Listings by Amy Rogus

14.5 ACRE HISTORIC ESTATE WITH STATELY 2-STORY HOME and POLE BUILDING on NATURAL GAS. It sits high on a hill with a cobblestone driveway, that was the original Route 23. This 3554 Sq Ft / 5 BR 2 Full / 2 Half Bath home was built in 1903 and features beautiful thick wood trim, French and 3-Panel Doors, Built-In-Cabinets, Crown Molding, Wood Beamed Ceilings, etc. GENEROUS-SIZED ROOMS THROUGHOUT that have a plethora of windows and are finished with hardwood floors or plush carpet. The first floor of this charming home welcomes you with a foyer and half bath. The dining room flows seamlessly into the kitchen, which features stainless steel appliances and two unique custom barn beam lights. Adjacent to the kitchen, the breakfast room and sitting room offer picturesque views of the backyard. The spacious living room, spanning the width of the house, boasts a cozy wood-burning fireplace and opens to a southern-facing three-season room with a "Wall of Windows" which brings the outdoors in. Winding staircase takes you to the 2ND Floor Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Sunrooms and stairs to the UNFINISHED WALK-UP ATTIC! FINISHED BASEMENT with Rec Room, 2nd Fireplace, Full Bath, Laundry and Storage. Outside access for In-Law or Related Living Suite. The MUD ROOM links the house to the garage and front yard to the back. 6-CAR ATTACHED HEATED GARAGE (tandem); 40x40, concrete floor finished walls and overhead doors. 30x60 OUTBUILDING was built by Cleary and serves as both a horse barn and cold storage with 220 electric and water (spicket outside). There are 4 stalls via metal panels with hay and grain feeders and matts. Three pastures (fenced by 3-strand high tension wire). The land offers topography, open pasture and natural, uninterrupted brush - the perfect habitat for wildlife. Fruit trees and Lilac trees. Conveniently located 15-30 minutes from neighboring towns, resorts, wineries and Starved Rock State Parks. Everything has been well-built and well-maintained. It's TRULY ONE OF A KIND! MUST SEE! Ask for the Full Description and Additional Features Sheet.

3.7 ACRE PRIVATE HORSE PROPERTY; HOUSE, BARN & SHED - ZONED A-1. Equestrians...enjoy having your horses at home! 32x40 OUTBUILDING has water, electric and concrete. It currently serves as a HORSE BARN with 4-5 STALLS, TACK ROOM, HAY LOFT. Property sits on a corner lot and has a separate gravel drive to the barn and out to the paddock so you can drop your round bale easily. Plenty of room to park your trailer also! RIDING TRAILS are just a 10-minute trailer ride away in 2 directions...Raccoon Forest Preserve in Beecher or Plum Creek in Dyer, IN. GARDEN SHED is 12x20 with electric and could be used as a chicken house as it has a solar chicken door installed. GREAT USE OF THE LAND...Large yard around the entire house, one large pasture and one all-weather turnout (110x160). You can also add fencing to the NE corner for an additional grass pasture and / or improve the all-weather turnout with screenings and sand to have dual use as an outdoor arena. What may look like a little house...has a BIG inside!!...it's a MUST SEE!! Over 2,123 sq ft PLUS a partially finished basement. NEW Roof and Painted Cabinets (2024) and Barn-Wood-Look Vinyl Flooring (2022). Seller's favorite room is the Great Room...it features a soaring stone fireplace and a cathedral, wood ceiling. Kitchen has a modern look with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an abundance of counter space with bar-stool space. It opens to the dining room with floor to ceiling windows - WATCH YOUR HORSES GRAZE FROM YOUR KITCHEN OR DINING ROOM WINDOWS! Convenient buffet / bar area. The 1st Floor features the Master Bedroom and Bath (with HEAT LAMPS) with Walk-In-Closet as well as a 2nd Bedroom and Full Bath! **What's behind the MYSTERY DOOR...Surprise...SAUNA ROOM!** The 2nd Floor hosts the 3rd and 4th Bedrooms as well as the 3rd Bathroom. MOSTLY FINISHED BASEMENT - Rec Room, Exercise or Game Area, Laundry Room and Storage Space. If you need an In-Law Suite or Related Living Space ...this is a blank canvas. MUD ROOM leads to the back patio and yard that is enclosed by a chain link fence - SAFE for DOGS. 2-CAR ATTACHED GARGE - 3-car-wide asphalt driveway - convenient for extra parking spaces. The home is heated by electric, fireplace and corn / pellet stoves and cooled by a Whole House Fan and 3 Window A/C units. Over 60,000 in improvements in the recent years.

