Harvard, IL

**THEY'RE NOT MAKING ANY MORE LAND - AND OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS ARE BECOMING HARDER TO FIND!** Welcome to nearly 19 acres of breathtaking countryside in Harvard, Illinois, where privacy, natural beauty, and endless possibilities come together. Surrounded by mature trees, picturesque wetlands, a peaceful creek, a pond stocked with fish, apple trees, open hay fields, and abundant wildlife, this remarkable property offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience country living at its finest. Nestled within this scenic landscape is a custom-built Cape Cod-style home offering timeless character, inviting living spaces, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan. Ideal for multi-generational living, the home features a main-level bedroom and full bathroom, providing flexibility for extended family, overnight guests, or the convenience of main-floor living. At the heart of the home is a welcoming kitchen featuring beautiful maple cabinetry, a dedicated pantry, and a convenient office nook. The unfinished basement, complete with high ceilings, offers exciting potential for a future entertainment area, home theater, recreational space, or additional storage. Thoughtful improvements throughout the property include freshly painted kitchen walls (2026), refinished bedroom closet doors (2026), and new flooring in the bedrooms, bathrooms, and pantry (2026), featuring a restoration oak finish. The laundry room was also refreshed in 2026 with new flooring, fresh paint, a new closet door, and a new washer and dryer. A newly redone driveway (2026) adds another valuable improvement. Beyond the home lies the true beauty of this property. Imagine peaceful mornings overlooking the stocked pond, afternoons fishing or exploring the wooded landscape and winding creek, and evenings surrounded by the quiet beauty of your own countryside retreat. With opportunities for hunting, fishing, gardening, wildlife watching, and outdoor recreation, the possibilities are as expansive as the land itself. Established hay fields are currently rented on a month-to-month basis, and approximately five acres extend beyond the railroad tracks. The spacious barn adds another dimension of versatility, featuring insulated walls, a plywood-finished interior, its own electrical panel, and recently replaced exterior boards (2026). Additional property improvements include a metal roof (2020), furnace and A/C (2021), pressure tank (2022), sump pump (2025), water heater (2015), and well pump (2014). A Culligan water filtration system and separate electrical panels for the garage and barn provide additional functionality. Why choose between peaceful country living and everyday convenience when you can truly have it all? Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of nearly 19 acres while remaining within easy reach of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, with its beautiful lakefront, charming restaurants, shopping, and year-round attractions. For those seeking access to the city, Harvard is also the final stop on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line, offering a convenient rail connection to downtown Chicago. **Nearly 19 acres. Endless possibilities. One remarkable opportunity to create a lifestyle that's truly your own.**