Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Golconda, Illinois

Escape to your own private hunting sanctuary with this exceptional 41-acre wooded property paired with a 2022-built, 1,344 sq. ft. manufactured home offering comfort, privacy, and a highly improved layout for both living and outdoor recreation. Located in one of Southern Illinois' most scenic areas-only minutes from the Shawnee National Forest, Garden of the Gods, and the Ohio River-this turnkey retreat places you right in the heart of endless outdoor opportunities. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with an inviting open-concept design that flows from the living room into a bright, modern kitchen and dining area. Whether you plan to live here full-time, enjoy weekend getaways, or use it as a hunting lodge, the home is clean, efficient, and move-in ready. A new portable garage provides excellent additional storage-ideal for vehicles, ATVs, tractors, boats, or all your gear. Outside is where this property truly shines. The land has been thoughtfully designed and managed to attract, hold, and consistently produce quality whitetails. Key features include: Well-maintained trail system providing easy access to stands, food plots, watering holes, and bedding areas -Multiple established food plots that encourage daylight deer movement -Several watering holes, strategically placed to improve habitat and keep wildlife close -Proven history of big-buck success, with trail-cam photos and harvests to back it up -Rolling topography that naturally funnels wildlife and creates ideal stand locations -Diverse habitat, including thick bedding cover, mature timber, and secluded pockets for both deer and turkey In addition to the 41 private acres, the property adjoins a smaller tract of Shawnee National Forest, opening up even more ground right from your doorstep. Combined with being just minutes from thousands of acres of the Shawnee, the Garden of the Gods Wilderness, and fishing or boating on the Ohio River, this location is truly unbeatable for the outdoor enthusiast. Whether you're looking for a proven hunting property, a peaceful retreat, or a home base for exploring Southern Illinois' natural beauty, this offering delivers it all. Every detail-from the home to the land improvements-has been set up with convenience and outdoor enjoyment in mind. A rare chance to own a modern home on an improved 41-acre hunting tract bordering public land-a place where you can settle in, manage wildlife, and make memories for years to come.