**MOTIVATED SELLER** COUNTRY RETREAT / PRIVATE HORSE PROPERTY; 10 ACRES, MODERN-DAY FARMHOUSE with a BARN and WORKSHOP - COMBINATION OUTBUILDING. This property sits high on a hill offering you a view of its natural beauty as you enter the long lane. 2-Story Modern Day Farmhouse with extra-wide wrap-around deck invites you to relax and enjoy nature. The 2-story foyer draws your eyes up, where you can't help but notice the top-of-the-line crown molding throughout the home. Upstairs you'll find 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. The Master Bath has a shower and separate jetted tub with a large window that overlooks the entire property. The main floor features the Living Room, Dining Room (Office), Half Bath and 1st Floor Laundry. The Open Kitchen and Dining plan shows off the Brazilian hardwood floors, granite counters and newer stainless steel and black appliances. There is also a half bath by the 3-car garage (with epoxy floor). FULL FINISHED WALK OUT BASEMENT features a large family room (for games and activities) including large movie screen ) along with a half bath and storage. Like to relax in your own back yard...and entertain? Step outside to the lower level, stamped concrete patio that is under the deck (shady for the hot summer sun) and just steps away from your refreshing pool. Professionally landscaped retaining walls with two staircases will lead you to the front or back yards or up to the deck. - This is where the views are the best! THE MINI BARN / CHICKEN HOUSE is well built and could be used in a variety of ways. THE POLE BUILDING is 50x80 and is part barn and part workshop. It features 16 ft sidewalls and 2 overhead doors that are 14 ft high. The barn features 8 stalls with matts and rubber pavers in the middle. The workshop portion has a concrete floor with drain, walled, insulated with an abundance of outlets. THE LAND...it's what the sellers love most about this property: large front yard, landscaped back yard, hay field, pasture and trails! There is a Forest Preserve just down the street and the house is less than 5 miles into town and 10 miles to I-90. Four of the major Hunter/Jumper show facilities are between 10 -70 min away. This property has been loved and well maintained. It is move-in-ready! This is a MUST SEE!!

RURAL RECREATIONAL RETREAT that gives you COUNTRY LIVING at it's BEST! 12+ WOODED ACRES with CREEK, FARMHOUSE, GARAGE, OUTBUILDING, BARN & SHED. Make this your primary residence or consider it as 2nd Home for weekend RETREAT where you can find PEACE and reconnect with NATURE. Set back from the road on a long, private, circle drive, you'll find a 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Cedar home offering over 2300 Sq Ft plus an Unfinished Basement. The main floor features the large family room with a fireplace, dining room, full bath, 3 bedrooms, mudroom, office, pantry, laundry and large deck. The 2nd floor features the master bedroom and bath. The entire interior & exterior has been freshly painted and a new roof was added in 2022. Many cosmetic updates have been made so that this home is ready for you to enjoy! OUTBUILDINGS include: DETACHED 1-CAR GARAGE with concrete floor and electric. (Needs Garage Door and TLC). 2-STORY WORKSHOP is 15x30 with vinyl siding and electric. Use it As-Is or or finish it for a GUEST HOUSE. ORIGINAL BARN is a perfect run-in shed or enclose it for a 1-stall barn with tack room. Across the drive and down the hill is the NEWER HORSE BARN (20x30 POLE BUILDING) with 3 Stalls, Tack room, Concrete Floor and Electric. Behind the barn is a 3-Sided Lean-To and a flat, cleared space - perfect for a pasture or arena - just add fencing. Beyond the creek is FULLY WOODED with TRAILS cut thru for walking or riding (horses, bikes or ATV's). Plenty of wildlife and beautiful throughout the year...hunt, fish, camp. LOCATED between Yorkville and Newark just off of Rt. 71 for easy commute into the suburbs. Zoned R1 - Residential and does allow for animals!

