Welcome to this beautifully restored meticulously maintained custom home, combining rich historical charm with modern comforts located just 3 miles from La Grange on the bluff. Set on almost 14 acres this property is a dream come true for those seeking a private retreat with expansive living spaces and lush outdoor areas.
The original historic farmhouse (1867) 3-bedroom, 2-bath was completely renovated and retains its historical features, including original hardwood floors throughout. The downstairs primary suite offers a luxurious experience with a large walk-in closet, a spacious bathroom featuring custom cabinetry, dual sinks, a claw-foot tub, a walk-in shower, and a stunning stained-glass window. The upstairs includes a charming bath with a unique sink and walk-in shower, plus a hidden climate-controlled storage room.
The addition added to the original farmhouse included a primary suite, a large great room, a formal dining area, and a guest bath. The addition features cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, a grand stone fireplace and an entertainment center with custom-built bookshelves. Custom woodwork throughout, including a carved fireplace mantel from a tree on the property. Large windows throughout the addition offer views of the beautiful backyard and mature trees.This home is perfect entertaining and/or for multi generational living.
The primary bedroom in the addition includes a very large walk-in closet with a built-in safe, a luxurious en-suite bath with a soaking tub, walk-in stone-tiled shower, granite countertops, and custom cabinetry and a flex/bonus room perfect for a home gym.
Additional period outbuildings are scattered throughout the gardens offering historic charm. A detached office cottage with modern amenities offers a place to go and work undisturbed.
The home features the relaxing covered front porch and the large Trex deck accessible through French doors from the dining room, and other ground floor rooms that overlooks a seasonal creek, and a wooden bridge. Other highlights include heat pumps, propane heating, irrigation well, and sprinkler systems. The house also has double-paned windows, a new roof (2024), and a septic system maintained by Brown Aerobics.
The 17x33 ft inground gunite pool is surrounded by mature trees, with a vintage Victorian-style pool house. The pool area is complemented by stone coping, a Pebble Sheen surface, and Sundek decking.
Animal lovers will delight in the property which features a 4-stall raised center aisle barn with custom European iron stall gates, an industrial fan system, a tack room, and wash rack. The barn includes a half-bath with washer/dryer, making it ideal for caring for livestock. The studio apartment over the barn provides a self-contained living space with a kitchen, bathroom, and built-in cedar closet.
Adjacent pastures and paddocks offer plenty of room for grazing. The property offers a balance of native woods. bordered by the intermittent creekbed, and intermittent pastures that reach all the way to Petter Rainosek Road.