$1,150,000

beds

baths

half bath

6,229

square ft

26 Forest Lane

South Barrington, Illinois 60010

Closed / MLS #12475894 / Single Family / Barrington

Listing information updated 11/14/2025 at 9:43pm

Stunning custom brick and stone waterfront estate on 1.3 acres in Forest Knoll. Home features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, the home showcases remarkable architectural details throughout. First floor includes a formal living room and dining room with coffered ceilings, inviting family room with a copper ceiling and turret, large kitchen with a fireplace and breakfast room, private office and three season room. Second floor boasts master suite that is a luxurious retreat with a turret sitting area and its own fireplace both in bedroom and bath - bathroom offers cathedral ceiling, large double vanity and soaker tub. In addition, 4 additional bedrooms on second floor including one that measures 20x35 and could be a fantastic in-law suite with it's own ensuite bath. Large walkout basement with recreation room, bedroom, full bath and exercise room and turret. Recent improvements to home include new roof with 50 year warranty (2017), new carpeting (2025) and two new furnaces and humidifiers (2022). Original windows in home are reflected in price. Lakefront views and inviting outdoor patio and screened in porch, this elegant home seamlessly blends luxury with tranquility in South Barrington.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

English

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

26-30 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

Lake Front

Square Feet:

6,229

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.3

Internal Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Special Millwork

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

15x11 - Main

Dining Room:

18x13 - Main

Kitchen:

19x14 - Main

Family Room:

26x18 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

27x25 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

20x35 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x13 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x13 - Second Level

Eating Area:

15x11 - Main Level

Office:

13x10 - Main Level

Screened Porch:

13x10 - Main Level

Recreation Rm:

43x42 - Walkout Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$18,312

Tax Year:

2023

Assessments:

$1,800 / year

Location

Zip Code:

60010

City:

South Barrington

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

220

Elementary School:

Grove Avenue Elementary School

Middle School:

Barrington Middle School - Stati

High School:

Barrington High School

Architecture Style:

English

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

26-30 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

Lake Front

Square Feet:

6,229

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.3

Internal Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Special Millwork

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

15x11 - Main

Dining Room:

18x13 - Main

Kitchen:

19x14 - Main

Family Room:

26x18 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

27x25 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

20x35 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x13 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x13 - Second Level

Eating Area:

15x11 - Main Level

Office:

13x10 - Main Level

Screened Porch:

13x10 - Main Level

Recreation Rm:

43x42 - Walkout Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$18,312

Tax Year:

2023

Assessments:

$1,800 / year

Zip Code:

60010

City:

South Barrington

County:

Cook

School District(s):

220

Elementary School:

Grove Avenue Elementary School

Middle School:

Barrington Middle School - Stati

High School:

Barrington High School

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 847.306.6158

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