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RIVERFRONT PARADISE on 2.7-acre wooded estate featuring 120 feet of pristine Apple River frontage. A charming covered front porch welcomes you into this custom 2-bedroom home, meticulously built with two full baths and two half baths. The heart of the home is a gourmet chef's kitchen equipped with a massive center island, bar sink, built-in oven, and integrated breakfast table; opening seamlessly into a sun-drenched family room. Unwind in the spacious living room anchored by a cozy pellet-fired stove and a custom window seat bump-out perfect for wildlife viewing. Crestline wood casement windows frame panoramic views of the terraced lawn and flowing river from the kitchen, while the rest of the home offers Anderson E-Glass vinyl clad windows. The main floor hosts a convenient bedroom with an attached dual-vanity ensuite bathroom featuring a luxury full-body tile shower. Upstairs, the massive primary suite serves as a private sanctuary, a walk-in closet, a second full ensuite bath, and dual architectural dormers. One dormer features a private walk-out balcony overlooking the peaceful, timbered landscape. The versatile walk-out basement includes a dedicated garage door entrance, providing seamless indoor workshop space for toys and tools, a finished office with a large window overlooking the terraced landscape and river, plumbing for an additional LL laundry room and a 1/2 bath. Step outside the basement to a covered concrete patio perfectly prepped for a hot tub. Exterior amenities are unmatched: a 2-car detached garage enclosed by an elegant brick accent wall, an additional attached side garage for your side by side or ATV, a lower equipment shed for additional storage, a turnkey chicken coop, and a secure dog run. Nestled near the water sits a historic mill-era barn, newly sided and ready for storage. Peace of mind is built-in with roof and siding installed in 2015, a modern septic system installed in 2021 and a NuVoH2O saltless system installed. Experience ultimate privacy, modern luxury, and historical charm on the Apple River. Ideally located only 20 minutes away from Galena, IL,

Property Details

  • Beds: 2
  • Baths: 3.0
  • Sq Feet: 2234
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Location: (private lake, pond, creek)
  • Acres: 2.270
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Heat/AC: Baseboard, Electric (Heating), Propane (Heating), Forced Air
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplaces: Has Fireplace
  • Property Taxes: $3,113
  • MLS #: 202603800

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Listing Agent: Steven Wilke, Best Realty, L.L.C., 815-222-8456, 815-248-3408 Listing Site, Listing Status: Active
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Lake Home For Sale in Elizabeth, Illinois
Ad Number : 7962912
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Added: Jun 25, 2026
Updated on: Jul 14, 2026
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