Elegant, wooded estate

When one drives onto this four-acre estate in unincorporated Libertyville Township, you expect to see Prince William and his new wife, Kate, step out of the grand stone and simulated stucco home to greet you on the circular drive.

Well-known North Shore builder Orren Pickell was certainly inspired when he designed this breathtaking estate.

While this is a very large house, but it is also one where you feel the warmth and comfort of a cozy home. Add to that the panoramic views of the wooded lot around it and you have a wonderful “escape” at the end of the day.

The main level features a lovely sunroom, screened porch and library, as well as a gourmet kitchen with breakfast room, large living room and a formal dining room.

Meanwhile, the walkout lower level has a recreation room, game room, large play room, second kitchen, wine cellar and tasting room, exercise room and full bath. Three sets of sliding glass doors lead onto lower level patios. Listing agent Donna Lavin shares details:

What’s the hidden gem in this house? #147;Where else can you watching the Super Bowl on a screened porch while snow flies?#148;What would your perfect buyer look like?#147;Someone who appreciates both Old World elegance and New World sophistication.#148;What surprises you about this house? #147;It offers the vistas and spaciousness of a large home, as well as the intimacy and detail of a country cottage.#148;If this house were featured on TV show, which one would it be?#147; #145;Dynasty.#146; Linda Evans would be right at home here.#148;What#146;s the coolest thing about living in this neighborhood?#147;It combines countryside serenity with urban conveniences.#148;What#146;s one adjective you#146;d use to describe the house?#147;Chic.#148;What are some of the plants outside?#147;Clematis-papered courtyard, weeping and flowering specimen crab trees, majestic pines, Colorado blue spruce and glorious roses.#148; 38612574The home is situated on 4 acres in Libertyville Townships.Photos Courtesy of SothebyÂ’s International Realty 640480 640480 Address: 27104 Southwoods Lane, Mettawa (in Lake Forest Meadows)Asking price: $6.25 millionSquare footage: 7,947 with another 3,000 on the lower levelBedrooms/baths: four bedrooms, but there can be two additional bedrooms, if needed; six full baths and three half bathsYear built: 2001Realtor: Donna LavinHunter’s Fairway Sotheby’s International RealtyCall: (847) 756-7267Email: Donna.lavin@sothebysrealty.com