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691 Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

$1,400,000
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BEDS5 BATHS6 full 2 partial SQUARE FEET9,467 MLS#12410735
STATUSPending PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 155

Property Description

This amazing estate could be YOUR new lake home! The estate has an unobstructed view of beautiful, spring-fed Crystal Lake which offers swimming, sandy beaches & motorized boating. The estate has full lake rights to the 4 private beaches, parks & marinas on the lake. Bring your boat & water toys! The estate includes the primary house with 5 BRs, 6.2 BAs, a coach house with a finished 2nd floor office & full bath, large indoor & outdoor pools, a sauna, & 5 car garage. It's on the largest lot in the neighborhood (1.55 acres), which has been professionally landscaped & meticulously maintained, with a waterfall & a beautiful pond with aquatic plants, multiple stone patios, 2 firepits & a big outdoor pool. This estate is made for entertaining, fun family adventures & relaxing in your own luxurious haven. The estate boasts grand entertaining spaces, resort amenities & timeless charm. Rooms in the front of the house enjoy gorgeous lake views, while rooms on the back of the house have great views of the waterfall, landscaped stream, pond & gardens, the outdoor pool, stone patios & a huge yard for family games & activities. You can entertain groups of all sizes inside the main house! Enter your new home through custom, arched double doors into the Great Rm, with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, hardwood floors & spectacular lake views. Enjoy dining in the spacious dining room, or relaxing in the very large, custom-paneled living room, also with a big fireplace. An impressive, large, first floor recreation area is an entertainer's paradise & a private, peaceful retreat for the new lucky owners of this estate. It includes a large, slate-topped bar that seats 8 comfortably, 2 wine refrigerators, bar sink, plenty of bar cabinetry & a large sitting area overlooking the beautiful backyard. Completing this recreation paradise is a 24' long indoor pool & a sauna. The Family Room adds more entertaining & relaxing space, with a powder room, a fun circular staircase to the 2nd floor, and great views of the backyard. The Family Room opens to the Kitchen, with an arched pass-through & snack bar, generous Eating Area & walk-in Pantry. The Kitchen features a breakfast bar that seats 4, an island with gas cooktop, large double sinks plus a bar sink, a built-in planning desk & stainless appliances. The 2nd floor includes an amazing Primary Bedroom Suite, complete with a large sitting area looking out over the lake & an impressive Primary Spa Bathroom. The Bathroom features an over-sized, glass, step-in shower with an octopus overhead shower, 8 on-wall shower heads, a hand-held shower & 2 shower seats. The Spa Bath also includes a soaking tub, closeted commode, built-in armoire & 2 separate sinks, one of which is in a big walk-in closet with a sit-down vanity & California Closet organizers. The 2nd floor also includes 2 more very generously sized bedrooms & a beautiful office/library with walls of built-in bookcases and a period mantle surrounding a dec

691 Lake Avenue | MLS# 12410735

This single family home located at 691 Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,400,000. This property was built in 1922 and has 5 bedrooms and 6 full and 2 partial baths with 9467 sq. ft. Lake Avenue is located within the District 155 school district. Search Crystal Lake real estate on elmo.bhhscrosby.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Full
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s), Zoned
Fireplaces: 2
Garage: 5
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zo
Home Style: Traditional
Lot Size: 1.55 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $27,645
Year Built: 1922

Amenities

Sauna
Wet Bar
Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)
Bookcases
Separate Dining Room
Paneling
Pantry
Workshop

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Bedroom 5,Media Room, Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Sitting Room, Bonus Room, Great Room, Eating Area, Storage
Additional Structures: Workshop, Guest House, Storage
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
Association Includes: None
Dining Room: Separate
Exterior: Shake Siding
Fireplace: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location(s): Living Room, Great Room
Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
Lot: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Garden, Views
Lot Dimensions: 103 X 110 X 95 X 167 X 98 X 138 X 115 X 130 X 177
Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Parcel#: 1906329009
Parking: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Sauna: Yes
Security: yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 17
Township: Algonquin
Water: Well

Room Sizes

Bedroom 5: 18X13
Media Room: 22X19
Office: 14X11
Recreation Room: 69X25
Exercise Room: 28X12
Sitting Room: 15X10
Bonus Room: 28X18
Great Room: 26X19
Eating Area: 12X11
Storage: 24X17
Bedroom 2: 21X13
Bedroom 3: 13X14
Bedroom 4: 17X19
Dining Room: 19X15
Family Room: 26X17
Kitchen: 19X14
Laundry: 25X13
Living Room: 35X15
Primary Bedroom: 21X19

Local Schools

High School: Crystal Lake Central High School
Middle School: Richard F Bernotas Middle School
Elementary School: South Elementary School
School District: District 155

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Listed By

Agency Name: Baird & Warner
Agency Phone: 847-381-1855

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$ 5,827.88 per month $3,115.79 Principal & Interest $2,303.75 Property Tax $408.33 Homeowner's Insurance

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