1825 Bald Knob Road , Alto Pass, IL 62905 (Union County)

Size: 25.5 Acres

Type: Recreational Property, Timberland Property, Hunting Property

Home: 2 beds - 2 full baths - 1,088 Sq Ft

Rare Opportunity for Highly Desirable Shawnee Forest Investment Property

Own an amazing property in the heart of the most desirable and picturesque part of the Shawnee National Forest! 25.5 acres of secluded, heavily wooded land situated on the second highest elevation in the entire state of Illinois! Enjoy your permanent home that comes with turn-key income or utilize the entire property as income property with a vacation home for your friends and family. There’s even room to build your dream home!

As soon as you take ownership you can start earning income from the only campsites located directly on the Shawnee Wine Trail, and conveniently located on the famous River to River Trail in the Bald Knob Wilderness. Five of the six sites have electric and water hookups along with a convenient dump site. The remaining site has its own dump site with electric and water. The sites are brand new and need no upgrading and are state approved, literally turn-key.

The 1,088...

The 1,088 square foot home is newly remodeled and tastefully located away from the camp sites for privacy. Originally built to serve as a horseback riding destination, the property boasts an adorable 40'x50' barn stable that has been freshly painted. The barn can be used for your horses or converted to any endless possibility. This home is also turn-key with the most thoughtfully convenient touches ready for guests.

The 2 bedroom and 2 full bath home comes completely furnished with upgraded appliances and a rustic yet cozy feel. The home is currently being used as a vacation rental but is also perfect for a permanent residence. Guests rave about the peaceful views from the large, 8’x32’ screened-in front porch. With minimal traffic on your near-private road, the wildlife is a part of your daily experience here on Bald Knob!

The road the property is located on leads to the iconic attraction, The Bald Knob Cross of Peace, which sits atop the 2nd highest elevation in the state. The cross attracts visitors worldwide and is visible for miles and miles around the Shawnee. From the cross, take in breathtaking views of the top of the entire Shawnee National Forest and all the way to Missouri! Steps away from your property is the Godwin Trailhead. Other nearby hiking destinations are the Pomona Natural Bridge and Little Grand Canyon, to name a few. The area is also highly sought after by bicyclists, rock climbers, boulderers, and any lovers of nature’s beauty and wildlife. There are even waterfalls to be found in the forest! For the hunters, there is also plenty of public hunting grounds nearby attracting hunters from all walks of life. The Shawnee Wine Trail brings in thousands of visitors every year and this property is within a 5-mile radius of 3 of the 12 wineries alone. The River to River Trail is a very popular hiking destination and the property is located directly on that trail also. Additionally, two 150-year-old legacy orchards are close by and offer the best of the best orchard fruits and homemade yummies grown right here in the Shawnee. Artisans, musicians, eclectic farm-to-table dining, and a major university round out the southern Illinois destination experience uniquely found here in the heart of the mighty Shawnee National Forest! This amazing investment property won’t last long!

Property Features

-Great ROI

-25.5 acres

-2 bed, 2 bath home

-Newly remodeled

-40'x50' barn

-6 new RV sites with electric, water, and dumpsite (state inspected)

-Only RV sites in area

-Road frontage

-Located close to many local attractions

-River to River trail

-Godwin Trail Head

-Bald Knob Cross of Peace

-Shawnee Wine Trail

-Hunting

-5 minutes to Alto Pass, IL

-25 minutes from Carbondale, IL (SIU Campus)

-30 minutes from Cape Girardeau, MO

-1.25 hours from Paducah, KY

-2 hours from Saint Louis, MO

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