On the Market: English-style estate in South Barrington

This large English country estate in “The Glen” of South Barrington, an exclusive gated community, takes your breath away as you drive up its driveway past lushly-landscaped grounds to the brick, cedar and stucco edifice.

Nothing was neglected in the construction and appointment of this luxurious home. Architecturally, it is unrivaled.

There are hand-carved limestone mantels by Walter Arnold on the Chilton stone fireplaces. The three-car garage is heated and there are gorgeous views from every room and the home’s multiple terraces. There is even a distressed alder coffered ceiling in the great room.

The home theater features hand-carved doors and there are other special rooms for everything from sewing to recreating to playing games and reading.

Listing agent Pam Jacobs of RE/MAX of Barrington offers more details on this home:

What’s the hidden gem in this house?#147;The hidden gems in the house, to be discovered by guests as they explore the home, are the stunning finishes throughout the home. These include the chiseled marble wall in the formal powder room, the limestone baseboards, antique French and English leaded glass and hand-carved fireplace surrounds.#148;Who would your perfect buyer be?#147;This is a perfect home for an active buyer who enjoys water views of beautiful Lake Adalyn and loves to get out and explore the friendly neighborhood, which includes walking trails, a picnic beach, a swimming lake with paddle boats and the privacy and security of a gated community. They will also enjoy the short drive to the expressway, convenience to shopping and health care and even the walk through the neighborhood to the adjacent South Barrington Club with indoor pool and tennis.#148;What surprises you about this house?#147;The surprise is that such an amazing home, with absolutely stunning appeal, is so conveniently located. When you are in the neighborhood, it is peaceful and quiet, yet it is just minutes to anything.#148;What TV or movie character would be at home in this house?#147;James drives up in his newest Aston Martin, he pulls into the circular drive studded with gorgeous cars in front of the English Country Manor and, as he steps out, he surveys the breathtaking home and peaceful lake. In the next scene we see James on the dramatic deck overlooking the lake asking for his drink shaken #133; not stirred. Later, James checks out the video of the arch villain in the private movie theater, retires to the luxurious master suite, opens champagne #133; and the next morning we see him playing squash in the private sport court.#148;What#146;s the coolest thing about living in this neighborhood?#147;The true sense of community that comes from year-round events with your neighbors, including the Halloween Party, the Christmas Party and the casual summer picnics at the beach.#148;What#146;s one adjective you#146;d use to describe the house?#147;Breathtaking!#148;Name three plants, flowers or trees in the yard. #147;Century-old oaks, ever-blooming hydrangeas and native prairie grasses.#148;When is an open house scheduled?#147;Sunday, Sept. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.#148; 34572305Residents can enjoy movie nights in this private theater. 34572305There are landscaped views from the multiple terraces and rooms of this estate home in The Glen of South Barrington. On the MarketAddress: 37 Lake Adalyn Drive, South BarringtonAsking price: $3.3 millionSquare footage: 9,540Bedrooms/baths: 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 half bathsYear built: 2002Listing agent: Pam Jacobs, RE/MAX of BarringtonCall: (847) 756-7620Email: pam@jacobssells.comOnline: www.JacobsSells.com