Welcome to this custom built brick home nestled on your private, nearly 34 acre, park-like setting. The curving stamped concrete driveway leads to a charming, old world inspired front porch accented with herringbone brickwork and manor lighting. Upon entering into the foyer, you immediately see the wall of windows showcasing the rolling, well maintained back yard that includes a swimming and fishing pond with a sandy beach, 2 docks, the back meadow, seasonal screen porch and small creek. The cathedral ceiling living room has a black granite surround wood burning fireplace, build in bookcases and automated exterior sun blinds. The recently remodeled (2017) eat in kitchen, with the corner of glass where you can sit and stare at the endless beauty, includes custom Amish cabinets, black granite counter tops, Subzero refrigerator/freezer, Thermidor built-in convection oven and microwave, Wolf gas cooktop with Zephyr exhaust hood and Bosch dishwasher. Off the living room is the formal dining room that can seat up to 8 (more if extending into the foyer), custom built-in glass front corner hutch and natural maple floors. The main ensuite bedroom, with decorative wainscot and crown moulding, is large enough for a king bed and ample room for an armoire/dressers. Through the bedroom is the private 20x11 bath suite with separate sink areas, a soaking tub, whirlpool, steam shower and 11x6 walk in closet. The first floor bedroom has a Palladian style window and two closets on each side of a niche for that special dresser. The green granite top vanity in this full bathroom is off the foyer but can also be accessed from the bedroom. A screened in porch off the kitchen, has heated floors and doors to the garage and patio areas. Off the hallway leading to the garage, are 2 coat closets, a charging station, and a laundry room with side by side w/d, wall of cabinets, a sewing or computer counter and ironing area. The north wall of the lower level is built into the natural ridge of the land, the south side is completely exposed and made mostly of windows to enjoy the views. The open floor plan of the family rooms includes custom oak wood trim and paneling, a wood burning fireplace, granite counter full wet bar with seating for 4-5 people, 2 doors leading to the lower stamped concrete patio as well as a game area and a separate pool table area both with 8x8 cedar framed openings. The open office area, with 2 large closets, can be closed in to create the 4th bedroom The other lower level bedroom has a walk in closet. There is also on this level a full bathroom with walk in shower, granite counters and cherry wood. The entire lower level has in floor heating. There is also a large storage/utility room with all the mechanicals: Hvac, water softener and water purifier. A 3 car + garage, measuring around 40x35, with in floor heating, its own a/c, kitchenette area with built in cabinets as well as a shop zone with cabinets, and automated stairs leading to the attic storage space, has plenty of ample space for additional utility vehicles etc. Other home features include: wired for surround sound, intercom, security alarm, fire alarm direct to station and a central vacuum system. Both house and garage have 200 amp breaker box. Then there is Paradise. The property includes a small stone edged creek with 2 bridges, a spring fed, stone edged pond, that is stocked with fish but also perfect for swimming, 2 docks, a paddle boat, a small motor boat, a seasonal screen porch and a beach with fire pit. Past the back meadow is the Somonauk creek that meanders through the land heading toward Lake Holiday. A stone walkway of boulders leads you to the back forest with acres and acres of mature trees where you can walk and relax for hours. You will never tire of the endless joy and entertainment the various animals, from the many birds, chipmunks, squirrels, deer, raccoons turkeys etc. provide on a daily bases. This home and property are something special.
