854 Braeburn Road

Inverness, Illinois 60067

Price just reduced! Property overview New England charm brought to the Midwest. Beautiful custom home in move in condition--Lovely farmhouse style kitchen refresh with cabinet and appliance additions! Located in the heart of Inverness on a premier lot. Insulated from any busy streets and nestled between other recently renovated high-end properties. Nearly two sprawling acres in minimum one acre zoning. Mature trees with well-manicured landscaping. Exterior and interior freshly painted. Home has modern farmhouse feel and features a dramatic open floor plan. Enormous great room, custom eat in kitchen with Wolf appliances and massive vaulted ceilings. Some of the most compelling design elements include the generous use of reclaimed beams from the famous Lucin Railroad Cutoff in Utah, Carlisle Reference wide plank maple floors and other rustic details. The builder's inspiration was classic Buck's County PA homes from 1800's. Fresh circle driveway, new cedar-shake roof, new paver sidewalks and rear patio all upgraded or replaced in past few years. Whole house generator and security system. The exterior features old world stone, reminiscent of fine country estates. The house is wired for smart home technology with multi-room audio. It also features a spectacular custom designed home theater complete with giant screen, projector and seating for up to a dozen patrons. According to the homeowner, this property has been featured in several architectural and trade publications-noted for its creative design and unique use of reclaimed materials. Home has a new construction feel, as most wall colors have been neutralized with fresh ivory white paint. Custom maple floors have been refinished in premium water based stain and look stunning. New carpets just installed in bedroom areas. Additional Highlights Truly this home has something for everyone. It will appeal to a variety of different decorating tastes and family arrangements. The house can just as easily be filled with country classic antiques as with contemporary modern or transitional furnishings. Few homes are as versatile. The main entry features a jaw dropping 25' ceiling flanked by 8" beams. A catwalk connects two second floor wings. The expanse is massive, with a sitting room fireplace area, great room and foyer combining for a 60' long dramatic statement. Gigantic custom Anderson window groupings and generously apportioned skylights bring bright rays of natural sunshine to the home's interior. The first-floor primary suite has vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and huge bath area. Features include dual sinks, private powder room, jacuzzi tub and the largest shower we have seen in recent memory. A second adjacent first floor bedroom with ensuite is just down the hallway. Other areas of interest include a lovely living room, dining room, sun room, gallery and two-story library with loft. The second-floor features four more bedrooms with dual Jack and Jill bath arrangements. The multi-purpose loft can be used as an airy office, additional bedroom or game room. The previously mentioned home theater includes a refrigerator, custom copper bar sink and component storage in custom cabinets. This is a tremendous opportunity to own a unique property. Beautiful setting, creative design, upgraded materials and modern floor plan make this a versatile home in move in condition with plenty of room for a large family.