PRIVATE HORSE PROPERTY / RURAL ESTATE / COUNTRY ESCAPE * 20 ACRES * RANCH HOME * MORTON HORSE BARN * OUTBUILDING / WORKSHOP. QUALITY BUILT HOME is ALL BRICK and STONE offering 3,420 Sq Ft with 5 BR / 3.5 BA. Custom Finishes including 9 and 10-Foot Ceilings; Transom windows, 6-Panel Doors and Trim around the doorways. Kitchen features Granite Counters, Mission Style Oak Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, pass-thru to the Great Room and pantry closet. Seller's favorite room is the eating area with the wood burning stove...it's been the "Gathering Place" for friends and family. It's open to the Great Room that's centrally located. 1st Floor Master Bedroom with tray ceilings (lighted) and Walk-In Closet. Master Bathroom with Jet Tub and 2 sinks, separate shower (redone 6 months ago with two rain shower heads). 2nd Bedroom has it's own full bath; 3rd and 4th Bedrooms (or Office with French Doors) share access to the Full Hall Bath. 5th Bedroom / Bonus Room with WIC & Full Bath is above the garage; Perfect for an In-Law or Related-Living Suite, as that space also opens up to Unfinished Attic space. 1st Floor Laundry and Half Bath are conveniently located next to the 2-Car Attached Garage that is Heated and Insulated with a Drain and Slop Sink. Full Unfinished Basement is 9 Feet Tall and ready to be finished as it has Rough-In Plumbing for Bathroom. The Covered Back Porch is protected from the weather on 3 sides and is accessible from the Kitchen and Master BR. It has a great view of the cleared back yard that goes down to the creek. HORSE BARN is a Morton Pole Building that is 36x72 with 6 stalls (tongue and groove with mats) Four with Dutch Doors to individual paddocks. There is also a tack room, wash rack and hay loft as well as unused space for 3 more stalls or as you see fit. 4-Board Vinyl Fenced Pasture and 60 Ft Steel Round Pen. Plenty of land behind the barn to add an indoor arena and / or outdoor arena. MACHINE SHED / OUTBUILDING is cinderblock with electric, concrete floor and two 10-Foot Overhead Doors. Roof is 15 years old. The WORKSHOP area is separated and can be heated. This property has something to offer everyone...peaceful park-like setting to enjoy nature and wildlife, wooded land to cut trails for hiking, riding or hunting; tillable ground for the farmer in you and pasture area for the horses. Mature Oak, Black Walnut, Hickory and Mulberry Trees & plenty of firewood. Chicken House and Playhouse stay. Need a 2nd home? There are 2 PIN #'s to this property and you can build a 2nd residence on the 2nd PIN per the county. Sellers are the ORIGINAL OWNERS, so please ask questions!

ENTREPRENEURS and HOME-BASED BUSINESSES OWNERS: This home has been ANNEXED into the CITY of PLANO with NATURAL GAS and CITY WATER. It is Zoned R1 with PERMITTED USES including HOME OCCUPATIONS; VARIANCE for up to 5 HORSES and SPECIAL USE PERMIT for Agricultural uses, Bed & Breakfast Establishment, Childcare Facilities and Daycare Center (it's walking distance from schools!). The home has a Separate Entrance to an Office on the 1st Floor - keeping it PRIVATE from the rest of the house. SELLERS ARE OFFERING THE BUYERS A CREDIT OF $5,000 to help you turn your ideas into reality. Discover the rare opportunity with this 3.67 ACRE FARMETTE, offering the charm of the late 1800s home paired with modern conveniences. This property, the Original Homestead of Rock Creek Dairy Farms, boasts character and versatility throughout it's 3775 sq ft. It is a QUIET, SOLID home with THICK EXTERIOR WALLS. The UPDATED, EAT-IN KITCHEN features a 4x8 ISLAND, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, FLOOR-TO-CEILING BUILT-IN CABINETS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CUSTOM LIGHTING, WOOD BEAMED CEILINGS and space for a large dining room table. The Family Room is the seller's favorite - 3 Walls of Windows provide beautiful "Naturescape" views. MAIN FLOOR also includes the Living Room, Library, Sitting Area, Office and Full Bath. 2ND FLOOR: 4 Bedrooms, Sitting / Sun Room & Full Bath. Two entrances to the unfinished BASEMENT; tall ceilings, great for storage! DETACHED GARAGE / BARN / OUTBUILDING is 40 x48; 2-story concrete building with 2 sets of staircases. Rebuild stalls (4 stall fronts still inside) or use as you wish. The ORIGINAL PUMP HOUSE serves well as a garden shed. A long drive sets the home back, in a private park-like setting with mature trees. It is adjacent to a Dedicated Wildlife Preserve on 2 sides. Additional buildable lot available (.41 acre). Sells "As-Is". Easy to show!

