Farmstead in Prophetstown, IL

It's hard to sell something that has been in your family especially if it is associated with pleasant memories.  Although I actually did not live in this house growing up, I lived in one just about like it only  mile away.  In it's day, this was one of the finest  set of buildings around.  Built by a man who started farming here many years ago.  A little investigating will soon show the craftsmanship and care that went into building these buildings.  Although for current farming use, these buildings have been obsolete for many years, they still serve as historic places where generations of families were raised, where families lived with the hope that they could pass the farm on to the next generation.

We hope that someone will buy this farmstead and  enjoy living here and take pride in fixing it up as a residence.  With a little care it could serve many needs for the family that enjoys the peacefulness of living in the country and small town living.

Call 1-217-384-0333 or email me for more information concerning pricing    info@armoryhouse.com

 

Farmhouse Front N.jpg (62319 bytes) Farm House:  Well built old home with one bath, large kitchen, living room and bedroom on first floor.  Second floor consists of two bedrooms.  Furnace is fairly new and operates on Propane.  Full basement.  Septic system and well.
Farmsite S view.jpg (61263 bytes) This is a view from the south
House frm Haymw.jpg (63217 bytes) This view shows the house from the barn window.  The garage is located close to the house on the right
Barn NW.jpg (59206 bytes) This is taken off the concrete feedlot NW of the barn.  This barn has wood floors
Farmhouse Kit Window View.jpg (59873 bytes) View from window over the kitchen sink.
Garage.jpg (62512 bytes) This two car garage is next to the house and can be used to store cars or lots of toys
Feed Lot & loafing shed.jpg (58670 bytes) If you are a hobby farmer or horseman, these buildings could become useful for a variety of animals.
Silos Barn window.jpg (53462 bytes) These silos have been used most recently for shelled corn storage.  The roofs are much newer than the outside rusted ladder shields.  They are great places for pigeons to roost at night.  I used to hide quietly and catch them and put them in gunny sacks until I had collected enough for a pigeon dinner.
Corn Crib SE.jpg (59328 bytes) If you have ever shelled corn out of one of these buildings, it may bring back memories of mice running up your pant legs and sweaty afternoons when you longed for a hot bath or shower.
Hay mw N.jpg (61467 bytes) This is looking south towards the house.  There is still a little straw left in the mow.  It could still be used for hay or straw storage.  It could also be used for a good old fashioned barn dance if the wood floors were checked and the opening for throwing down bales were covered.
Hay mw s.jpg (61683 bytes) This is another view inside the barn looking north into the big doors through which many fork loads of bales have passed over the years.
Barn Stairs.jpg (60990 bytes) These are the stairs leading up to the hay mow.  It beats a ladder, especially if you're having a barn dance.
Barn Inside 1st floor.jpg (64389 bytes) I must have had a little dust on my lens. These are stalls that could house calves or horses or serve to store lots of things.  The floor is wood, ideal for horses.  There are a few boards that need repair.
Barn Floor 3.jpg (60689 bytes) You can see the type of floor here at the entrance to the barn.
Hog House Inside.jpg (60162 bytes) This hog house most recently was used as a farrowing house for baby pigs.  It was built new in the last twenty years as it burned down one day when my dad was still farming. 
Lot SE.jpg (59368 bytes) This one acre+ lot has been farmed until the last few years.  It could provide an excellent home site just a walk from Coon creek.
Lot Sign.jpg (60835 bytes) This showed a little better perspective.  With the street sign, you can never be lost.  The wooded area is the bank of the coon creek which leads into the park in Prophetstown.  
Creek Farmstead 2.jpg (61185 bytes) This is a view of the farmstead from the Coon Creek bridge.  I've caught a lot of carp and bullheads out of this place.  It's a great place for kids or grandchildren to spend summer days. Not too deep to wade in.
Coon Creek Mouth.JPG (63811 bytes) As a point of interest, this is where Coon Creek empties into the Rock River.  If you want bigger fish, they're not far away.
River Toward High School.JPG (60980 bytes) You're only about 2 miles from town our on the farm.  This is a view of the river looking towards the high school from the park.  Lots of great fireworks celebrations have been watched from here every 4th.
Calliopy in parade.JPG (61413 bytes) I can't say enough good things about Prophetstown.  It's just a nice place to live or visit.  This is a picture of the Calliope in the Christmas parade held the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Neil 12 pt 2000.jpg (95916 bytes) O.K all you animal rights activists,  I just  had to throw this in.  It's a 12 point buck I shot close by on our farm in the fall of 2000.   There are lots of deer around, Illinois deer season is also the week end before Thanksgiving.
Here is the one I shot in the fall of 2001
catfish2.jpg (67497 bytes) The Rock River is just a mile and a half away!
(For perspective, that is a full size picnic table)