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Description
LIVE IN YOUR OWN PRIVATE BOTANIC GARDEN – Welcome to the most spectacular estate in the Midwest. Expansive 10-acre property boasts 11 breathtaking themed gardens that took 60 years to cultivate! From the stunning Japanese garden to the magnificent model train garden – 2.5X larger than Epcot’s train garden. Incredibly RARE mature TREES, PRIVATE LAKE, and a PRIVATE POOL, this serene sanctuary offers endless natural beauty. Explore the estate’s 8 unique structures, including a gazebo, greenhouse, 3-car garage, guest cottage, each blending seamlessly with the lush landscape. One of the Crown Jewels of this property is the PRIVATE TRAIN MUSEUM, which houses an intricate model replica of Chicago! The gardens have garnered NUMEROUS AWARDS over the years. Home is situated to take in the garden and lake VIEWS FROM EVERY WINDOW! You also have an original 1960s soda fountain next to the arcade room, perfect for entertaining! Whether you’re strolling through the meticulously designed gardens or marveling at the model trains, this estate is nothing short of extraordinary. This property is being offered for the first time on the market in over half a century! You will not find another estate with these unique offerings!
Property Details and Features
Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Double Oven”, “Range”, “Microwave”, “Dishwasher”, “Refrigerator”, “High End Refrigerator”, “Bar Fridge”, “Freezer”, “Washer”, “Dryer”, “Stainless Steel Appliance(s)”, “Wine Refrigerator”, “Range Hood”
Basement
- “None”
- None
Bathrooms
- 9 full bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 7 bedrooms total
Building
- Area: 10039
- Architectural Style: “Traditional”, “Tri-Level”, “Walk-Out Ranch”
- Rebuilt: No
Cooling
- “Central Air”
- “Window/Wall Unit – 1”
Accessibility Features
- No
Exterior Features
- Features: “Balcony”, “Deck”, “Patio”, “Porch”, “Outdoor Grill”, “Fire Pit”
Fireplaces
- 5 fireplaces
- Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Basement,Other,Den/Library
Garage
- 3 spaces
- Onsite
- Ownership: Owned
- Type: Detached
Heating
- “Natural Gas”
- “Forced Air”
Home Owner’s Association
- Dues include: “None”
Laundry
- “In Unit”
Listing
- 21 days on market
- Listing Price: $2,890,000
- Status: Active
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Location
- Area: Barrington Area
- County: Lake
Lot
- Features: “Lake Front”, “Pond(s)”, “Water Rights”, “Water View”, “Mature Trees”, “Garden”, “Views”, “Waterfront”, “Water Garden”
- 10 acres
- Dimensions: 10
Parking
- Parking included in price
- Parking Total: 9
- Parking Onsite: Yes
- Parking Ownership: Owned
- “Driveway”
- “Secured”
Roof
- “Asphalt”
Sewer
- “Septic-Mechanical”
- “Septic-Private”
Utilities
- Water Source: “Private Well”
Taxes
- Annual Taxes: $30,405
- Year: 2023
- Exemptions: Homeowner
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