As you enter the gates to this sprawling property in the lovely village of Wayne, you'll be swept away to old world charm and craftsmanship, while experiencing modern luxuries in this English country manor home. With a fine hand, this home has been crafted to serve as both an incredible standard for living, as well as a comfortable and welcoming home in which to entertain. A discerning eye will notice the details, but it's when you see the slate roof, the heavy timbers, the wrought iron, and stone pulled from old European buildings, that you will understand that no detail has been left to chance. The 6" wide old-world walnut hardwood and tumbled stone flooring gives a foundation for the 5.5" hallways. There is a back hall that houses a commercial beverage cooler for entertaining, and powder room with access to back loggia. The billiards room is elegant, with a lovely view of the front landscape, with beautiful custom ceilings and carved wainscot that is the perfect, custom height. Doesn't everyone have a scullery? If you entertain, this is a must see. Fully ready for staff to prepare a meal out of reach from the busy kitchen and bustling open spaces while entertaining your guests. The scullery is made from Alder wood and boasts a large farm sink & high-end appliances. Beautiful arched door leads to an incredible study with massive travertine surround at fireplace, lovely oriental carpeting, and built-ins. A bluestone-floored sunroom is just off the study with a cathedral planked ceiling and massive iron ceiling fixture. The kitchen, with its beautiful Italian carrera marble perimeter countertops and Shaw double sink, has an articulating faucet/sprayer, 60" Wolf range, custom stainless hood with strapping and rivots, Sub-Zero double fridge with 4 freezer drawers, under-counter Sharp microwave drawer, and the island is made of leathered marble in substantial thickness, with room for seating. The breakfast room/kitchen and sunroom has tumbled limestone flooring, zinc ceiling, with strapping and rivots which give a nod to the old world feel. Step from this area out onto the loggia. The loggia. Fully equipped with built-in pizza oven, extra-large bar, European stone everywhere . . . There are truly no words to describe what you are about to experience here. There are endless areas for seating, games, dining, lounging by the pool or elsewhere on this expansive back resort-like landscape. The pool is spectacular, and the casita is furnished with a bar/serving area, fireplace, two dressing areas and full bath. There is a commercial pool equipment room underneath. Are you a horse enthusiast? There's an original barn that oozes charm and beauty. It blends so seamlessly with the home and hey, it's Wayne. If you want horses, this space is for you. There are countless opportunities for making it exactly what you need. Your own golf hole with 2 separate tee boxes blends effortlessly into the landscape. Ascend the massive and beautifully carved custom stairway, fashioned after the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. This will lead you to the primary bedroom, all other large bedrooms, & exercise room with storage galore. A morning bar upstairs is conveniently located for all bedrooms. The special treat? A new addition over the porte-cochere, with it's own HVAC unit and a 13.5"Wx29"L room for anything you can imagine! Full bath with hand chiseled stone shower, which is gorgeous, and more storage. Did we mention storage? Full basement with fireplace and connections for bathroom, etc., and already set up for theater. This basement is huge and just waiting for someone to put their own special touch on it. The basement is command central for all the media equipment such as the whole house Crestron system which is smart home. There is an intercom system (onQ), and Carrier units that are meticulously maintained. Whole house generator is also part of this package. All high-end details.
33W794 Mare Barn Lane, Wayne, IL 60184 Find on Map
$4,395,000 ($523/SQ FT)
Estimated $25,352/month View My Payment
5 Bedrooms | 6 Full Baths, 1 Half Baths
MLS#: 11347469 | Status: Cancelled