Luxury in Long Grove
Imagine returning home at the end of the day or after an evening with friends to a private, 9,000-square-foot, fairy-tale estate home set on 2.5 acres behind private gates.
This one-of-a-kind, custom-built home is within the Stockbridge Farms neighborhood in Long Grove and even has a pond on its property.
The home features a matched pair of oak-railed, “Rapunzel” galleries with 30-foot soaring ceilings and motorized skylights, a promenade staircase any bride would be proud to parade down, and a breathtaking library with hand-carved lion mantel supports on the fireplace. In addition, the master bedroom balcony overlooks an integrated greenhouse with beautiful vegetation.
Realtors Bill and Linda Baker of Coldwell Banker Northwest share their perspective on this home:
What are the hidden gems in this house?#147;This dazzling home features an elaborate 17-by-15-foot wet bar area off the great room that would make an ideal #145;man cave#146; or #145;woman hut#146;, or even a shared retreat, along with his-and-hers turrets, a private pond, and a #145;Gone With The Wind#146;-style promenade staircase.#148;What would your perfect buyer look like?#147;An executive family that likes to entertain overnight guests; or an entrepreneur who needs considerable separate space for a home-based business where employees can use a separate entrance; or a large family that needs spacious in-law quarters or a place for the newlywed #145;kids.#146; #148;What surprises you about this house?#147;With the sophisticated 25 heat/AC system, the monthly gas bill from September through January averaged only $253 per month.#148;What TV character would be at home in this house?#147;The Donald (Trump) or J.R. Ewing from the old show #145;Dallas.#146; #148;What#146;s one adjective you#146;d use to describe the house?#147;Amazing!#148;Are there any special landscape features?#147;The home includes an integrated greenhouse with 19-foot ficus trees and an additional solarium room. Abundant vegetation on the grounds and surrounding the pond makes this a lush private estate.#148; 13331023This 9,000-square-foot home features an integrated greenhouse and private pond. On the MarketAddress: 6536 Stockbridge Lane, Long GroveAsking price: $1.25 millionSquare footage: About 9,000Bedrooms/baths: 4 bedrooms, 6½ bathsRealtors: Bill and Linda Baker, Coldwell Banker NorthwestContact: (847) 927-2728, theBakers@ivyhillhomes.comOnline: 80-photo home tour at IvyHillHomes.com