18715 W Edwards Road
Antioch, IL 60002

Dreams really do come true at Oakview Farm! Enter the circular drive leaving the rest of the world behind. Vintage 1866 main home perfectly Renovated for the 21st century, $350k just invested. A truly magnificent one-of-a-kind 10-acre sanctuary! Complete with 2-separate homes canopied by 100yr old majestic oak trees shading homes from the summer sun, while blessing you with their glorious beauty. Property sides to West, backs to the South to Lake County's "Dutch Gap" Forest Preserve assuring your amazing views, serenity & privacy can never change. This spectacular property has everything one could ask for: 5 stall horse barn with adjoining 6 car wood heated garage, 2-car garage just steps to main home, detached 21x19 gym with HVAC would make a perfect home office as well. New 10x14 Utility building with cute front porch & HVAC- building presently used to raise rabbits. New 24x12 chicken coop complete w/chickens eggs are sold prior to being laid. Very solid cement Silo awaits your imagination it's possibilities are truly endless. Use caution entering the primary residence prepare to fall in love. Original vintage eyebrow entry door opens to the grand foyer. Sweeping views of large formal living room with wood burning fireplace continues to the massive formal dining room complete with swinging butler's door from yesteryear leading you to the gourmet kitchen. Gorgeous crown molding and 6" baseboards thru-out. 5-True generous sized bedrooms, complete with two Master bedroom options 1st or 2nd floor. Second floor master received the perfect bath addition: double sinks, heated floor, separate shower, separate water closet. Huge 18x10 walk-in closet contains separate shoe closet inside. Four full baths professionally remodeled : 2 on 1st floor & 2 on 2nd. Totally New Custom Kitchen: center island with hardwood top, indestructible stone counters, farmers sink, custom backsplash crafted in Portugal hand painted and signed by the artist, all appliances are new, you will however have to beg for the eye-catching refrigerator, double oven, custom hood vent, convenient pot filler over stove top, complete with a tin ceiling. Kitchen side door to original porch. Totally reconstructed eating area dramatic and bright with new vaulted ceiling, distressed wood beam, floor to ceiling-new windows. Rear entry/mud room's extra large includes 6 individual cubbies providing plenty of storage for everyone. Newly constructed laundry room equipped with: washer/dryer, plenty of cabinets, refrigerator, hard surface counters, wash sink, drying rack & conventional coat closet. Enormous 43x10 brand new screened porch 3 ceiling fans, enjoy bug free breezes with amazing views of ever-changing nature. This porch is a 10+ according to all who have enjoyed the pleasure of relaxing within it. The second residence was built around 1940 boasting:1600 sq. ft.: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, front & back porches, hardwood and laminate flooring, exterior access to the basement. Presently rented for $1400 a month till 3/14/23 more than covering property taxes. Second residence would also make a perfect related living scenario granting everyone privacy yet proximity. Additional to main residence: All flooring thru-out, complete septic system, electrical system, plumbing system, whole house water treatment system can easily connect to 2nd home if desire, 2-hot water heaters, all light fixtures & recessed/can lighting, front home siding, improved gravel driveway, French drain in basement, total interior painted including windows and trim. Beehives at rear of property qualifies you for agricultural zoning thus lower taxes! Icing on this already delicious home your hideaway is only a 3 minute drive to the interstate, zero highway noise here! What a spectacular life style/home with it's infinite possibilities & postcard views makes Oakview Farm "The Perfect Forever Nest"