Looking for a rural property in Boone County with outbuildings? Located in Garden Prairie, it has an easy commute into McHenry County and backs up to a farmer's field. This 4 bedroom home has just under 2 acres. Same owner for over 50 years. While it could use some updating, it has much to offer. Property has a 45x36 outbuilding/garage with a large loft for extra storage and a 1/2 bath currently winterized (some shelving can stay); 38x22 barn with dirt floor; and a 33x14 two story building a/k/a the "chicken house" on a cement slab that was reroofed Dec. 2023 with new plywood and shingles-this building also has a walk-in cooler-seller grew and kept flowers in there. House roof was re-shingled Dec. 2023, (plywood on house roof replaced 2005), ice & water shield, 30 yr architectural class 3 impact resistant shingles, and has Gutter Helmet with a lifetime transferrable warranty. Kitchen has a new sink, cabinets, countertops, and flooring, and is freshly painted. New walk-in pantry. Large main flr laundry/mud room. Bathroom has new flooring, faucet and updated vanity, and has plenty of storage in the cabinets. New furnace 2023. Siding/windows replaced in 2005. Ducts were cleaned 2024. Primary BR can be on main floor or one of the larger upper level BRs. Two large BRs upper level, two BRs on main floor, or can be used as office or den. Formal dining room. Little nook off DR can be used for a desk, toy rm, or storage. Covered front porch to watch country sunsets. Some window treatments stay; curtains in main floor front BR & upstairs east side BR not staying. Several built-in shelves throughout. Come Spring you'll get to see blooming the 100 year old peonies, crab apple trees, lilac bushes, lilies and wild flowers. Taxes currently don't have homeowner, nor senior exemptions, but have county tax rate. HOME IS BEING SOLD AS IS. ELDERLY OWNER WILL NOT BE MAKING ANY REPAIRS.
