Farm Life Meets Lake Life – A Rare Retreat On Governor Bond Lake
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Farms, Ranches, Recreational Land, Residential Land, Timberland, Hunting Land, Horse Property, Lakefront
- Road Frontage
- Township Road
- Road Surface
- Pavement
- Outbuildings
- Metal, Shop, Barn, Garage
Land Details
- Pasture
- Timber
- Grass
- Hay
- Open
- Lake
Utilities
| Electric: | Onsite |
| Gas: | Onsite |
| Water: | Onsite |
Housing
Home
3BD / 1BA 1700± sqft
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
- Fish
- Livestock Facilities
- Trail Network
Description
PRICE REDUCED! Welcome to your dream country escape, where scenic serenity meets lakeside living. Tucked away on a secluded 20.82 +/- acre tract directly on Governor Bond Lake, this unique property offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and farm potential, all just 5 miles from the heart of Greenville, Illinois.
Property Highlights:
• Breathtaking Setting with approximately 480 feet of lake frontage
• Ideal Homesite already equipped with electric, water, and septic
• Existing 3-bedroom home offers a fixer-upper opportunity, set approximately 1/5 mile from the shoreline
• Two-Car Garage for convenience and storage
• 40' x 60' Metal Pole Barn in excellent condition—ideal for equipment, livestock, or hobby use
• Large Wooden Barn full of charm and character
• 6 +/- Acres of Pasture/Hay Ground, perfect for a small farm or hobby livestock operation
• 12 +/- Acres of Mature Timber with a well-maintained trail system, ideal for hiking, trail riding, or hunting
• Excellent Hunting Opportunities
• Picturesque Landscape with open fields, wooded areas, and lake views
• Long Private Driveway off peaceful Laurel Avenue
This property truly checks all the boxes—farm, forest, water, and privacy—while still being just minutes from town.
Location Benefits:
• Only 5 miles from Greenville, a vibrant small-town community offering excellent schools, healthcare, shopping, dining, and recreation
• Situated just off Interstate 70, providing easy access to St. Louis (50 miles away)
• Greenville is known for its safe neighborhoods, strong local economy, and family-friendly atmosphere
Whether you’re looking to build your forever home, start a hobby farm, or simply enjoy the great outdoors, this one-of-a-kind property offers the space, seclusion, and setting to make it happen.
The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by the Broker, its Agents, or the Seller. Access to property, access to utilities, or any measurements including but not limited to, acreage, square footage, frontage, and mapping boundary lines shared herein has not been independently verified and is for purposes of marketing only. If exact measurements, access to property, or access to utilities is a concern, the property should be independently measured or investigated by the prospective buyer.
COOPERATING BROKER COMPENSATION: Please contact Listing Agent/Broker for terms of cooperating Buyer Broker compensation. Terms of compensation, if any, shall be ascertained by cooperating brokers before beginning efforts to accept the offer of cooperation. Buyer’s Agents/Brokers must be identified, by Buyers and/or their Brokers/Agents, on the first contact with Listing Broker/Agents to receive compensation. Otherwise, compensation will be at the sole discretion of the Seller, Broker, and Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC.
Real Estate Commissions and Cooperating Broker Compensation, if any, are fully negotiable and is not fixed or controlled by law, by Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC (or any division/trade name/DBA of), or its Agents/Brokers.
