480 Miller Road, North Barrington, IL 60010

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$ 2,500,000

Est. payment | -/mo

7 Beds

9 Baths

10,039 SqFt

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$ 2,500,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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7 Beds

9 Baths

10,039 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 10,039 sqft

Price per Sqft $249

MLS Listing ID 12340576

Style Traditional,Ranch

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 9

Annual Tax Amount $30,405

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 10.000 Acres

Lot Dimensions 10

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

INCREDIBLY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN PRIVATE BOTANIC GARDEN! - Welcome to the most spectacular estate in the Midwest. This expansive awe-inspiring 10-acre gated and fenced compound boasts a primary residence, detached two-story 3-car garage with a 4th bay for a private golf cart, a separate gated service entrance driveway, guest house, party room building, professional greenhouse, barn with 3 garage bays, gazebo, hoop house, a children's tree house, train depot, and more! One of the Crown Jewels of this compound is the prototypical full-sized Rico train station containing a one-of-a-kind PRIVATE FULLY-OPERATIONAL O-SCALE MODEL TRAIN MUSEUM, which houses an intricate model replica of Chicago designed and built by the owner! Explore the estate's lush landscape and discover the owner's passion and creative talent for gardening that includes 11 breathtaking themed gardens that took 60 years to cultivate, from the stunning Japanese garden to the magnificent MODEL TRAIN GARDEN RAILWAY that is 2.5X larger than Epcot's outdoor model train layout! This spectacular landscape - which includes EXTREMELY RARE mature TREES (including one specimen tree that is considered functionally extinct!), a PRIVATE LAKE, and a PRIVATE POOL - offers a serene sanctuary of endless natural beauty. The gardens have garnered NUMEROUS AWARDS over the years. This fabulous estate includes waterfalls, decorative ponds, and fountains throughout, and the property is ZONED FOR HORSES! The primary residence, with a lower-level walk-out / separate entrance, together with a guest house, includes a total of 5 fireplaces, and are both situated to take in the captivating gardens and lake VIEWS FROM EVERY WINDOW! The primary residence also has a professional CHEF'S KITCHEN and an original 1950s soda fountain next to the arcade room, which opens onto another patio - perfect for entertaining! Whether strolling through the meticulously designed gardens or marveling at the amazing views of model trains, this estate is nothing short of extraordinary. This property is being offered for the first time in over half a century! You will not find another estate with these unique offerings!

Location

State IL

County Lake

Rooms

Basement Walk-Out Access

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Fireplaces Number 5

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood

Laundry Upper Level, In Unit

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit

Garage Spaces 6.0

View Y/N true

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Water Rights, Mature Trees, Garden, Views, Water Garden

Story 3 Stories

Foundation Block, Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Septic-Mechanical, Septic Tank

Water Well

Structure Type Frame

New Construction false

Schools

School District 220, 220, 220

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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Listed by Eugene Fu • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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480 Miller Road North Barrington, IL 60010