Expansive landscapes and peaceful settings define these rural estates in Michigan and Illinois, offering a retreat from city life. Ideal for those seeking space and tranquility. Find your perfect countryside home—explore these serene estates today!
Serenity Fields | $3,375,333
SERENITY FIELDS – Tucked into the serene tapestry of West Michigan’s wine country is a world where tranquility and sophistication meet in perfect harmony. Here, along winding roads and scenic vistas, lies a rare opportunity to embrace a life of quiet refinement. Every detail whispers of timeless style and impeccable craftsmanship, inviting you to savor the unmatched privacy and beauty of rural living. Known as Serenity Fields, a picturesque woodland backdrop and 68 stunningly beautiful verdant acres set the stage for this brilliantly designed, lavishly appointed masterpiece featuring eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms and over 8500 finished sq ft of living space including the intimate carriage house.
Size: sf
Price: $3,375,333
Listing details: This admired estate is also blessed by an 18,000sf spring-fed pond, multiple terraces and a breathtaking veranda for entertaining and quiet repose, 36 +/- acres for agricultural use… and a convenient location just ninety miles from Chicago, thirty-five minutes from South Bend, twenty minutes to Lake Michigan and a split second away from you making one of the best decisions of your life.
Contact: Jeff Leonard, Advance Realty Global, +1 269.281.3954
Serence & Solitude | Contact for pricing
Privacy, affluence and a home that has so much to offer. Serene and solitude but close to Metra, Parks and Downtown Crystal Lake. Great entertainment areas inside and out! Huge wooded lot with sports court, shed and large patio.
Size: sf
Price: Contact for pricing
Listing details: Updated kitchen, baths and full finished basement. 4 beds. Anticipated in February.
Contact: Roxana Naughton, Berkshire Hathaway, +1 815.575.0973
822 N Oaklane Rd |$439,000
Looking for a premier property with plenty of game and fishing? Check this once in a lifetime forever home property! Located just five miles east of Springfield in Sangamon County. This property has Clear Lake city water, Ameren gas and electric, harvestable timber, tillable acreage which boarders the Sangamon River tributaries of North Fork, South Fork, and Sugar Creek. Nature abounds with the best Sandbar on the river to pitch a tent. This premier property has all kinds of possibilities for use while being in nature, raising a family and creating memories for generations to enjoy! The description may spark interest in this forever property and a picture says a thousand words but only a visit to this property will bring you to fall in love with the majestic beauty of the Sangamon river valley.
Size: sf
Price: $439,000
Listing details: The single story house recently remodeled with installation of a new 97% efficient HVAC, a new septic tank and laterals less than a year old. Three bedrooms, two full baths, with a bonus room and a full basement all move in ready! Come check it out, it’s your chance to have a quiet country living life away from the city, while still being just fifteen minutes away. It’s without a doubt a unique once in a lifetime opportunity and bargain.
Contact: Elizabeth Shuster, Re/Max, +1 217-652-3959
5406 Timber Ln | $415,000
Are you searching for a rural haven? This ranch on 2.5 acres, zoned A1, will provide you the setting to create a tranquil lifestyle! You’ll find approximately 2,500sf of updated living space including 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms and a full finished basement. The home’s living room welcomes you in to warm up in front of the stone fireplace with it’s wood detailing and built-in surrounding shelves. Make new holiday memories entertaining in the spacious kitchen with its ample storage and countertop space, tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, under cabinet lighting, hand dryer, Insta Hot water faucet, all this surrounds a large eating area! The basement’s recreation room is home to the home’s second fireplaces and is flanked byan office/playroom/studio, wet bar, 1/2 bath, and laundry. From the large sunroom enjoy overlooking your property’s garden beds, fruit trees, plots of asparagus, strawberry and rhubarb, chicken coops/goat pens, in-ground pool/hot tub area and brick paver patio where you can host seasonal barbecues! Stroll to the side yard and walk the path to where you can host bonfires!
Size: acres
Price: $415,000
Listing details: With an attached 28’ x 24 heated garage (16’ overhead door) and a 2nd detached garage (24’ x 24’) with concrete floor and electric, there is room for your toys, projects, collectibles, you name it! Attached carport provides additional covered storage. There really is too much to list, but the home’s solar panels are paid off, there are two gas generators, forced heat/ air and radiant heating. New roof on Home and detached garage in 2018. Imagine all the unforgettable memories you will create here! All of this in an incredibly convenient location between Woodstock, Crystal Lake and Huntley. A quick trip to the tollway, shopping, dining, entertainment and Metra!
