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Garrett Johnson

homesbygarrett@gmail.com +1(847) 337-1157

$2,250,000

Est. payment - /mo

7 Beds

9.5 Baths

10,039 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 10,039 sqft

Price per Sqft $224

MLS Listing ID 12647818

Style Traditional,Ranch

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 8

Half Baths 3

Annual Tax Amount $35,490

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 10.000 Acres

Lot Dimensions 10

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A 10-ACRE GATED PRIVATE ESTATE OF BREATHTAKING BEAUTY - AN EXCLUSIVE BOTANICAL RETREAT OFFERING A PRESTIGIOUS LIFESTYLE WITH THE EASE OF MAIN FLOOR LIVING. This extraordinary, fully fenced compound offers a seamless blend of luxury, creativity, artistry, and lifestyle. Featuring a large multi-level primary residence and a two-story guesthouse, with a combined total of 5 fireplaces, a detached two-story 3-bay garage building that includes an additional fourth dedicated golf cart bay, a party room building, a professional greenhouse, a two-story 3-bay garage / barn building, a gazebo, a hoop house, a children's tree house, a train depot, a separate gated service entrance, and a two-story train museum. At the heart of the estate are multiple BREATHTAKING THEMED GARDENS, showcasing decades of design excellence, EXTREMELY RARE mature specimen trees, a PRIVATE LAKE, waterfalls, decorative ponds, fountains, and a RESORT-STYLE POOL, creating a setting that is both serene and visually unforgettable. A true showpiece is the AMAZING OUTDOOR G-SCALE MODEL TRAIN GARDEN RAILWAY, an extensive installation more than 2.5X LARGER THAN EPCOT'S OUTDOORMODEL TRAIN DISPLAY. Nearby is a PRIVATE, FULLY OPERATIONAL O-SCALE MODEL TRAIN MUSEUM housed within its own train station and featuring a one-of-a-kind replica of Chicago. Designed for both everyday living and exceptional entertaining, imagine hosting unforgettable get-togethers at your own SERENE RETREAT, everything from fun pool parties to elegant garden soirees. This unique botanical estate is made for private entertaining and relaxation, with OUTDOOR BARS at the pool and at the outdoor garden railway for open-air entertaining, as well as the Pleached Allee tunnel of trees located next to the dedicated PARTY ROOM BUILDING, which is perfect for intimate lunch and dinner parties. The primary residence and guest house are positioned to capture stunning garden and lake VIEWS FROM NEARLY EVERY ROOM. Designed for effortless main floor living, the primary residence offers a CHEF'S KITCHEN with an outdoor GRILLING DECK, a SUNROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN, 2 WET BARS, and a vintage 1950s SODA FOUNTAIN on the lower level with an adjoining Arcade Room that opens onto another outdoor patio, a dedicated flower arranging and GIFT-WRAPPING ROOM, and MULTIPLE WALK-IN CLOSETS, including one palatial walk-in designed for the ultimate wardrobe collection. ZONED FOR HORSES and offering a level of detail, investment, and craftsmanship that would be impossible to replicate, this one-of-a-kind estate retreat delivers PRIVACY, PRESTIGE, and an unmatched lifestyle. EXPERIENCE THIS EXCEPTIONAL ESTATE FIRSTHAND.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Barrington Area

Rooms

Basement Finished, Full

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Fireplaces Number 5

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log

Equipment Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Water Heaters

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier

Laundry Upper Level, In Unit

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit

Garage Spaces 6.0

Community Features Park, Pool, Lake

Waterfront Description Lake Front,Pond,Waterfront, Water Rights

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Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Water Rights, Mature Trees, Garden, Views, Water Garden

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Frame, No

Sewer Septic-Mechanical, Septic Tank

Water Well

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Frame

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools North Barrington Elementary Scho

Middle Schools Barrington Middle School-Station

High Schools Barrington High School

School District 220 , 220, 220

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HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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Listed by Kim Alden of Compass

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Garrett Johnson

+1(847) 337-1157

Agent | License ID: 475.188206

Agent License ID: 475.188206

Address not disclosed North Barrington, IL 60010

Garrett Johnson

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