1004 N Harrison St.

You're done with cookie-cutter homes! Enter a sacred space where you can spread out and breathe! Custom 3,800 SF expanded Cape Cod with welcoming front porch offers all the inspiration of an artist's private retreat center. Ensconced on a .62 acre high-ground lot across from the Fox River (above the floodplain), enjoy serenity in your parklike backyard or take advantage of Fox River deeded access, including the large HOA lot with new pier and boat dock. Inside, enjoy a true open-concept, flowing floorplan amidst cathedral ceilings, elegant and artistic finishes, hardwood and stone tile foors, an open living/dining room with a gas fireplace and sliding glass doors to your deck, patio, octagonal screened gazebo, and firepit, overlooking fern gardens and backing to 8 acres of dedicated forest preserve. Spacious kitchen features maple cabinets, vast counter space and center isle, travertine floors, stainless steel appliances (including Viking stove and Bosch dishwasher), reverse-osmosis filtered water system, and a walk-in pantry. First-floor primary bedroom boasts travertine flooring, 2 walk-in closets, a spacious private bathroom with a double-sized whirlpool tub, separate shower, and sliders to expansive deck and yard. First-floor office features wood floors, storage closet, and a large window overlooking the front yard. Large first-floor laundry room with new floors gives access to the 2.5-car attached garage containing workshop, shelves, cabinets, and epoxy floors. Open staircase leading to 2 of the 4 bedrooms and a "bridge" that leads to a large, open, newly-carpeted bonus room/loft with two closets. One of the upstairs bedrooms boasts a large walk-in closet that leads to an attic for more generous storage space. The 4th bedroom has a dedicated HVAC perfect for an inlaw arrangement or separate living space/bedroom, playroom, art or music studio. Backyard also features a sculptured metal garden wall, lush landscaping and trees, and occasional wildlife. Newer roof within 5 years. Super engineered drain tiles surround the 5-foot-deep, dry, leak-free crawl space under entire home. Zoned HVAC that's been routinely maintenanced. HOA dock/pier is next to the marina with launch. The neighborhood sidewalks lead to a quaint downtown Algonquin known for arts fairs, festivals, concerts, farmer's markets, parks, fishing, shops, nature trails, and many great restaurants, less than a mile away. Within 5 miles of small shopping plazas and major commuter ways. Less than 10 minutes to the Metra. Award-winning district 300 schools! Grab it while you can. This one's coming in hot!