Contact: Kim Mccallister Kruse, Berkshire Hathaway
110 Jones Orchard Rd | $178,500
Discover your peaceful retreat in Pope County, IL! This renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on 4 acres with stunning views, a 2-car garage, and a covered porch.
Size: sf
Price: $178,500
Listing details: Close to Shawnee National Forest, enjoy nearby Garden of the Gods, hiking, and more. Move-in ready—schedule your showing today!
Contact: Tonya Hughes, Hunt & Farm Realty, +1 618-841-6402
677 Stearns Hollow Rd | $199,000
Charming 1-bed, 1-bath country home on 4.61 acres with updates, bonus space, new A/C, outbuilding, pool, and deck.
Size: sf
Price: $199,000
Listing details: Perfect for gardening, outdoor activities, and workshop enthusiasts.
Contact: Kim Chisholm, Trophy Properties & Auction, +1 618.535.0316
19200 Rose City Rd | $399,000
A great older country farm house that is on the market for the first time as it has been in the same family for many years. Over seven acres of open land, with 5 or so being farmed now. Lots of room for your garden, as the owners family raised a lot of their food here. The roof was replaced about 5 years ago. Large open kitchen with an eating area . the furnace was replaced about 2 years ago.
Size: sf
Price: $399,000
Listing details: Located near Whittaker Woods golf course Plus an easy few minute ride to the Four Winds Casino. The small City of New Buffalo is a short 5 minute ride and has a great beach, marinas and wonderful and varied restaurants., hotels and shopping. This is a rare opportunity for a quiet getaway in the peace and quiet as there are not many like this that are available.
Contact: Louis Price, Coldwell Banker, +1 312.307.0054
Luxurious Equestrian Estate|$3,925,000
Amazing horse farm in Port Byron featuring 80 acres of rolling hills with creek! Main building completed in 2014 consists of “barndominium” with attached horse stall barn. Living quarters have radiant floor heat, full kitchen, living room with gas fireplace, main level primary bedroom suite; upper-level bunk room with loft area, 4 queen size built-in bunk beds and bunkroom style bathroom – 3 sinks, 2 toilets & 2 showers. There is also an office , laundry room and bar area. The attached horse barn features 12 stalls with automatic waterers in each stall, wash stall, tack room, laundry room and feed area. There is also an 80×160 heated indoor riding arena with center 50’ diameter round pen, indoor/outdoor 8 run dog kennel with radiant floor, heated workshop/garage/barn with attached drive through (12’ wide) lean-to, Quonset style barn with new concrete floor & garage doors, and 3-sided metal storage shed.
Size: sf
Price: $3,925,000
Listing details: There are 6 separate fenced horse pastures each with heated automatic waterer, 16’ wide gates and 5 have run-in sheds. Additional features include geothermal heating & cooling, camera system in stall barn, well water with water treatment system, two septic systems, back-up generators, buried propane tanks, driveway security gate, RV electrical outlet, air exchangers, and fiber optic lines for cable/internet services.
Contact: Kurt Johnson, Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors, +1 563.343.0675
3104 E Lake Shore Dr | $285,000
Beautifully updated home situated on a private wooded lot with great views of 840 acre Wonder Lake offering boating, swimming, fishing, ice skating, sailboat racing, and Wonder Lake Ski Show performances in summer! Property also has use of boat launch access to the lake. There have been loads of updates to this gorgeous home including fresh paint inside and out, new kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances and sink, new flooring, lighting, quartz countertops and a breakfast bar adjacent to the combination Dining Rm/Living Rm with brand new windows offering fabulous views of Wonder Lake! The Bath is updated with new fixtures, including sink and cabinet, refurbished tub and tile surround, new commode and new medicine cabinet and flooring, too! The 2 main floor Bedrooms are freshly painted and have hardwood floors. A staircase to the upper floor opens to a loft sitting or playroom area and there’s a separate doorway to a possible 3rd Bedroom without a closet, yet having plenty of space for an armoire, dressers and bed, and has more great views of the Lake! The lower level Family Rm has recessed lighting, and a doorway to the exterior opens to the long driveway and it also has an interior door opening to an entryway from the 2-car oversized garage on one side, and a doorway on the right of entryway into the utility room with new heat pump, water heater, water softener and a laundry rm area with washtub, washer hookups and gas or electric dryer hookups.
Size: sf
Price: $285,000
Listing details: There is also a storage room with shelving and a separate framed stubbed future bathroom. From ground level there are interior and exterior stairways to the new 453 sq.ft. deck set over the garage and surrounded with attractive metal railings, and with access including from an exterior door from the main level kitchen, plus the deck has more fabulous views of the Lake! Make this your very own Home Sweet Home! You will not be disappointed!
Contact: Louise A. Berger, Re/Max, +1 815.790.7958
