have helped raise large game fish including Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass that have exceeded 5 pounds. Redear Perch and Blue Gill round out the species of the pond. Reinforced sidewalks and patios take you from the home to your private spot to cast a line literally within seconds.

There are too many details and labors of love to mention in this abbreviated recap. For a full list of features or to schedule a showing, act now! Contact the Seller’s Designated Representative and Managing Broker, Luke Worrell, via talk or text at 217.473.7039.

Location: 26457 Hettick-Scottville Blacktop, South of Scottville in Macoupin County S22-T11N-R9W. Approximately 20 minutes from Carlinville, 40 from Jacksonville, 55 from Springfield. Access from a private lane off the county blacktop.
Parcel ID: 25-22-300-003
Taxes: $570.58
Possession & Terms Summary: Earnest money due upon signing a contract to purchase. Cash due and possession granted at closing.
Asking Price: $247,500

About the Home

• 2×6 exterior walls
• 16” center floor joists
• R33 attic insulation
• R16 wall insulation
• Drywall painted walls
• 36” front and back door
• 8’ ceilings
• One-year-old propane furnace – high efficiency
• Central air
• Washer and dryer hookup in utility room
• 40-gallon electric hot water heater
• Wood stove
• Handicap ramp on rear
• New steel roof (2021) with reflective insulation
• City water with well hookup if desired
• Aerobic septic system with septic field

About the Pole Barn

• Sandwiched beams (3-2x6s) pressure-treated below grade in concrete
• 6” poured floor with reinforcement
• Trusses bolted to support poles
• 30’x48’ barn with 10’x48’ porch
• Two overhead doors
• LED lighting inside
• LED security lighting outside and LEDs under porch
• Non-weeping steel roof

About the Pond

• Approximately one acre
• Largemouth Bass (over 5lbs)
• Channel Catfish (over 5lbs)
• Bluegill and Redear Perch
• Aeration and treated for large game fish

Average Utilities

• Water: $38/month
• Electric: $165/month
• Propane: $300/year
• Wood: $125/year
• Note: Current owner on oxygen and year-round aeration of the pond add to the electric.

Other

• Entrance raised 6′ to ensure firm bed for driving and reduce washout
• Automatic fish feeder solar powered
• Two cement patios, one at house and one at pond
• Sidewalk to pond
• 6” poured drive at pole barn with rebar
• GENERAC GENERATOR automatically powers up if power failure (propane)
• Zero-turn lawnmower and Cushman dump truck available for an additional $5,000