Welcome to this exquisite home set in desirable Inverness Shores, offering over 5,000 square feet of beautifully updated living space. As you step through the arched double doors, framed with elegant stone accents, you're greeted by a sweeping two-story foyer with a custom carved staircase. Formal living and dining rooms flank the entrance offering the perfect setting for sophisticated entertaining. The heart of the home opens into an expansive, light-filled family room, kitchen, and sunroom with breakfast area, designed with the modern lifestyle in mind. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight with tiered island, breakfast bar, granite counters, custom cabinetry, walk-in pantry and high-end appliances that make meal prep a breeze. The adjacent family room, anchored by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, invites cozy gatherings and seamless indoor-outdoor living with sliders to the bluestone patio. The sunroom is bathed in natural light with vaulted ceiling, skylights, and walls of windows offering panoramic water views. An additional breakfast bar and wet bar complete this perfect gathering space. Offering a unique blend of luxury and charm, the breathtaking gothic library will leave you in awe. With soaring 12-ft ceilings, gas fireplace, custom built-ins, access to the hall bath and French doors leading to another blue stone patio, this room is a dream come true. A balcony overlooks the space, creating a cozy reading nook. A first-floor bedroom is ideal for guests or multi-generational living, with its own private bath rough-in, offering flexibility for future customization. The expansive mudroom adds both function and style with plenty of storage for daily essentials. Upstairs, retreat to the tranquil primary suite featuring vaulted ceilings, stunning lake views, and a spa-like bath. Three additional bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, provide ample space, including a private loft in the third bedroom and a versatile fourth bedroom that can double as a bonus room with its own private balcony. The second floor also offers an office space with access to the library's reading nook, hall bath, shared ensuite bath, rear staircase and a convenient laundry room. The full basement has been partially finished with den and wine cellar and awaits your creative vision to create the entertaining space of your dreams. Set on nearly an acre of lush, manicured grounds, you can enjoy the ultimate in privacy and serenity with blue stone patios, a fire pit for evening gatherings, and stunning water views from every angle. With a three-car garage, easy access to downtown Barrington, Metra, and award-winning Barrington D220 schools, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury and convenience.
