361 Merry Oaks Dr.

Proudly introducing an exquisite French-inspired luxury home nestled on 1-acre breathtaking wooded setting in the desirable Merry Oaks community. Exterior elements of Beaver Creek Chateau stone, timber, stucco, iron balconies, solid arched entry doors with leaded diamond glass welcome you! Multiple bluestone patios, towering stone wood burn fireplace, ornate iron gate, stone columns & luxurious carriage lighting together create a stellar outdoor living experience with awe-inspiring panoramic wooded views! Dutch doors open into Great Room presenting white stained cedar wall boards, Xtrordinair fireplace & 2nd story windows embraced by interior decorative shutters. Living Room boasts 2-way French doors & beveled leaded glass diamond transom windows. Gourmet kitchen hosts rich custom cabinetry, crystal chandeliers suspended over island-breakfast bar with prep sink, velvety granite tops, high line appliances, butler's station & walk-in pantry/wine cellar with Kohler sink. Dinette area offers beautiful transom windows with complimenting full view atrium door leading to the outdoor sanctuary! Garden-feel dining room showcases attractive lattice wall covering. Chateau-style sunroom displays wood beams harvested from an 1840's barn, arched transom windows, French limestone flooring, stone fireplace & lofty cupola with eye-catching chandelier! Enjoy the garden planting area. Studio/mudroom is just off the 3 1/2 car heated garage & offers basement access. Music room presents majestic wood roof trusses & wet bar copper sink. 1 of 2 Primary Bedroom Suites feature illuminating crown molding, New Zealand wool carpeting & premium Grass cloth wall covering. Kohler artist series hand painted undermount sink bowls, stone tops, luxury shower, Jacuzzi tub & walk-in closet with washer & dryer hook up! 2nd level includes a balcony overlooking the heart of this lovely home & solid double doors opening into a Leisure Room with wet bar. 2nd Primary Bedroom Suite displays white mill-work & volume ceiling, while providing a wonderful view of outdoor cupola and rooster finial weathervane from the plantation shutters opening. Therapy bathtub, walk-in shower, sitting room glass front accessory display plus an absolute fabulous "dream" walk-in closet with 14' ceiling, island, shoe center, shelving, hanging racks & 2 gorgeous chandeliers complete this 2nd level spa-like retreat! 2 Junior Suites with private baths accommodate family or guests. 3rd level is flex living space, perfect for a dual office setting, art studio or nursery. Lookout finished basement comes equipped with board and batten wall detail, 2nd kitchen revealing hinged cabinetry including all KitchenAid appliances & solid countertops, 5th bedroom, 8th bathroom, 3rd interior stone fireplace, recreation space, exercise room w/ commercial grade glass walls & an adorable children's play house. Geothermal 4-zone heating/cooling plus radiant in-floor heat in sunroom, mudroom, 3 1/2 car garage, basement, primary bathroom, exterior garage apron & front entry areas. This home includes a generator and an elevator (servicing 3-levels!) All fine details of this European-inspired home are bespoke; custom crafted inside & out! There is truly, too much to list! 8,440 sq. ft. total living space plus approximately 3,300 additional finished sq. ft. in the deep pour lookout basement offer approximately 11,740 total sq. ft. custom living space! Sellers' most recent improvements are 2021 new GAF Timberline H.D. Architectural Shingles, gutter covers w/ new 6" Sure Flow gutter system. 2020 & 2021 furnished and installed new geothermal systems. *** Video of interior can be shared upon request! *** This custom neighborhood offers wooded walking/biking paths, ponds, open park green space & an inviting Merry Oaks entry. A circular concrete driveway with brick inlay and an ornate 361 address monument welcome you. "Love where you live and experience one of northern Illinois' most magnificent homes!"