This exceptional property offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and lakefront living in the heart of Barrington Hills. A stunning estate with 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 half baths is set on over five picturesque acres at the end of a cul-de-sac with sweeping manicured lawns and over 300 feet of Lake Orchard frontage. A private dock and float add to the summer enjoyment. This gorgeous home features a combined great room and kitchen with expansive lake views and an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. West-facing lake views provide a stunning backdrop for evening sunsets. The main level offers two primary suites, each with an updated en-suite bathroom featuring heated tile floors. The second-floor features 3 large bedrooms and 2 updated shared bathrooms. All second-floor bedrooms have lake views. The walkout basement includes an additional bedroom that could also serve as an office or guest suite. The outdoor living space is beautifully appointed with blue slate and Unilock hardscaping, a fireplace, grill, refrigerator, and prep island-perfect for entertaining. Outdoor speakers enhance the setting, creating a seamless music experience from the Jacuzzi across the entire patio. Additional amenities include a second kitchen, game room, and gym with professional-grade equipment, as well as a Jacuzzi in a secluded deck area. An Abt Connect 4 system provides concert-quality sound throughout much of the home while also offering centralized control of the televisions An oversized 4.5-car garage provides space for vehicles, bikes, and other recreational equipment. The expansive backyard includes fenced areas for pets. Only a 5-minute drive to Barrington High School and 10 minutes to downtown Barrington, with grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants. Extensive updates include HVAC (2026), water softener system (2026), freshly painted exterior and replaced siding (2026), refinished first-floor wood floors (2026), new roof (2025), freshly asphalted driveway (2025), primary bedroom, bathroom, and north kitchen renovations (2021), guest bathroom and closet renovation (2017), great room and deck addition (2017), mudroom renovation (2016), garage addition (2016), and 4 bathrooms remodeled (2016)

A refined blend of luxury and artistry, this custom residence showcases timeless architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and picturesque conservancy views that create a truly private, resort-inspired setting. Soaring vaulted ceilings and an open-concept layout fill the home with natural light while framing the tranquil natural landscape beyond. The chef's kitchen serves as the centerpiece, featuring Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator seamlessly integrated as a custom furniture piece. Designed for elevated entertaining, the home offers a full-size granite bar, temperature-controlled wine cellar, and a striking wet bar anchored by a limestone fireplace, all complemented by rich travertine flooring. A sophisticated first-floor office provides a distinguished workspace, while the glass-enclosed fitness studio located in the basement delivers a private wellness retreat. The English basement also features an additional bedroom with a full attached bath, creating an ideal in-law arrangement. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including a luxurious first-floor primary suite with a spa-caliber bath, rain shower, serene resort-level finishes, and peaceful views of the surrounding conservancy. Two additional bedrooms provide comfort, privacy, and refined design, along with a versatile bonus space for work or guests. Outdoor living is equally elevated with Ipe decking, a cedar sunroom, and sweeping views of the protected conservancy, creating a seamless connection to nature. A stately stone exterior is complemented by an oversized, heated three-car garage, providing year-round comfort and convenience. A true statement home defined by elegance, scale, impeccable detail, and an extraordinary natural setting.

