secluded waterfront sanctuary
You will be amazed when you see this secluded sanctuary created to feel like you are on vacation every day! Welcome to 5 Loch Lane, a beautiful waterfront home with a perfect blend of timeless elegance and highly desirable, updated and modern amenities. Notable features include an in-ground pool and spa with stamped concrete pool decking (2017), a gorgeous four seasons room overlooking the pond and pool steps out to a large Trex deck and Trex staircase (2017), full pool and lower patio fencing (2017). The spectacular brick paver patio (2015) features an outdoor built-in gas fireplace and beautiful built-in waterfall, and pergola all idyllically situated on a stunning 1.6 acres private waterfront lot! This expansive Harris built residence features five bedrooms, 4.1 baths, and spans over 6,500 square feet of living space on three levels. The meticulously designed interior features custom moldings, brick fireplaces and wall, fabulous beamed ceilings, built-ins, and trim throughout. A front covered wrap around porch welcomes you into the two-story foyer with travertine marble floors, and the large living and dining rooms have stunning water views! This gourmet kitchen by Insignia is a Chef's dream, boasting supreme efficiency and high-end appliances including a Thermador 5-burner gas cooktop w/downdraft venting, two Electrolux wall ovens, two Bosch dishwashers, instant hot water at sink (2014), commercial grade KitchenAid refrigerator (2023), recessed and under mount lighting, large center island with a beautiful double thickness granite countertop, and 42-inch custom cabinetry. The cozy breakfast room has pretty coffered ceiling detail, a large built-in desk and cabinetry, and a wet bar with granite counters, cabinetry with glass detail for extra storage. Great "work from home" main level office has gorgeous built-in bookcases, custom wall trim, plantation shutters and closet, and is located adjacent to a large powder room offering possible conversion should the need arise in future! The second floor is host to a fabulous primary bedroom suite. It will be enjoyed as your serene retreat at the end of the day with its his and her walk-in closets, spa-like ensuite bath with heated floors, vaulted ceilings, BainUltra tub, built-in custom cabinetry with granite decking, display shelving, gorgeous dual vanities, and walk-in steam shower all by Insignia. Three more generously sized bedrooms round out the second floor. Two beds share the hall bath, and the other is a private ensuite. Both full baths feature new quartz counters, under mount sinks, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, and cabinet hardware (in 2024). The lower level walkout basement will certainly not disappoint!! Enjoy the large family room w/built-in media storage and surround sound speakers, and custom bookcases and built-in cabinets flanking a pretty brick fireplace with gas logs. A gorgeous full-sized bar is quite the showstopper and doubles as a 2nd kitchen, plus temp controlled wine room, full bath and fifth bedroom currently being used as an exercise room. The exterior is equally impressive, situated on 1.6 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds complete with 3-zone irrigation (plus drip system (2014) for your planters around the house), and beautiful landscape lighting system on property. Mechanical Info: two Carrier furnaces with three zones (2016), two air conditioning units; three zones (2016) and two AprilAire three-zoned humidifiers (2016), three Ecobee thermostats (2016), new Generac generator (2023), 2 new electric panels (2022), Hollenbrand water filtration system (2014), Honeywell garage heater (2014), garage epoxy floors (2019), well pump replaced (2022), replaced sump pumps (2022) and backup pumps (2022), new tankless water heater (2023), architectural 50-year shingle roof (2010) with transferable warranty, oversized Leafguard gutters (2012) and most of the windows have been replaced throughout the home, invisible fence. Great location just minutes to A+ Barrington schools, shopping, fabulous dining, Metra station and I-90.