$595,000

Colorado Mountain home vibes permeate this architect-owner built home in the Ferndale Woods neighborhood of Deer Park! This is the first time it is on the market and once you see it, you'll see why. It's a hard house to leave. Huge windows provide views of mature trees and natural light, vaulted ceilings give a sense of expansion. Architectural interest and details make this home unique and inspired. It is thoughtfully designed with Prairie-style details and hints of mid-century modern as well. This house offers not only style, but also caters to a homeowner looking for many different areas in which to entertain, work, play, gather and relax in solitude. It has open concept features while providing private spaces. The updated kitchen is a cook's dream with abundant counter space including new granite countertops, stainless appliances, high-end cabinetry with smooth, soft-closing drawers, windows, built-ins, a breakfast bar and an opening to the family room. Adjacent to the kitchen and family room is an eating area and slider doors to the back deck where you can enjoy outdoor dining surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscaping in the backyard. Just off the eating area is a fabulous screened-in porch with a ceiling fan and light from which to appreciate the picturesque setting. The family room is a wonderful space to relax and curl up next to a roaring fire in the beautiful stone fireplace with large windows featuring new Graber shades. The dining room is open to the living room and has views of the neighborhood including seasonal views of the lake. The living room is lined with yet more windows also with new Graber shades and is a perfect place to sit and enjoy company or a book on your own. Heading up a short flight of stairs, you enter the primary suite- all on its own floor. The primary suite includes a small room that can be used as an office, a nursery, a craft room, a second walk-in closet or whatever you might imagine. The main room of the suite is spacious, has views of the lake and can be closed off to the walk-in closet, changing area and primary bathroom. The renovated primary bathroom includes a whirlpool tub, separate shower and double sink with granite countertops and high-end cabinets. Heading up another short flight of stairs, you arrive at the third floor where you will find the second full bath, the second and third bedrooms as well as a fourth possible bedroom (easily created by adding a door and a window or shade to close off the overlook to the family room below. The partially finished English basement includes at-grade French windows with views of the lake. This room is a wonderful recreation room with natural light and plenty of room to play. The basement includes an unfinished area with an amazing amount of storage space. The location is so private but also extremely convenient. You have the beauty of nature around and access to the lake and a walking path across the street that leads to Charles E. Brown Park and the Long Grove Road bike path making it easy to bike to town through Cuba Marsh. You are in District 220 schools and so close to shopping in Deer Park, Lake Zurich and Barrington. Ten minutes from the Barrington Commuter Train, award-winning schools and the charming Village of Barrington. Don't miss out on this fabulous and unique home.