Courtesy: KELLER WILLIAMS PINNACLE
618-867-6414
Escape to your own private retreat in the heart of the Shawnee Hills! This unique 5-acre property offers an incredible combination of natural beauty, privacy, history, and convenient access to some of Southern Illinois' most treasured outdoor destinations. Located directly along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and bordering an expansive 23,000+ acre block of Shawnee National Forest, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of country living with endless opportunities for hiking, hunting, wildlife watching, and exploring right outside your door. Adding to the property's character is its connection to local history-it sits on the original site of the Pomona Schoolhouse, giving this beautiful setting a story all its own. From the property, take in the vast, wooded landscape stretching toward the Oakwood Bottoms and experience the peace and privacy that only a setting like this can provide. Inside, the home offers a comfortable open-concept layout centered around a beautiful fireplace in the great room, creating the perfect gathering space on cool evenings. The oversized primary bedroom provides plenty of room to unwind, while the screened-in back deck offers an ideal spot to enjoy your morning coffee, relax after a day outdoors, or simply take in the sights and sounds of nature. Surrounded by birds, wildlife, and the beauty of the Shawnee, this property feels like a true getaway while remaining only about 20 minutes from town. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend retreat, hunting base, or simply a place to slow down and enjoy the outdoors, this property offers a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly hard to find.
Courtesy: EXIT REALTY NEW BEGINNINGZ
618-529-4663
Escape the ordinary and discover Hickory Ridge Retreat - where adventure, nature, and opportunity come together in one remarkable Southern Illinois property. Tucked into the heart of some of the Shawnee National Forest's most beautiful surroundings and just minutes from the Little Grand Canyon, Hickory Ridge is more than a property - it's a destination. From the moment you arrive, the setting invites you to slow down, explore, and enjoy the outdoors. Existing improvements include multiple cabins, RV hookups, bathroom facilities, a pole barn, carport, and decks, creating a versatile setup for personal use, guests, or continued recreational use. Trails wind through the property, with creeks, waterfalls, rock formations, a small cave, historic rock writings, and abundant wildlife providing something new to discover around every turn. For the outdoor enthusiast, the property offers access to rock-crawling trails and exceptional hunting opportunities, with deer stands and a deer-processing area already in place. Spend the day exploring the trails, riding the rocks, fishing or enjoying the waterfalls, then finish the evening around the fire as the sounds of nature take over. Whether your vision is a private outdoor retreat, family adventure property, hunting destination, campground, or recreational investment, Hickory Ridge offers the space, setting, and existing infrastructure to make that vision a reality.
Pomona is located in Illinois. Pomona, Illinois has a population of 337. Pomona is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.05%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $41,699 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Pomona is 59.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 23.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 46.6 inches per year, with 9.4 inches of snow per year.
