Marengo, IL 60152,18311 Garden Valley RD
Marengo, IL 60152,18311 Garden Valley RD
Marengo, IL 60152,18311 Garden Valley RD
Marengo, IL 60152,18311 Garden Valley RD
Marengo, IL 60152,18311 Garden Valley RD
Marengo, IL 60152,18311 Garden Valley RD
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$2,250,000

$2,348,000

4.2%
Est.Price: ?

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Est. payment /mo

3 Beds

3.5 Baths

5,704 SqFt


SOLD DATE : 05/26/2023

Key Details

Sold Price $2,250,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,704 sqft

Price per Sqft $394

MLS Listing ID 11757098

Sold Date 05/26/23

Style Contemporary, Log

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Year Built 2009

Annual Tax Amount $24,153

Tax Year 2021

Lot Size 73.330 Acres

Lot Dimensions 73

Property Description

*MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT*Cherry Lane Farm, an exceedingly private one-of-a-kind storybook property, boasts 73.33 acres, 56 tillable (100% organic), wetlands along the Kishwaukee River's north branch, woods, 2 HOMES w/10 OUTBUILDINGS. Dozens of mature fruit trees & bushes, raised-bed vegetable garden, root cellar, cutting flower garden, 2 GREENHOUSES (one w/attached garage), plus mature winterberry bushes & 20+ varieties of ornamental branches used by local florists. Additionally, 20 fenced-in acres offfarmland/pasture is ready for animals, crops, or more trees. All gardens were designed by the owner, a renowned horticulturist & garden designer. SUNSET MANOR (property's main home) is located at end of winding 1000' drive and aptly named for its west facing prow of floor-to-ceiling glass looking out to mature trees & plantings. A massive real stone, woodburning fireplace w/gas lighter is the focal point of the open concept G/R combining kitchen, LR & dining area. Kitchen has stainless appliances, pot filler, pendant lights w/hand-blown shades & lg walk-in pantry. Quartz counter tops & custom cherry cabinets throughout. TWO MASTER SUITES! Main floor & upstairs, each w/walk-in closet & en suite bath containing jacuzzi soaker tub & large separate double shower-head steam shower. Home's spectacular main floor includes Sun Room/Office w/private deck, convenient half bath, & laundry. Main floor Master has private covered deck; upstairs Master has a stone, woodburning fireplace. English-style basement (w/private entrance) abounds w/luxurious surprises! Perfect for guests w/bd (custom cherry queen murphy bed) & full bath, full-height ceilings, casement windows, wool-carpeted theater doubling as a safe room, extra deep indoor Endless Pool, library, and family room w/yet another stone fireplace. Lg attached heated garage w/15'+ ceiling - tall enough for a lift. NO DETAIL WAS OVERLOOKED IN THIS ELEGANT CUSTOM HOME! Whole-house generator, zoned A/C & heat, solar (PV) panels assist electricity,solar thermal assists home & pool heat/domestic hot water. Wind-turbine ready for yet more green power. Outdoor shower. Radiant floor heat in baths & basement, 34" thick oak floors, Casablanca ceiling fans, skylights, built-in bookcases, whole-house stereo, step-lit stairs. Spacious 2-bd/2ba two-story SECOND HOME w/wood floors, eat-in kitchen, woodburning fireplace in G/R & beautiful millwork throughout;located close to road. OUTBUILDINGS include petite GUEST HOUSE w/heat, A/C & sweet covered porch. ANTIQUE BARN, ideal for hosting weddings and lg events, is finished w/cobblestone floor & open-beam, airy upper level. 4-SEASON GAZEBO w/woodstove, 8' stone bonfire pit & nearby bluestone Council Ring - perfect for intimate gatherings. PROFESSIONAL ART STUDIO w/gallery, teaching space, dark room, work room, half bath, loft storage, library ladder for high shelves, double sink & lg deck overlooking an Asian Pear Grove. Remote-controlled skylights throughout for abundant natural light and mature peach trees within arms' reach. CONFERENCE CENTER, a fabulously renovated (heated) antique tractor barn designed for classes, seminars, meetings, & corporate events. Corn crib is now an XL TOOL SHED. For equipment storage & more garage space, the 40x90' METAL POLE BARN w/full length 20' lean-to is divided into 3 areas, two of which are climate-controlled, ea w/own overhead door. Not to be overlooked are 2 CHICKEN HOUSES w/attached covered runs. IF DESIRED, THERE ARE MYRIAD WAYS TO GENERATE INCOME! CHERRY LANE FARM IS IN TURN-KEY SHAPE FOR HOSTING CLASSES, SEMINARS, PRIVATE PARTIES, WEDDINGS, & CORPORATE EVENTS. OTHER KNOWN INCOME SOURCES INCLUDE TRADITIONAL FARMING, VACATION & STORAGE SPACE RENTAL, CLEAN ENERGY PRODUCTION, HOME BUSINESS, FREE-RANGE GRASS-FED BEEF, SELLING BRANCHES TO THE FLORAL INDUSTRY, FARMERS' MARKETS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! The only limit is your imagination. This farm is a powerful example of clean, sustainable living. This is A Must See!

Location

State IL

County Mc Henry

Area Harmony / Marengo

Rooms

Basement Full, English

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, Pool Indoors, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatmnt, Drapes/Blinds, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp, Pantry, Workshop Area (Interior)

Heating Electric, Propane, Solar, Forced Air, Steam, Radiant, Heat Pump, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned, Other

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 4

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Starter

Equipment Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, TV-Dish, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Air Exchanger, Generator, Security Cameras, Internet-Fiber, Water Heater-Electric

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill

Garage Attached

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Water Rights

Waterfront false

Roof Type Other

Building

Lot Description Fenced Yard, Wetlands adjacent, Horses Allowed, Landscaped, Water Rights, Wooded, Mature Trees, Garden, Pasture, Views

Sewer Septic-Private

Water Private Well

New Construction false

Schools

High Schools Marengo High School

School District 165 , 165, 154

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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Listed by Cynthia Andrzejewski • Keller Williams North Shore West
Bought with Steven Zaleski • Compass
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