UNIQUE INCOME PRODUCING FARM IN DEKALB COUNTY! Calling All Investors and / or Owner Occupants ... 50 ACRES with SOLAR FIELD, HOUSE, 3 OUTBUILDINGS, 2 PONDS and CREEK. THE ENTIRE PROPERTY IS LEASED OUT. The SOLAR FIELDS consist of approximately 25+/- acres (subject to final survey). Phase I came on-line in 2022; Phase II construction was just completed and will be coming on-line soon. The home, outbuildings and remaining land (including 2 ponds, creek and mature trees - great for pasture or other recreation) sit on the remaining 25+/- acres. The FARMHOUSE is 2,318 Sq Ft with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths and 3-Car Garage. Open Concept on the main floor between the Kitchen, Dining and Living Rooms; unique for this age of home. For those who want to live on a farm, but not do stairs...it features a LARGE 1st FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH. The beautiful original staircase leads you to the remaining 3 Bedrooms and Bath on the 2nd floor. NEW Siding, Roof and Garage Doors in 2022 and septic tank and field in 2016. The attached 3-car garage is also a nice addition to a farmhouse. It features a fireplace / BBQ (great for grilling in the winter), 1st Floor Laundry and access to the basement. The Partial Basement is partially finished with a half bath, flooring, ceiling and painted walls. Back yard is fenced for dogs. The LARGE POLE BUILDING is 50x170 and 16ft High with 8 inch thick concrete floor and electric. Sliding doors on either end. Roof was repainted in 2022. The SMALL POLE BARN is 40x68 and 12ft High with concrete floor, gas and electric, small, finished office, large overhead door. CORN CRIB is 28x40 and 15 high with a SIDE BARN (28x48). The crib is sturdy, but needs TLC; Roof, Siding and Sliding Doors. RENT PAYMENTS: Solar Lease pays $800/per acre per year PLUS the real estate taxes ($16,215) on the Phase I PIN. House Tenant pays $850/month, Large Outbuilding $500/month, and Small Outbuilding $400/month. A copy of the lease with the Solar Company will be available to serious buyers. This property is incorporated into the Village of Somonauk and is on NATURAL GAS. ZONED AGRICULTURE. See Additional Features Sheet for more details. Lines drawn on the photos are approximate lot lines only per county records and do not represent or replace a survey by a licensed surveyor.

EQUESTRIANS, HUNTERS, RECREATORS, FARMERS and INVESTORS - This land has something to offer everyone! 28 ACRES; HOUSE; OUTBUILDING, POND, WETLANDS, WOODS AND TILLABLE GROUND. Unincorporated Kendall County - Zoned A1 and R1. This 2-STORY HOME with BRICK front offers a total of 4046 Finished Sq Ft, 3-5 BR / 3.5 BA and fresh neutral paint. 2844 Sq Ft Above Grade is open between the kitchen, eating area and family room. Kitchen features a LARGE ISLAND, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and GRANITE COUNTERS. The 2-Story Family Room hosts a soaring BRICK FIREPLACE and an abundance of window,s for natural light. Hardwood and tiled floors on the main level. 1st Floor Laundry / Mud room. The 2nd Floor = 3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths + Loft that is open to below (enclose it for a 4th BR). Master Bedroom features a tray ceiling and WIC, but look beyond the 2nd door to the unfinished space (expand the closet, add an office, gym, nursery.) FULL FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT; 1200 sf, Recreational room, 4th BR, full bath & kitchenette - a perfect in-law, related living or guest space. AMAZING OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREA features a 2-story, screened in, Romeo & Juliette deck giving you BEAUTIFUL VIEWS out back. Additionally there is a 2-TIER EXTERIOR DECK and BRICK PAVER PATIO with outdoor fire pit next to the above-ground pool...all is enclosed by the 5' PRIVACY FENCE. Extra deep 3-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. 50x100 POLE BUILDING has water and electric and serves as a HORSE BARN with 3 stalls and a small INDOOR ARENA. Like to ride outside? Cut your own trails in the back acreage. Multiple lease opportunities - as a whole or separately...House...Barn...Hunting Land. OVER $180,000 of IMPROVEMENTS: 2-story screened in back decks, Roof, Patio, Lower Deck, Water Purifier, 2024-New Carpet, 2021-Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Stove, Privacy Fence; 2018-Washer, Dryer, Wood Barn Door, Ejector Sump Pump, Brick Retaining Wall under Deck; 2017-HVAC; 2016-Roof, Epoxy Basement Floor, Hot Water Heater, Landscaping and Hardscape (Large stones in back and brick paver walkway in front); 2015-Laundry Room Remodel with epoxy floor and walls; 2012-Brick Paver Patio around pool; 2009-Septic. Easy 5 miles to downtown Yorkville and 30 Min to I-88 or I-80. Sells "As-Is".

