2 Briarwood, GALENA, IL 61036

This comfortable floor plan features a bedroom & bathroom on each of its levels with a Jo Daviess County Guest Accommodation License (JDCGAL) for Short Term Rental (STR - sleeps 8) and offers an open living room, dining area, kitchen with breakfast bar and a double-sided wood burning fireplace visible from all three areas.

The main floor also features a bedroom, bathroom, screened in porch and deck overlooking the abundant hardwood trees and adjacent lot included in this wonderful getaway home with an STR. The upper level features a guest bedroom, guest bathroom, and a unique sleeping loft with home office capability (natural gas are available in area but not presently hooked up to home).

The lower level has an additional guest bedroom, guest bathroom and generous family area for games (foosball anyone) or relaxation. The family room leads to a lower outdoor patio and wooded bliss. The yard offers a nice play area great for playing catch, frisbee, horseshoes or outdoor games complete with a hot tub and fire ring pit.

This turnkey home is being sold furnished with just a few personal items excluded. Upgrades 2021-2023 include new lower-level carpeting, family room furnishings, water softener, all 6 windows in the living room replaced & dining area sliding doors. Please see the attached list of recent upgrades in from late 2023 to late 2025 in the Documents folder.

2 Briarwood Trail is being sold with the adjacent wooded lot (8 Belden School Lane) providing a wonderful woodland buffer for even more peace & privacy. The home is centrally located in The Galena Territory just under 2 miles from the main entrance with Highlands Restaurant, Country Store and The General Golf Course.

Or, in the other direction, just a little over a mile to the Owners Club with indoor/outdoor pools, sports courts, fitness center, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, business center, 24/7 Security and much much more. For the outdoor enthusiasts the Galena Territory also offers, Lake Galena with trophy fishing, Shenandoah Horseback Riding Center, miles & miles of nature trails and some paved asphalt trails too.

The annual dues, real estate taxes and acreage size reflect both properties. Currently renting through Vacation Rentals of Galena by A Great Escape & VRBO. Per Seller: Gross Rental Income in 2024 $47,713 & Gross Rental Income in 2025 $48,387. Here's your chance to own a great getaway home with a profitable short-term rental license and the enjoyment of all the amenities The Galena Territory has to offer...

Owners Club, fitness center, indoor & outdoor pools, all sorts of sports courts (including pickleball), Lake Galena it's Marina and Lakeside Pavilion, Shenandoah Riding Center, Nature Trails, 24/7 Security and much more!