16071 Walker Road , Newark, IL 60541(Kendall County)

3 ACRE FARMETTE with ALL BRICK FARMHOUSE, GARAGE / WORKSHOP and VINTAGE BARN * ZONED A1; Agriculture * 3,624 SF * 3 BR * 2.5 BA * Horseshoe shaped driveway in front of the house will lead you to enter the home and step into the 2-story foyer with a sweeping staircase. Original portion of the house was built in the mid 1800''s. The addition (back half of the house) was built in 1980 and the entire house was remodeled at that time. The THICKNESS the walls and the NEW Anderson Windows ($33K) help insulate this home well. The FAMILY ROOM is in the original portion of the house; showing off the brick, cozy woodburning fireplace surrounded by wood paneling and built-in shelves. The mantel is from the old horse barn and the wood board marked 1844 was found in the house during the remodel. LIVING ROOM features a 2nd fireplace with shiplap decor. The DINING ROOM faces west and features a large bay window for the sunsets. The SUNROOM is southern facing and is the seller's favorite room in the house. The KITCHEN is HUGE with a TON of storage (pantry cabinet, Butler Pantry area with sink and mini-fridge as well as an office / desk space. Use it as it is or remodel for a more open concept with an island, etc. Kitchen cabinets are from Geneva Cabinetry. NEW GenAir Refrigerator and Dishwasher. The FIRST FLOOR also features a BEDROOM, FULL BATH AND LAUNDRY. Upstairs is the MASTER BEDROOM with a sitting room and direct access to the full bathroom. The Second Bedroom is extra large; easy to double up if needed and is set-up for an iron stove. The small room that can be used as an office, nursery or walk-in-closet. BASEMENT under the newer portion of the house is poured concrete and does connect with the cellar of the original house. It also features a full bath. There is an attached 2-CAR GARAGE that leads to an enclosed BREEZEWAY that leads you to the house. The EXTERIOR IS ALL BRICK. It was painted yellow at one point, so you can leave it as-is, repaint it or return it to it's original red-brick color. Brick Paver Patio on the east side for sunrise was just installed in 2020. Chain link dog fence in the back yard. BRICK SMOKEHOUSE behind the house is a perfect garden shed. DETACHED GARAGE & WORKSHOP with two overhead doors that are 8x7 and 12x10. There is a service door to the workshop area and a staircase to the 2nd floor / loft area. VINTAGE BARN is approximately 2,400 square feet. The beams and beauty of the inside of this barn are irreplaceable. The center portion is INCREDIBLY TALL and there are hay lofts on either side. (Repairs to the siding would be recommended to maintain the beauty and the integrity of the barn.) Peaceful and quiet location but just minutes to Rt 71 for easy commuting north or south. Sells "As-Is".