This 6,300 square-feet and sits on a spectacular ten-acre site in Bull Valley. The home features five full bathrooms, two powder rooms, great room, library, family workshop, workout room, and walkout basement with Zen garden. The outdoor space is a must-see and features a large pool, 2,000 square-foot outdoor terrace with covered lanai, and deluxe outdoor kitchen.

Bull Valley is only 35 minutes from Lake Geneva and an hour from the north suburbs of Chicago.

Exterior Materials

  • Combination of stone, stucco and Corten steel. Asphalt shingle and standing metal seamed roof.

Outdoor Living Spaces

  • Outdoor living spaces include 2000 s.f. of upper and lower patios inclusive of a 400 s.f. covered lanai with two-sided fireplace, outdoor kitchen featuring Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances and teak cabinetry, 22’x42’ pool with integrated spa and waterfall, and firepit.

Indoor Features

  • 3” wide “steamed” American walnut hardwood floors throughout first and second floors with the exception of the bedrooms which are carpeted
  • Stone columns running from the basement to the second floor
  • Combination 10’ and 11’ first floor ceiling height with the exception of the great room which is vaulted; 9’ second floor ceiling height.
  • 8’ interior doors throughout
  • Kohler plumbing fixtures throughout
  • Wolf Sub-Zero appliances throughout
  • CertainTeed AirRenew wallboard which actively cleans the air of VOC pollutants
  • 4-car garage
  • 600 amp electric service
  • 14kw generator
  • “Lutron” RadioRa lighting system throughout
  • Open and closed cell Insulation throughout
  • Radiant heat in the basement and all of the bathrooms

Foyer

  • Two story with “bridge” across second floor above.
  • Features magnificent views of the landscape, through the great room, for miles.
  • 4’6”x8’ pivoting walnut slab front door with glass sidelights and transom, and Ashley Norton dark bronze hardware.
  • Main stair with 3 ½”x 12” walnut slab treads, walnut rails, 1 ¼” square steel newel posts, and ½” horizontal balustrade painted to match “dark bronze”.

Great Room

  • Features a 16’ high vaulted ceiling with five sets of (2) Douglas fir 1’x10’ stained box beams on each side
  • Stone columns
  • 90”w x 18”h x 24”d custom see-thru linear gas fireplace with Corten surround and limestone mantel
  • 60” flat panel TV on inverted lift that recesses into the ceiling.

Kitchen

  • Open to the breakfast and great rooms
  • Features a combination of Wood-Mode Euro-oak and Brookhaven painted Sausalito cabinetry.
  • Two islands (one for prep and seating; one for serving guests in the great room/lay off).
  • Scullery area
  • Wolf Sub-Zero appliances exclusively
  • Zinn custom fabricated hood
  • Kohler plumbing fixtures, exclusively, including a Kallista 45” stainless steel single basin trough sink.

Dining Room

  • French doors lead to the front terrace
  • Trayed ceiling detail with recessed braid of light
  • Butler’s pantry with WoodMode/Brookhaven cabinetry, Sub-Zero under counter wine refrigerator, and Kallista Bacifoire single basin entertainment sink.

Family Workshop

  • Features direct access from the garage to the covered Lanai/pool, and Kitchen.
  • Includes carpenter built lockers, Brookhaven by Wood-Mode cabinetry, stackable washer and dryer, family coat closet, craft island, informal powder room, and walk-in pantry.
  • Access to rear “library” stair with 3 ½” slab treads in poplar, 1 ¼” square steel newel posts, 1 ½” x 2 ½” rectangular rail in walnut.

Office/Library

  • Features quilted maple paneling and built-ins
  • See-thru linear fireplace with colored glass medium
  • Private deck with wrought iron railing

First Floor Guest Suite/Pool Changing Room

  • First floor guest/cabana bedroom en-suite located directly off of the lanai/pool area
  • Features full bath and changing room

Second Floor Master Suite

  • Tray ceiling with recessed braid of light
  • Right corner fireplace direct vent fireplace with floor to ceiling tile surround
  • Sitting room
  • Separate his/hers walkin closets
  • Spa bath with his/hers vanities, over size shower with body sprays and rainforest shower head, separate room with wall mounted commode and bidet
  • CertainTeed SilentFX noise reducing drywall

Basement

  • Includes family room with fireplace and kitchenette, wine room, exercise room, bedroom ensuite, spa bath w/steam room, and zen garden
  • Radiant heat throughout

Destinations to and around Bull Valley

Illinois Railway Museum

The Illinois Railway Museum is the ultimate destination for any railroad enthusiast housing the largest operating demonstration railroad showcase in North America.

7000 Olson Rd, Union, IL 60180

Colonial Antique Mall and Restoration Center

Visit 150 quality dealers in a spacious 35,000 square foot mall, featuring the largest furniture inventory in Northern Illinois including: architecturals, built-ins, mantles, lamps & fixtures. PLUS: 85 showcases – jewelry, collectibles.

890 Lake Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098

Woodstock Opera House

Built in 1889 as City Hall, the Woodstock Opera House has long been one of the top performing arts centers in the Midwest. Its illustrious history also includes a cameo in Groundhog Day.

121 West Van Buren Street, Woodstock, IL 60098

Lake County Discovery Museum

Hands-on interactive exhibits introduce the history of Lake County in a fun learning environment. The Museum also displays the nation’s largest permanent exhibition on the history and significance of postcards.

27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, IL 60084

Volo Auto Museum

Over two city blocks worth of 400+ collector automobiles on display ranging from the late 1800’s thru the 1970’s – including famous TV and movie vehicles from cars to planes to boats. Truly one of the most unique collections of vintage history ever assembled!

27582 W. Volo Village Rd., Volo, IL 60073

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