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Crystal Lake,IL 60014
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,760 sqft
Price per Sqft $199
MLS Listing ID 12104147
Style Farmhouse
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1859
Annual Tax Amount $14,750
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 0.820 Acres
Lot Dimensions 176 X 215 X 134 X 70 X 47 X145
Property Description
Buy one house, get one free! :) Picture the perfect homestead: historical home with vibrant vintage vibe, lushly landscaped property with room to garden and get away, and a totally rare, ONE OF A KIND guest house / coach house / etc etc -- imagine the possibilities! The ultimate work from home space; all surreptitiously set in downtoen Crystal Lake with access to all the conveniences of contemporary life, yet a world apart from the ordinary. Relish this masterful mosaic marrying the requisite modern amenities of today's discerning homeowner with the authentic ambiance of historical architecture. The heartbeat of the main home emanates from the contemporary kitchen: open and inviting with white cabinetry, stainless appliances including double oven, pendant lighting, glass subway tile, idyllic island, eat-in area and a serious chef's pantry. Artful live-edge coffee counter open to adjacent to porch|conservatory|respite room. The main level living spaces are yours to define: home office, writer's nook, formal dining, gallery space, classic drawing room or parlor. Primary suite a true retreat with vaulted ceilings, skylights, sitting space, your own kitchenette. THIS IS WHERE IT GETS REALLY WILD. Fulfilling the fantasy of homestead living is yet another 1,800sf+ structure replete with delightfully idiosyncratic details: wood plank flooring, beamed ceilings, built-in bar and desks, wood-burning stove, whimsical workshop. Gigantic great room, full kitchen, full bath, second story loft|bedroom: abundant and inspirational space for whatever you can imagine: home-based business, yoga/artist studio, in-law suite, retreat center, escape room? Pretty and private parcel located with advantages of in-town benefits: award-winning Crystal Lake schools and library, abundant shopping and dining nearby, commuter conveniences, recreational options aplenty. Pioneer your personal lifestyle!
Location
State IL
County Mchenry
Community Park,Water Rights,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings,Skylight(s),Bar-Dry,Hardwood Floors,In-Law Arrangement,First Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Historic/Period Mlwk,Beamed Ceilings
Heating Natural Gas,Electric,Forced Air,Baseboard,Sep Heating Systems - 2+,Zoned
Cooling Central Air,Window/Wall Unit - 1,Zoned
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning,Wood Burning Stove,Gas Log,Gas Starter
Fireplace Y
Appliance Double Oven,Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Built-In Oven,Range Hood
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony,Deck,Patio,Roof Deck,Storms/Screens
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Y/N true
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Fenced Yard,Irregular Lot,Landscaped,Water Rights
Story 2 Stories
Foundation Brick/Mortar,Concrete Perimeter,Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Husmann Elementary School
Middle Schools Lundahl Middle School
High Schools Crystal Lake Central High School
School District 47,47,155
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None