There is truly nothing else like it in 60526. Welcome to 740 N Brainard in highly desirable Harding Woods. This inspired home is a delight in both architecture and its relationship to nature. Strategically set back on the property, a gently curved driveway meanders past a park like setting with seating areas and mature landscaping all leading to the charming home overlooking Salt Creek and the forest preserve. As the only surviving structure of the original Meyer's fruit farm, this private sanctuary had been awarded the Audubon Society Natural Wildlife Habitat award and offers rare views of Harding Woods and Salt Creek. It features amazing perennial gardens, porous paver sidewalks and patios, brick driveway and an irrigation system that uses water pumped from Salt Creek for ease of maintenance. Hardwood floors featured throughout, with energy efficient windows and whole house generator (as-is). In '22 the home underwent a comprehensive designer renovation by Chicago's DEW Design Co - cataloged on their portfolio as Color Forward - and was photographed by Madeline Harper Photography. The primary bath is currently the lead featured image on DEW's homepage and trended on Reddit's r/RoomPorn. This is a design-press home, not a flip.The fabulous first floor living space has been redesigned with an inviting foyer, leading to both the living room and open kitchen/dining. The kitchen is a master work in design with a Wolf 36-inch range with griddle and gas burners. Wolf speed oven (combo microwave / convection / broil) built into the cabinetry. Custom commercial-grade ventilation hood. Built-in wine refrigerator integrated into the cabinet run. Premium whisper-quiet dishwasher. Counter-depth refrigerator with bottom freezer. Marigold cabinetry and thoughtful design will allow for many happy evenings preparing your meals. The formal dining room leads to the wonderful family room at the rear of the house that features a decorative fireplace, beamed ceiling, a showstopper light feature and two sets of French doors (equipped with rolling storm shades) giving access to the exterior with private entertaining space and wonderful views of the surrounding nature. The recently renovated first floor full bath features subway tile shower, a black trough sink with wall-mount faucet, beadboard, arched mirror and hex floor tile. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, a recently added amazing bath with floor-to-ceiling handmade emerald green Zellige tile with the variation and depth that only real glazed clay produces, Kohler cast-iron soaking tub painted matte black on the exterior with cast iron claw feet, set beneath operable windows. Dual rainfall showers brass plumbing fixtures throughout. Built-in soap niche and a custom black marble bench and a penny-round hex floor tile in black and white. Custom walnut double vanity with stone vessel sinks on tapered round mid-century legs. Round brass mirror, brass fluted globe pendants and skylight. A sunroom/3rd bedroom is located off of the primary bedroom with volume ceiling and windows featuring great nature views. The bed/sunroom's ceiling and skylights offer the perfect spot for a home office, nursery, library or reading room.The lower lever features a recreation room with a 2nd fireplace and tons of storage. Outside is an inviting patio space with views of the forest preserve and Salt Creek along with an enclosed porch with a Clearlight Sanctuary 3 Full Spectrum Infrared sauna making every day feel like a vacation! A new fence was recently added that protects but does not block any views. Both paver driveway and flagstone patio are water permeable/soaker - no pooling of water - just absorption straight down. Even epoxy grout between bricks and flagstone allows water to go down but prevents weeds from coming up. Exterior lights are solar and gas. All of this and 10/10 Ogden Av Elem and Lyons Twnshp. More details linked in MLS

Rare opportunity to own one of Mequon's remarkable riverfront retreats! Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this elegant home rests on a serene 2.4-acre, park-like lot w/ 239' of pristine river frontage. The timeless, functional layout offers formal living dining rooms, 1st-floor office laundry, plus an updated kitchen flowing into a character-rich family rm w/ built-ins, beamed ceilings, NFP a walkout to a stunning patio. Upstairs, 3 spacious bdrms include a luxurious primary w/ convenient en-suite an updated full bath. The finished rec room adds flexible living space storage. Major updates include roof, furnace, A/C, water heater HWFs throughout. A truly exceptional home blending privacy, elegance, quality and natural beauty, conveniently located in the HEART of Mequon!

This property has it all - privacy, space, comfort and utility! Set on 2 acres, this 4-bedroom, 4-bath home offers over 2,200 square feet of living space plus an unfinished basement. The main level includes a family room with vaulted ceilings, skylights, hardwood floors, and a fireplace, along with an eat-in kitchen featuring brand new LVT flooring, stainless steel appliances, and abundant cabinet space. A main floor bedroom and updated 3/4 bath provide flexibility for guests or related living. Upstairs you'll find three additional bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a private bath and walk-in closet. Outside, the fenced backyard surrounds an 8-foot-deep in-ground pool and large deck, offering a private space for entertaining. A whole-house Generac generator adds peace of mind. Don't forget about the huge 60' x 80' pole barn includes two 16' x 16' overhead doors, a 2-post lift, mezzanine storage, and ample room for vehicles, equipment, or workshop space. With 5 thick concrete, a 20' concrete apron, and stormwater management with two drywell basins. This property offers it all - privacy, space, comfort and utility. Schedule your tour today.

Let the sunshine in! Open floor plan with skylights and vaulted ceilings. Expanded and updated Mid-century 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Minutes from Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire elementary schools, and Metra station. Beautiful maple floors, island kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Primary bedroom has whirlpool tub with separate shower, walk-in closet, and loft office. Newer powder room. Whole house intercom. Spacious basement with rec room, and multipurpose rooms. Walk-out to landscaped fenced yard with brick paver patio, gazebo and shed. 3 car attached garage. Newer roof, Basement updated (2025).