209.63 Acres in Danville, IL - $3,290,000

Trophy Lake Estate is a recreational and estate retreat that must be seen to be believed. The property offers an unmatched combination of hunting, fishing, swimming, trail riding, horseback riding with direct access to state parks, and passive income opportunities all right outside your door. Wildlife includes mature whitetail deer, wild turkey, fox, dove, pheasant, waterfowl, and abundant fishing for bass and crappie. Five lakefront residences overlook a private 30-acre lake, complemented by four additional ponds throughout the property. Over 30 acres of pasture provide crop production income or food plot potential. Located in Vermilion County, Illinois, just northwest of Danville, this is truly a rare opportunity.

This expansive 209-acre estate offers limitless potential for the next owner. The property features Windfall Lake, a private 30-acre lake, plus four ponds and a meticulously maintained 6+ mile trail system winding through 140 acres of mature timber. More than 13 permanent and portable deer stands are strategically placed for all wind directions, with record bucks harvested scoring 196" and 206" B&C. Natural cover includes towering hardwoods, mature pines, established thickets, and fence rows.

The estate includes five residences totaling over 8,400 square feet, each offering scenic views and private dock access to Windfall Lake. The primary residence features a fenced, in-ground heated pool with new heat-resistant surround. A 2,880-square-foot pole barn includes three oversized stalls with floor drains, a finished office, storage area, and a plumbed bathroom with its own septic system and electric meter. Tools, machinery, and maintenance equipment are negotiable with purchase.

Hunting quality is enhanced by natural boundaries shared with thousands of acres of protected land, including Kennekuk County Park, Lake Mingo, Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area, Windfall Prairie Nature Preserve, Horseshoe Bottom Nature Preserve, and nearby Kickapoo State Park. The estate offers direct access to over 35 miles of horseback riding trails, with a four-point rule in place on the property and surrounding lands.

Previously, portions of the property operated as a working stable, rodeo and horse camp, campground and RV park with electric infrastructure, hay production, and residential rentals. The opportunities are endless for outfitters, private estates, clubs, preservation uses, corporate retreats, recreational developments, or legacy ownership.