Carpentersville, IL Single Family Home For Sale By Owner - BuyOwner.com
113 Briarwood Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
108-129571
$649,900.00
7
4
7 bedroom, 4 and 1 half bath in Carpentersville for $649,900.00. OWNER WILL CONSIDER REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE FOR SMALLER RESIDENCE IN SAME GENERAL LOCATION OR FOR COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING! Live the luxury lifestyle youve always dreamed of in this French Countrymanor in Carpentersvilles Lakewood Estates! Trees continue throughout the lovely subdivision, surrounding winding streets and leading to this stone mansion built in 1948 by Leonard Besinger. The 1.75-acre wooded lot makes an ideal backdrop for this home, a property that commands attention with a gorgeous stone turret at the entry. The newer 30-year roof and weatherproofing is valued at $75,000, and the newer windows, including Pella on the first floor, at $35,000. Theres an attached two-car garage with two separate doors and automatic garage door openers; it features a large workspace with cabinets, counters, a pegboard, a drop ceiling and two fluorescent light fixtures. Around back, the $45,000 inground, auto-cleaning pool is heated and filled with custom accessories. Also included is a lovely garden. Inside, youll be greeted with original plaster walls, coved ceilings, three separate A/C systems, a central alarm/fire system, a central audio/video system with $10,000 in wiring and a walk-out lower level. Ceramic tile decorates the entry, an open space with a high, half-domed ceiling and custom walls. This foyer serves as an introduction to the homes interesting design, which is loaded with character. A grand staircase leads upstairs, featuring carpeted oak steps and a hand-bent railing. Outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail are hallmarks of the attractive living room, just steps down from the entry. Custom six-inch crown molding with copper paint frames the ceiling, and patterned carpeting decorates the floor. Serving as a focal point, the custom fireplace is a vintage masterpiece, combining carved garlands and cherubs into an intricate design.In the formal dining room, a ribbon of gold-painted molding accents the red walls, and a decorative ceiling medallion holds the brass and glass chandelier. Even more features include loads of built-ins, a pendant light fixture and a wood-burning fireplace with a raised stone hearth. In the kitchen, upscale touches include stainless steel appliances, Stoneite counters and custom cabinets. The oak-paneled walls showcase a whitewashed, pickled finish, and an enormous island includes a sink, cabinets and electricity. Adjacent, the 19-by-10-foot eat-in area overlooks the outdoor scenery through a large picture window and comes equipped with a lighting fixture and two built-in cabinets, one an entertainment center! Decorated with a rustic style, the recreation room is a great place for entertaining: it comes with an old-fashioned bar and a 300-bottle cellar, and French doors lead to the pool.Connected to the kitchen, the three-season room offers its own heating system and boasts five sliders. Store your exercise equipment here, and overlook the beautiful grounds while keeping fit or enjoying the six-person hot tub. In the master suite, youll feel like youre escaping to a four-star hotel each night! The bedroom offers a fireplace and a spacious, 19-by-13-foot sitting area with built-in bookcase niches and six recessed lights! Connecting through a private entry, the master bath comes with curved walls and a double vanity with custom cabinets and cultured marble counters. This home features two entrances, one specifically made for guests. The guest bedrooms boast built-in wall niches and recessed lights for beds. The unfinished basement includes a furnace room, a large workshop and a laundry room. Take the virtual tour at www.buyowner.com and enter C H I 14824. See this and more properties in Carpentersville for sale by owner at http://www.buyowner.com