$2,250,000
$2,348,000
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3 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,704 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 05/26/2023
Key Details
Sold Price $2,250,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,704 sqft
Price per Sqft $394
MLS Listing ID 11757098
Sold Date 05/26/23
Style Contemporary, Log
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 2009
Annual Tax Amount $24,153
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 73.330 Acres
Lot Dimensions 73
Property Description
*MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT*Cherry Lane Farm, an exceedingly private one-of-a-kind storybook property, boasts 73.33 acres, 56 tillable (100% organic), wetlands along the Kishwaukee River's north branch, woods, 2 HOMES w/10 OUTBUILDINGS. Dozens of mature fruit trees & bushes, raised-bed vegetable garden, root cellar, cutting flower garden, 2 GREENHOUSES (one w/attached garage), plus mature winterberry bushes & 20+ varieties of ornamental branches used by local florists. Additionally, 20 fenced-in acres offfarmland/pasture is ready for animals, crops, or more trees. All gardens were designed by the owner, a renowned horticulturist & garden designer. SUNSET MANOR (property's main home) is located at end of winding 1000' drive and aptly named for its west facing prow of floor-to-ceiling glass looking out to mature trees & plantings. A massive real stone, woodburning fireplace w/gas lighter is the focal point of the open concept G/R combining kitchen, LR & dining area. Kitchen has stainless appliances, pot filler, pendant lights w/hand-blown shades & lg walk-in pantry. Quartz counter tops & custom cherry cabinets throughout. TWO MASTER SUITES! Main floor & upstairs, each w/walk-in closet & en suite bath containing jacuzzi soaker tub & large separate double shower-head steam shower. Home's spectacular main floor includes Sun Room/Office w/private deck, convenient half bath, & laundry. Main floor Master has private covered deck; upstairs Master has a stone, woodburning fireplace. English-style basement (w/private entrance) abounds w/luxurious surprises! Perfect for guests w/bd (custom cherry queen murphy bed) & full bath, full-height ceilings, casement windows, wool-carpeted theater doubling as a safe room, extra deep indoor Endless Pool, library, and family room w/yet another stone fireplace. Lg attached heated garage w/15'+ ceiling - tall enough for a lift. NO DETAIL WAS OVERLOOKED IN THIS ELEGANT CUSTOM HOME! Whole-house generator, zoned A/C & heat, solar (PV) panels assist electricity,solar thermal assists home & pool heat/domestic hot water. Wind-turbine ready for yet more green power. Outdoor shower. Radiant floor heat in baths & basement, 34" thick oak floors, Casablanca ceiling fans, skylights, built-in bookcases, whole-house stereo, step-lit stairs. Spacious 2-bd/2ba two-story SECOND HOME w/wood floors, eat-in kitchen, woodburning fireplace in G/R & beautiful millwork throughout;located close to road. OUTBUILDINGS include petite GUEST HOUSE w/heat, A/C & sweet covered porch. ANTIQUE BARN, ideal for hosting weddings and lg events, is finished w/cobblestone floor & open-beam, airy upper level. 4-SEASON GAZEBO w/woodstove, 8' stone bonfire pit & nearby bluestone Council Ring - perfect for intimate gatherings. PROFESSIONAL ART STUDIO w/gallery, teaching space, dark room, work room, half bath, loft storage, library ladder for high shelves, double sink & lg deck overlooking an Asian Pear Grove. Remote-controlled skylights throughout for abundant natural light and mature peach trees within arms' reach. CONFERENCE CENTER, a fabulously renovated (heated) antique tractor barn designed for classes, seminars, meetings, & corporate events. Corn crib is now an XL TOOL SHED. For equipment storage & more garage space, the 40x90' METAL POLE BARN w/full length 20' lean-to is divided into 3 areas, two of which are climate-controlled, ea w/own overhead door. Not to be overlooked are 2 CHICKEN HOUSES w/attached covered runs. IF DESIRED, THERE ARE MYRIAD WAYS TO GENERATE INCOME! CHERRY LANE FARM IS IN TURN-KEY SHAPE FOR HOSTING CLASSES, SEMINARS, PRIVATE PARTIES, WEDDINGS, & CORPORATE EVENTS. OTHER KNOWN INCOME SOURCES INCLUDE TRADITIONAL FARMING, VACATION & STORAGE SPACE RENTAL, CLEAN ENERGY PRODUCTION, HOME BUSINESS, FREE-RANGE GRASS-FED BEEF, SELLING BRANCHES TO THE FLORAL INDUSTRY, FARMERS' MARKETS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! The only limit is your imagination. This farm is a powerful example of clean, sustainable living. This is A Must See!
Location
State IL
County Mc Henry
Area Harmony / Marengo
Rooms
Basement Full, English
Interior
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, Pool Indoors, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatmnt, Drapes/Blinds, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp, Pantry, Workshop Area (Interior)
Heating Electric, Propane, Solar, Forced Air, Steam, Radiant, Heat Pump, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned, Other
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Equipment Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, TV-Dish, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Air Exchanger, Generator, Security Cameras, Internet-Fiber, Water Heater-Electric
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
Garage Attached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Water Rights
Waterfront false
Roof Type Other
Parking Type Unassigned
Building
Lot Description Fenced Yard, Wetlands adjacent, Horses Allowed, Landscaped, Water Rights, Wooded, Mature Trees, Garden, Pasture, Views
Sewer Septic-Private
Water Private Well
New Construction false
Schools
High Schools Marengo High School
School District 165 , 165, 154
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany
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