Saline County
Country Home With Lake And Shops In Saline County, IL
3322 Mt. Moriah Road Galatia, IL 62935
Media
Description
Located in a quiet rural area of Saline County, Illinois, this country property offers an appealing combination of comfortable living, extensive outbuildings, and diverse recreational opportunities. The property features a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,664 square foot home, three spacious pole barns, a large pond with dock, and a mixture of open ground and timbered habitat. With gently rolling topography, approximately 6± acres of open ground, and mowed trails throughout, this property provides a versatile setting for country living, equipment storage, outdoor recreation, and deer and turkey hunting. The home offers a comfortable and functional floor plan with a spacious living area that serves as the central gathering space. The generous layout provides room for everyday living and entertaining, while the adjoining kitchen and dining area create a convenient space for preparing meals and gathering with family and guests. The kitchen features a center island, providing additional workspace and a natural gathering point within the home. The primary suite offers a private living space with a large adjoining bathroom and walk-in closet. Two additional guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom provide accommodations for family and visitors. The home's layout offers a practical balance of shared living areas and private bedroom spaces, making it suitable for full-time country living or use as a recreational retreat. Outdoor living areas add to the home's appeal. A covered front porch provides a place to relax and enjoy the rural surroundings, while the large back patio offers additional space for outdoor dining, grilling, and entertaining. The spacious yard provides plenty of room for outdoor activities and creates an attractive setting around the residence. A long gravel driveway leads into the property, providing a sense of separation from the roadway and convenient access to the home and outbuildings. A gravel parking area offers room for vehicles, trailers, and equipment. A storm shelter is also located on the property, adding a practical feature for severe weather preparedness. One of the property's standout features is the collection of three pole barns. A 24' x 30' building, a 30' x 40' building, and a larger 30' x 60' building provide substantial space for equipment, vehicles, recreational gear, workshop activities, and general storage. The variety of building sizes offers flexibility for different uses, whether maintaining the property, storing tractors and implements, or accommodating hobbies and other rural activities. Beyond the homesite, the acreage features gently rolling topography with a diverse mixture of open ground, timber, and water. Approximately 6± acres of open ground provide opportunities for a variety of uses, including maintaining open areas, gardening, wildlife food plots, or other rural activities. These openings also create valuable edge habitat where they transition into the surrounding timber. A large pond with a dock is another notable feature of the property. The pond creates a scenic focal point within the landscape and provides opportunities for enjoying time outdoors. The dock offers convenient access to the water and a place to relax while taking in the surrounding views. The pond also contributes to the property's wildlife habitat by providing a water source and creating additional edge and transition cover. The timbered portions of the property consist of a mixture of softwoods and mast-producing hardwoods. The hardwood component provides seasonal food sources for wildlife, while the surrounding softwoods and understory vegetation contribute additional cover. The combination of timber, open ground, and water creates a varied habitat layout that supports a range of wildlife activity throughout the year. Deer and turkey hunting opportunities add another recreational component to the property. The mixture of mast-producing timber, open areas, and thicker cover provides feeding and bedding habitat for whitetails, while the wooded terrain and openings offer opportunities for spring turkey hunting. The pond adds another water source within the landscape, complementing the surrounding habitat. Mowed trails extend throughout the property, providing convenient access to different portions of the acreage. These trails make it easier to explore the timber, maintain open areas, access hunting locations, and enjoy recreational activities. The established trail system also adds convenience for property management and general maintenance. The gently rolling terrain creates natural transitions between open ground, timbered areas, and the pond. These habitat changes provide opportunities for wildlife movement and offer flexibility for buyers interested in continued habitat management. The open acreage could be maintained for recreational use or developed into additional wildlife food plots, while the wooded portions provide cover and natural forage. The property's minimal road frontage contributes to its secluded rural setting. The long gravel driveway provides access to the residence and improvements while placing the main living areas away from the roadway. This layout offers an appealing setting for those seeking a country property with room for equipment, outdoor activities, and recreational use. What makes this Saline County property particularly versatile is the combination of residential improvements and recreational acreage. The comfortable home provides a place for full-time living or weekend stays, while the three pole barns offer substantial storage and workspace. The pond, open ground, timbered habitat, and trail system create opportunities to enjoy the outdoors without leaving the property. Whether you're looking for a country residence with room for equipment and hobbies, a recreational retreat, or a property that combines comfortable living with deer and turkey hunting opportunities, this tract offers a well-rounded collection of features. Its quiet rural location, established improvements, diverse habitat, and scenic pond make it an attractive opportunity in Southern Illinois.
Summary
Address
Approximate Distances
Property
Land Details
Timber
Hay
Open
Pond
Utilities
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Predators, Fish, Trail Network
Details
- Home, shops and lake on acreage with habitat diversity
- Located in a quiet rural area
- 3BR, 2BA, 1,664 S.F. home
- Large living area
- Spacious kitchen with island and dining area
- Master suite with large bathroom and walk-in closet
- Guest bedrooms and bathroom
- Covered front porch and large back patio
- 24’ x 30’, 30’ x 40’, 30’ x 60’ pole barns
- Storm shelter
- Large yard
- Long gravel drive with parking area
- Gently rolling topography
- Diverse blend of habitat types
- Large pond with dock
- 6+/- acres of open ground
- Softwoods and mast-producing hardwoods
- Mowed trails throughout
- Deer and turkey hunting opportunities
- Minimal road frontage
Area Links
Other
Housing
3BD / 2BA / 0HB
1664± sqft
Coordinates
Annual Taxes
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.
The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by the Broker or Seller. The Broker (Whitetail Properties) does not assume liability for typographical errors, misprints, nor for misinformation that may have been given to us. All property is subject to change, withdrawal, or prior sale. Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC DBA Whitetail Properties, DBA Whitetail Properties Real Estate. In the States of Nebraska & North Dakota DBA Whitetail Trophy Properties Real Estate LLC. Licensed in CO, MN, ND, SD, TN & WI - Jeffrey Evans, Broker. Licensed in FL, KS & MO - Jefferson Kirk Gilbert, Broker. Licensed in TX - Joey Bellington, Broker. Licensed in IN - Dan Bates, Broker. Licensed in AL, MS, LA, - Todd Edwards, Broker. Licensed in TN – Thomas Crutcher, Broker. Licensed in TN & MS- Josh Monk, Broker. Licensed in AR - Anthony Chrisco, Broker. Licensed in NC, SC, VA - Chip Camp, Broker. Licensed in IA, - Richard F. Baugh, Broker. Licensed in IL, MI – Ronnie Strong, Broker. Licensed in IL, MD, WV - Debbie S. Laux, Broker. Licensed in ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, WY & NV, AZ - Aaron Milliken, Broker. Licensed in NY - John Myers, Real Estate Broker. Licensed in OK - Dean Anderson, Broker. Licensed in KY, ME, NH, NM & VT - Derek Fisher, Broker. Licensed in OH - Jeremy Schaefer, Principal Broker. Licensed in NE - Jason Schendt, Broker. Licensed in PA- Jack Brown, Broker. Licensed in GA – Grantson Martin, Broker.