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Key Details
Sold Price $775,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,601 sqft
Price per Sqft $215
Subdivision Tower Lakes
MLS Listing ID 11722497
Sold Date 05/24/23
Style Cape Cod
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
HOA Fees $66/ann
Year Built 1929
Annual Tax Amount $16,796
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 0.500 Acres
Lot Dimensions 150X131X62X107X123
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED-SELLER IS CALLING FOR HIGHEST AND BEST BY WEDNESDAY APRIL 5 AT 4 PM. Vintage cape cod joins modern contemporary in a unique 3,600 SF, half-acre, hillside, lake property overlooking Tower Lake's "Play" and "Rest" Islands' sandy beach, idyllic walking bridges, fun water activities, parkland, and awesome western sunset views: absolutely, the best waterfront setting in Barrington. Inside, you will find a modern updated kitchen, fully remodeled baths, rich hardwood flooring, three fireplaces and full lake views from the living and dining rooms, kitchen, fabulous two-story-family room, second-floor master suite and loft. Off the living room is a rugged, year-round sunroom with wood beam ceiling, cedar/glass sides and stone flooring, next to a large, screened gazebo also viewing the lake. Newer composite deck and balcony are adjacent to the family room and second floor loft, respectively, both also facing the lake. The larger first floor bedroom features a luxury ensuite bath with the second bedroom served by an adjacent full hall bath. You will be within a short walk to the beach, tennis courts, soccer field and numerous neighborhood parks and social activities including music in the park, the chili cook-off and Halloween and holiday decoration contests, progressive dinner, Fourth of July activities on Rest Island, bowling, card parties and much more. Tower Lakes is served by School District 220 Barrington Schools, and Barrington Post Office. Train Service is located 10 minutes south in the village of Barrington and/or Fox River Grove. Proximity to local and area shopping, amenities, and supporting services is excellent. General information: Fireplaces: Foyer (Gas), Family Room (Gas and Wood Burning), Living Room (Wood Burning). The invisible fence includes one dog collar. The refrigerator and freezer in the basement can stay. Screens for the Sun Room are under the deck. Major improvements include: roof, skylight (2021); deck and balcony (2020); garage door opener (2020); water heater (2021); dishwasher (2021); Attic furnace (2013); Basement furnace (2012); Master Bath (2012); En suite bath (2016); Hall Bath (2014). This property is on a private well. A hookup access point to Tower Lakes' village water system is located at the south end of the driveway marked with a blue reflector post. There is a gate (shown on the survey photo), marked with a blue line, that provides access to the walking path, bridge to the beach, as well as other bridges and islands in this enchanted setting. Directions: IL Rt 59 to Roberts Road, West on Roberts Road to East Lake Shore Drive, South to 318.
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Barrington Area
Rooms
Basement Partial, Walkout
Interior
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Center Hall Plan, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, More than one
Equipment Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Other, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Laundry Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Deck, Porch Screened
Parking Features Attached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Common Grounds, Lake Front, Water Rights, Water View, Mature Trees, Fence-Invisible Pet, Lake Access, Partial Fencing, Sloped, Waterfront
Sewer Septic-Private
Water Private Well
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools North Barrington Elementary Scho
Middle Schools Barrington Middle School-Station
High Schools Barrington High School
School District 220 , 220, 220
Others
HOA Fee Include Insurance, Lake Rights, Other
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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