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$895,000
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Timberlake Estates Area Single Family Home

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68 Lake Shore Drive Barrington, IL 60010

5 Bed
4 Baths
5300 sqft
Welcome to 68 Lake Shore Drive, a home so lovely and inviting that you will feel like you are on a perpetual vacation. Located in sought-after Timberlake, just steps away from the beach (with lifeguard) and park area, residents enjoy water rights unique to this subdivision that include swimming, boating, and organized social activities specifically for this community.This home, situated on a beautiful, wooded lot with stunning water views and surrounded by nature, is full of colorful and diverse perennial gardens. Remodeled from head to toe with rich cabinetry and detailed appointments, fixtures, and lighting, the quality is apparent the second one walks through the front door. The dramatic two-story entry is welcoming, and and sets the tone for this lovely piece of art. Like to entertain? The 2-story living room offers a more formal space, and dining room with a tray ceiling is adjacent to the kitchen. This outstanding kitchen features cherry cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances includingg both gas and electric ovens, a warming drawer, as well as a large island. French doors open to the maintenance-free deck with gorgeous water and garden views, as well as the paver patio with integrated firepit below. The kitchen is also wide open to the spacious family room, with hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, and custom built cherry cabinetry with access to the butler pantry and wet bar, complete with an icemaker, and beverage refrigerator and more custom cabinetry. Additionally, there is a study and a full bath on this level. This main level, as well as the deck are wired for surround sound. The second floor offers three oversized bedrooms, including the primary suite. This features a very large bedroom including a sitting area, an expansive walk-in closet, and an ultra spa bathroom with an aromatherapy steam shower, heated floors, and custom-built linen closet. There are two additional bedrooms with walk-in closets as well. The walkout basement boasts 9 foot ceilings as well as the fourth large bedroom and a large office (5th bedroom), kitchenette, 3 season screened porch/room, a recreation room with a gas fireplace, studio, cedar closet and workshop. Once again, stunning water and garden views, as well as access to the paver patio are found on this level. Additional features include an oversized 3-car garage with a 220 outlet for charging an electric car, and high ceilings for additional storage. All this, and a whole house generator is included as well! Run, don't walk to see this rare beauty--it could be your new home!
Listing Courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data / @properties Christie's International Real Estate
$784,900
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Barrington Hills Area Single Family Home

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26 Braeburn Lane Barrington Hills, IL 60010

3 Bed
2 Baths
2000 sqft
Completely remodeled and updated, move in ready, brick and cedar ranch on arguably the most beautiful and private 5 acre estate in Barrington Hills. Imagine waking up every day to a private sanctuary, away from the hustle and bustle of town and enjoying the tranquility of this completely fenced in , hilltop ranch home tucked away near the end of a private road. This stunning professionally landscaped property includes majestic oak trees with your own walking paths through perennial gardens. 12 zones of irrigation support the breathtaking beauty of the gardens, fruit trees, herb and vegetable garden beds. Barbeque on the two-tiered bluestone patio with shade pergola and gather around the blue stone fire pit with family and friends. The property also includes a newer 24 x 34 accessory building which can be used as a garage, storage, workshop or easily converted to a barn with enough open land for animals or any other family activities. Since purchased the family has completely remodeled and meticulously cared for this home. All electrical, A/C and plumbing has been updated. Water heater, well tank/ pipe, ejector pump, plumbing drinking lines new to copper, update electrical 2016 and 2019. New Pella windows, attic and crawlspace insulation, new basement windows and house painted 2018. New Roof and gutters, Kitchen remodel and primary bath 2019. Remodel Basement done in 2020 gives you an additional 1000 square feet for a total of about 3000 square feet of finished living space. Den/Sunroom 2020 could also be used as overnight guest room New construction of Accessory garage/barn along with new A/C in 2021. Landscaping professionally refreshed with addition of garden beds in 2022. Large living room window allows breath taking views during all seasons, with a wood burning fireplace to cozy up to during the winter months. The perfect blend of country living and privacy that also offers shopping, dining and everything that Barrington has to offer everyone. Great neighborhood for family outdoor get togethers. Award winning Barrington schools district. Meticulously remodeled and taken care of ranch home on a unique piece of property in an awesome location in Barrington Hills truly makes this a once in a lifetime investment opportunity.
Listing Courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data / Re/Max Suburban