This magnificent home offers spectacular grounds, amazing living space and a beautifully finished lower level! Custom-built in 2005 and meticulously updated by the current owners, this home is perfectly positioned on 1.38 private acres overlooking the Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve (with immediate access to nearby walking and biking trails). The… Read More current homeowners have invested $1 million creating an award-winning backyard oasis. Masterfully designed by Arrow Land + Structures and Greengard, the outdoor living areas showcase a fabulous swimming pool, magnificent pergola/poolhouse and stone terraces. At the heart of this tranquil resort is a 20' x 50' swimming pool built by Downes Pools, complete with deck jets and an automatic pool cover. The grounds are further enhanced by an outdoor kitchen, multiple seating areas, extensive bluestone terraces, architectural garden walls, incredible landscape lighting, lush gardens, native landscaping, and a pergola featuring an outdoor fireplace, heating elements, sound system and a huge basement for storage or future finished space. This gorgeous home has elegant interiors featuring rich walnut hardwood floors, extensive exquisite millwork, dual staircases, and five fireplaces. The living and dining rooms, along with a private library, with tons of built-ins, provide elegant spaces for entertaining and quiet retreat. The family room showcases dramatic ceiling height, with fabulous built-ins and a bar area, while the expansive windows throughout the home capture breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen features custom Wood-Mode cabinetry, a substantial center island, premium appliances, and a redesigned spacious walk-in pantry. The sun-filled breakfast room, surrounded by windows, creates a seamless connection to the outdoors with direct access to the outdoor kitchen area and screened in porch. The luxurious primary suite is a private retreat featuring a tray ceiling, separate sitting room with fireplace, wet bar w/ coffee station, and a spacious balcony overlooking the inspiring grounds and forest preserve. Two professionally designed walk-in closets and an extraordinary spa-inspired bath complete the suite, with a soaking tub, huge walk-in steam shower, and elegant dual vanities with abundant storage. Three additional second-floor en-suite bedrooms offer comfort and privacy, complemented by beautifully appointed bathrooms and the convenience of second-floor laundry. A third-floor bonus room provides flexible space for an office, exercise room or playroom. The lower level features high ceilings with a second family room, a state-of-the-art theater room, a billiards room, an exercise room with sink and built-ins, a massive bar, a custom wine cellar, 1 bedroom, a full bath, a half bath and storage. Additional features include an oversized 4-car heated garage, newer mechanical systems, and a partial home generator. Please note that the home and the majority of the backyard are Not in a floodplain, therefore flood insurance is Not required. With its exceptional craftsmanship, slate roof, and award-winning grounds, this home represents a rare combination of beauty, scale, quality, and luxury. Absolute perfection! Read Less
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Listing Snapshot
Days Online
14
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
4
Full Baths
5
Partial Baths
3
Square Ft.
7,508
Lot Size
1.38 Acres
Year Built
2005
MLS Number
12790157
Additional Details
Appliances & Equipment
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Humidifier, Other equipment: Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
Basement
Finished, Full
Building
Built in 2005, Living area: 7508, Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
Community
Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Exterior Features
Patio/Porch Features: Patio, Screened, Balcony, Fire Pit
Fence
Fenced
Fireplaces
5 fireplaces, Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Floors
Hardwood
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Garage
4 spaces
Heating
Gas, Radiant Floor
Home Owner's Association
Association Fee: $0, Fee Frequency: Not Applicable, Fee Includes: None
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
Laundry
Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Lot
1.38 acres, Dimensions: 176 X 321 X 170 X 362, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped
Parking
4 total parking spaces, Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Property
Other structures: Outdoor Kitchen, Pergola, Storage
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