A rare Glen Acres opportunity! Now is your chance to own a beautiful home in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Barrington! Built in 1973 by Hank Lageschulte, this custom 3,558 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath brick Cape Cod ranch style home sits atop just shy of one acre, and has been meticulously and lovingly maintained, updated & upgraded. Some of the many recent updates include BRAND NEW interior white paint throughout, new exterior paint (2021), complete covered porch renovation w/new outdoor ceiling fan (2020), new Walpole mailbox & post (2020), insulated garage doors & automatic openers (2015), new 6" gutters, downspouts & gutter guards (2021), new exterior lights w/timers (2019), new interior plantation shutters throughout (2021), BRAND NEW subway tile kitchen backsplash (2022), new stainless steel kitchen appliances (2021), new Lennox furnace & A/C (2021), new water heater (2019), new perennial plantings & cedar mulch (2022), and new Dogwatch invisible fence (2021)! In 2006, a well-designed floor plan expansion of the original home, designed by local Barrington architect, Linda Grubb, included a charming front covered porch, large master suite and fabulous family room with grand stone fireplace, custom built-ins, and spotless paned glass windows & sliding doors with panoramic views of the backyard. The cheerful, all-white eat-in kitchen with new stainless steel appliances (2021) & subway tile backsplash (2022) is flooded with natural light and connects to hearth room, dining room, and hallway that leads to front porch, updated powder room (2017), attached garage, basement, & renovated mudroom with pocket door, LG washer/dryer, sink, custom cubbies, cabinets & closet storage (2017). Formal living room also brandishes a stunning fireplace opposite a wall of glass windows & doors leading to the expansive stone patio. Separated from the main living areas by a long hallway, you will find two large bright & sunny bedrooms with ample closet storage and a shared hallway bath with shower/tub combo. The second bedroom has an ensuite full bath and quaint desk nook flanked by two large closets. Down another hallway lined with closet storage you will find the spacious & luxurious primary suite addition (2006) with large paned glass windows, vaulted ceilings, large custom walk-in closet & generously sized master bath complete with enormous walk-in stone shower, BainUltra jetted tub, separate water closet, and custom oversized cherry vanity with quartz countertops & built-in, mirrored medicine cabinet. A bright & large basement with ample storage, a separate workroom area, encompassing an additional 1850 SF offers endless possibilities. The pristine perennial gardens envelope this home and feature landscape architecture to provide continual blooms throughout the seasons. Mature specimen trees & plantings grace the property, turf grade lawn and your very own practice chipping green & hole in the back yard ideal for any avid golfer. Secluded patio & garden access from both living and family room offers spacious outdoor entertaining, gorgeous sunsets and stargazing. Enjoy Glen Acres neighborhood progressive dinners, Holiday gatherings and more located just a few short blocks to A+ Hough Street Elementary, preschools, parks, Village festivals, parades, great local shopping, hip coffee houses, trendy restaurants, Farmer's Markets, Metra train station & more. This is the one you've been waiting for!
