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$1,050,000
59 Days On Site

874 Writer Court
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
6
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
6,264
SqFt
$168
/SqFt
2005
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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Luxury Living Surrounded by Nature in One of Chicagoland's Top School Districts Rarely does a home offer such an extraordinary combination of luxury, privacy, and natural beauty. Nestled on a premium lot backing directly to a serene forest, with Indian Creek gently flowing along the edge of the backyard, this exceptional residence offers breathtaking views and a peaceful setting that is truly one of a kind. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the home's outstanding curb appeal, timeless architecture, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Step inside to a bright, welcoming foyer that leads to elegant formal living and dining rooms, where oversized picture windows frame spectacular views of the surrounding forest. With no neighboring home beside you, you'll enjoy exceptional privacy and a connection to nature that is rarely found. The heart of the home is an impressive open-concept family room, gourmet kitchen, and breakfast area. Soaring ceilings and walls of windows flood the space with natural light while showcasing uninterrupted views of the forest and Indian Creek from nearly every angle. The beautifully appointed gourmet kitchen is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring rich custom cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, built-in double ovens, a new Wolf gas cooktop, a new KitchenAid dishwasher, abundant storage, and generous workspace. Whether preparing a quiet family dinner or hosting guests, this warm and inviting kitchen is designed to bring people together. A main-level ensuite bedroom with a full bath featuring a custom glass shower provides the perfect space for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat with its own balcony overlooking the peaceful wooded setting. The spa-inspired bath features a Jacuzzi tub, custom walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a professionally designed California Closets organization system. Three additional generously sized bedrooms offer exceptional comfort and flexibility. The finished walkout basement provides an abundance of additional living space, complete with a spacious recreation room, an additional bedroom, and a full bath-ideal for entertaining, a home gym, a media room, or extended family living. Thoughtfully maintained and extensively updated, this home features a premium DaVinci roof, two new high-efficiency furnaces, two new A/C units, two new humidifiers, new hardwood flooring in three bedrooms, luxury vinyl flooring in the basement, a whole-house water softener and filtration system, a professionally installed radon mitigation system, a new Wolf cooktop, new KitchenAid dishwasher, new washer and dryer, and an additional basement freezer. Located within one of Chicagoland's top-rated school districts, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and nature. Homes with this level of privacy, breathtaking scenery, and thoughtful updates rarely come to market.

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Listing Snapshot
PriceΒ 
$1,050,000
Days On SiteΒ 
59 Days
BedroomsΒ 
5
Inside Area (SqFt)Β 
6,264 sqft
Total BathsΒ 
6
Full BathsΒ 
5
Partial BathsΒ 
1
Lot SizeΒ 
0.1943 Acres
Year BuiltΒ 
2005
MLS NumberΒ 
12752429
StatusΒ 
Active
Property TaxΒ 
$23,856
HOA/Condo/Coop FeesΒ 
$12.5 monthly
Sq Ft SourceΒ 
Plans
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS
3 days agoStatus changed to Active
a week agoPrice changed to $1,050,000
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
AcresΒ 
0.1943
Attached GarageΒ 
Yes
GarageΒ 
Yes
Garage SpacesΒ 
3
ParkingΒ 
Garage Door OpenerAttachedGarageDriveway
Parking SpacesΒ 
3
Property Sub TypeΒ 
Single Family Residence
SecurityΒ 
Security System
SewerΒ 
Public Sewer
SqFt BelowΒ 
1636
SqFt TotalΒ 
4627
UtilitiesΒ 
Cable Available
Water SourceΒ 
Public
Interior Features
AppliancesΒ 
Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposalCooktopRange HoodHumidifier
BasementΒ 
FinishedExterior EntryWalk-Out Access
CoolingΒ 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
FireplaceΒ 
Yes
Fireplace FeaturesΒ 
Family RoomGas LogGas Starter
FireplacesΒ 
1
FlooringΒ 
Hardwood
HeatingΒ 
Forced Air
InteriorΒ 
Entrance FoyerCathedral Ceiling(s)Dry BarWalk-In Closet(s)Open FloorplanGranite Counters
Laundry FeaturesΒ 
Main LevelSink
Window FeaturesΒ 
ScreensSkylight(s)
Bedroom 2Β 
Dimensions - 15X13Level - Main
Bedroom 3Β 
Dimensions - 15X11
Bedroom 4Β 
Dimensions - 13X12
Bedroom 5Β 
Dimensions - 15X13
Bedroom 6Β 
Dimensions - 13X12Level - Basement
Dining RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 14X14Level - Main
Eating AreaΒ 
Dimensions - 11X7Level - Main
Exercise RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 20X19Level - Basement
Family RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 19X17Level - Main
FoyerΒ 
Dimensions - 19X8Level - Main
Game RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 23X18Level - Basement
KitchenΒ 
Dimensions - 20X9Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
LaundryΒ 
Dimensions - 12X7Level - Main
Living RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 14X12Level - Main
Master BedroomΒ 
Dimensions - 18X15
Recreation RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 25X14Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction DetailsΒ 
Brick
ExteriorΒ 
Balcony
Lot FeaturesΒ 
Cul-De-SacLandscaped
Patio And PorchΒ 
DeckPatio
RoofΒ 
Shake
ViewΒ 
Water
WaterfrontΒ 
Yes
Waterfront FeaturesΒ 
Creek
WaterviewΒ 
Water
Windows/DoorsΒ 
ScreensSkylight(s)
Community Features
Accessibility FeaturesΒ 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Association FeeΒ 
$150.0
Association Fee FrequencyΒ 
Annually
Community FeaturesΒ 
SidewalksStreet Lights
MLS AreaΒ 
Indian Creek / Vernon Hills
School DistrictΒ 
Adlai E Stevenson High School
TownshipΒ 
Vernon
Schools
School District
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Elementary School
Half Day School
Middle School
Daniel Wright Junior High School
High School
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago



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