On the Market: Inverness home

Elegance and gracious living abound in this brick and wood shake shingle home, secluded amid two-plus acres of trees in the McIntosh of Inverness subdivision.

Literally everywhere you turn, you find another breathtaking and amazing touch, from the reproduction Irish castle fireplace and bar in the huge great room, to the art galleria, to the formal terrace off the dining room and the limestone-floored foyer.

And any young woman would relish descending the dual bridal staircase on her wedding day or even on prom night. Cooking in the dream kitchen with its new cherry cabinetry and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances would also fall into the “fantasy” category.

Listing agent Leo Burkhart of RE/MAX Suburban in Barrington offers more details:

What’s the hidden gem of this house?#147;It has a fabulously entertaining finished walkout lower level, which includes a vintage theater with North Shore mansion fireplace, English Pub bar, California vineyard 2000-bottle wine cellar, fantasy stone waterfall spa, game room and full bath.#148;What would your perfect buyer look like?#147;A person or a family who appreciates heritage, nature, drama, great architecture, culture, privacy and fun and has a flare for luxury.#148;What surprises you about this house?#147;The exquisite outdoor lighting #8212; a lit stone fountain, a beautifully-illuminated exterior gazebo and two-plus acres of grounds.#148;Which movie or television show could this house be in?#147;The Blind Side#148;Which actors would be at home in this house?#147;Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and their six children.#148;What#146;s the coolest thing about living in this neighborhood?#147;Its rural character and natural wooded beauty, with 1-acre minimum lots, is very cool. Inverness is a truly distinctive community where you can live in a country-like atmosphere.#148;What adjectives describe the house?#147;Palatial and welcoming.#148;Name three plants, trees or shrubs in the yard.#147;Princely elms, hearty shagbark hickory trees, and a stand of black walnut trees.#148; 34572305The home features a formal terrace off the dining room. 34972365The yard is beautifully lit and landscaped, and also features a lighted gazebo. 33462231A two-story foyer and great room highlight the first floor. On the marketAddress: 1020 Blackburn Drive, InvernessOpen house: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6Asking price: $1.75 millionSquare footage: 8,733 plus walkout basementBedrooms/baths: 5 bedrooms; 4 full, 3 half bathsYear built: 1989Listing agent: Leo Burkhart, RE/MAX of BarringtonCall: (847) 922-0092 or (847) 381-8800Email: leoburkhart@gmail.com