Located just 13 miles from McLeansboro in Hamilton County, Illinois, this exceptional 427± acre property is the kind of farm that rarely reaches the market. Combining a 3,700± square foot custom-built home with extensive timber, productive tillable ground, established wildlife habitat, and a documented population of mature whitetails, this property offers a unique opportunity for someone looking for a high-end country estate with serious hunting and agricultural value.

Years of little hunting pressure have helped develop an outstanding population of mature whitetails along with a thriving turkey population. Current-year trail camera photos taken from cameras placed throughout the property document multiple mature bucks currently using the farm, providing firsthand evidence of the quality of deer this property is holding. Deer sign is abundant throughout the farm, and the combination of mature hardwood timber, planted timber, agricultural fields, creeks, water holes, thick bedding cover, and natural travel corridors provides the habitat diversity needed to hold deer throughout the year. At 427± acres, there is also enough room to hunt multiple locations while maintaining substantial sanctuary and security cover with minimal pressure.

The centerpiece of the property is the remarkable 3,700± square foot custom-built home, where nearly every detail has been thoughtfully designed. From the custom kitchen table and unique finishes throughout the house to the whitetail statue displayed over the fireplace, the home has a level of character and craftsmanship that immediately sets it apart. There are three large bedrooms, with two featuring private bathrooms and the third sharing a bathroom with the main living area, along with an additional bathroom upstairs.

The primary suite is especially impressive, featuring a large private bathroom and two spacious his-and-hers walk-in closets. The home also opens onto a large back porch overlooking the farm and surrounding habitat. While sitting on that porch until sunset, I personally counted more than 25 deer within approximately 150 yards of the home, feeding through the trees and bean field. Combined with what we are seeing on trail camera, it gives you a good indication of the number and quality of deer currently using this property.

Outside the home, three outbuildings provide plenty of additional functionality. Two large metal buildings offer room for tractors, planters, ATVs, farm equipment, hunting equipment, and other storage needs. The existing improvements give the next owner the infrastructure needed to manage the agricultural and recreational sides of a property of this size.

The land itself is equally impressive. Approximately 152± acres of tillable ground provide productive farmland and an important food source while also creating numerous opportunities to establish strategically positioned food plots. Mature hardwood timber is found along the north side of the property, with more than 100,000 planted trees throughout additional portions of the farm. That mix of mature timber, younger cover, open ground, and agriculture creates excellent edge habitat while providing bedding, security cover, and defined travel routes throughout the property.

From a hunting standpoint, the layout gives a new owner a tremendous amount to work with. Creeks and water holes provide reliable water sources, while timber, agricultural fields, thick cover, and numerous potential food plot locations create natural funnels, staging areas, pinch points, and travel corridors. More importantly, the size and layout of the farm provide the ability to hunt different winds and seasonal movement patterns without putting unnecessary pressure on the entire property. Large portions can remain undisturbed as a sanctuary, giving a new owner the ability to manage specifically for mature whitetails while building on an already exceptional wildlife population.

Properties that combine 427± contiguous acres, documented mature whitetails, limited recent hunting pressure, a strong turkey population, productive farmland, extensive wildlife habitat, a custom home, and substantial improvements are extremely difficult to find. This property can serve as a primary residence, family retreat, farming operation, and premier Southern Illinois hunting property without having to sacrifice one use for another.

For someone searching for a turnkey Southern Illinois hunting property capable of holding quality whitetails while also offering an exceptional home, income-producing acreage, and the infrastructure to manage it all, this Hamilton County property deserves serious consideration. The acreage, habitat, wildlife, home, and improvements come together to create a property that would be extremely difficult to replicate.