38 ACRES OF RECREATIONAL LAND! CALLING HUNTERS, HORSEBACK RIDERS AND OTHER RECREATORS...BRING YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDES OR DIRT BIKES. The LAND includes 10 acres of wooded trails, 13 acre hay field, 4 acre front pasture with the remainder including a creek front yard and the footprint of the barn. EQUESTRIAN ENTHUSIASTS...this HORSE FARM does not disappoint! 14 STALLS, INDOOR & OUTDOOR ARENAS - Use the BARNDOMINIUM as your primary residence or BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Elegant brick pillars stand at the gated entrance of this scenic farm. The drive leads you past the large front pasture, over the creek and up the small hill to your dream barn. There is more to this equine facility than what meets the eye! This pole barn, has upgraded Cedar Siding all around with newer insulated Metal Roof. The entrance has slate flooring and knotty pine walls with equine decor throughout. The BARN features 14 Stalls Total; (12x12) tongue & groove, matted with turn-out feeders. Exterior Stalls have Dutch doors that lead directly to lime paddocks and concrete aisle with drains. Interior finishes include: 1st Floor Office, Full Bath, Laundry / Kitchenette and Hot and Cold Wash Rack. INDOOR ARENA is 60 X 150 with sand footing, knotty pine wood kickboards on the lower half and insulated inner walls finished with soffit material. PLUS...there is finished space above the stalls that is the perfect Weekender / Entertaining space. This space is 2000 square feet with vaulted ceiling and skylights. It was recently remodeled and features wood burning fireplace, knotty pine / tongue & groove walls giving it a rustic cabin feel with luxury finishes of solid Hickory Wood Floors, Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Counters! OUTDOOR ARENA is 100 x 300 with sand footing and 3-board white vinyl, low maintenance, fencing. TWO ROUND PENS on the property (one within the outdoor arena and one by the drive). This property was set-up to pamper your show horse or to let them live naturally in a large pasture with shelter. This property comes with one Residential Building Allocation. 1-Owner; well designed and well maintained - MUST SEE - MOVE IN READY!

21 +/-ACRE FARMETTE; HOUSE, 3 OUTBUILDINGS, 2 PONDS and CREEK. This property is incorporated into the Village of Somonauk and is on NATURAL GAS. ZONED AGRICULTURE. The FARMHOUSE is 2,318 Sq Ft with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths and 3-Car Garage. Open Concept on the main floor between the Kitchen, Dining and Living Rooms; unique for this age of home. It also features a LARGE 1st FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH. The beautiful original staircase leads you to the remaining 3 Bedrooms and Bath on the 2nd floor. NEW SIDING, ROOF AND GARAGE DOORS in 2022 and SEPTIC TANK AND FIELD in 2016. The attached 3-car garage is also a nice addition to a farmhouse. It features a fireplace / BBQ (great for grilling in the winter), 1st Floor Laundry and access to the basement. The Partial Basement is partially finished with a half bath, flooring, ceiling and painted walls. Back yard is fenced for dogs. The LARGE POLE BUILDING is 50x170 and 16ft High with 8 inch thick concrete floor and electric. Sliding doors on either end. Roof was repainted in 2022. The SECOND POLE BARN is 40x68 and 12ft High with concrete floor, gas and electric, small, finished office, large overhead door. CORN CRIB is 28x40 and 15 high with a SIDE BARN / WORKSHOP (28x48). The crib is straight, but needs TLC; Roof, Siding and Sliding Doors. There are 2 PONDS, CREEK and mature trees; great for fishing, hunting, pasture, or other recreation. MULTIPLE POTENTIAL BUSINESS USES OR POTENTIAL HORSE PROPERTY - Use the smaller barn for your stalls and the large one for your Indoor Arena. A portion of the acreage from the parcel to the west will be added to the PIN for the farmette for a total of approximately 21 +/- acres (subject to final survey). This property is currently leased out to multiple tenants. Ok to drive by, but please do not disturb tenants. Proof of Funds or Pre-Approval Letter will be required for showings to be confirmed.