5 Fernwood Drive Barrington Hills, IL 60010

Magnificent estate located on private Fernwood Drive cul-de-sac among other Barrington Hills luxury properties. Situated on a gorgeous, secluded 5 acre wooded lot, you will be struck by the unique, impressive architecture of this 2 story front elevation, 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath home, that features a cat walk leading to the four-season "treehouse" gazebo. Numerous renovations and remodeling has been done to bring this amazing home to its current beauty. (see documents for complete list) The elegant master suite is located at the West wing of the house, with vaulted ceiling, skylights, 2-sided fireplace shared with the master bath, wet bar, huge walk-in closet and dressing area, and double glass doors leading to the balcony deck that wraps around to the master bath. The completely remodeled master bath is a perfect retreat featuring a walk-in steam shower and connected cedar lined sauna, and a large Jacuzzi tub for soaking while enjoying the warm and cozy fireplace. This spacious bathroom, flooded with natural light offers dual vanities, quartz countertops, skylight, remote controlled fan, and new Kohler fixtures and accessories. The kitchen is a gourmet cook's delight, with SS Kitchen Aid 48" Refrigerator/Freezer and double convection ovens with bottom warmer shelf. You also have a Thermidor gas-fired commercial stovetop, 4-burner, griddle & grille with SS range hood and infrared warming shelves. There's a granite service counter to the dining room with a separate bar sink. The Living Room/Library/Dining Room have gleaming hardwood floors. A natural Fieldstone fireplace and hearth adorns the large combined living room/library. Don't miss the completely remodeled hidden powder room in the hallway behind operable wall shelves. The East wing of the home has 2 bedrooms with shared Jack & Jill full bathroom, walk-in shower and pocket door. The lower level has an ideal in-law or guest suite, including a sitting room with fireplace, a hidden full bath behind operable wall shelving unit and guest bedroom with vanity dressing nook. There are 2 more lower level bedrooms: one converted to an exercise room with full sized mirrored wall, wall mounted TV monitor with cable connection; the other as a home office with custom recessed natural oak file cabinets and wall shelving, with a sliding glass door leading to outside hardscape patio. Fantastic lower level walk-out family room/home theater has a 60" TV mounted in a custom wall unit, with built-in surround sound speaker system, Pioneer Home Theatre Amp/Control box, plus 2 separate video game system monitors. Great raised platform with power leather recliner theatre seats. Plus you have a kitchenette wet bar with full sized frig and microwave right there for your theatre popcorn and refreshments! There's also plenty of space remaining for your billiards/table tennis table. A truly idyllic backyard setting features a below ground 6-person jacuzzi spa with swim jets and interior control panel, apple and cherry tree orchard area, pond with waterfall, custom landscaping and lighting, hardscape patios, natural quarry stone and simulated veneer stone wall and piers, and underground irrigation. The home security and driveway vehicle detection systems, as well as automatic emergency power generator system provides extra peace of mind. Simply stated, this spectacular prestigious Barrington Hills estate has everything. Don't miss it!