Bull Valley IL Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Live the life of luxury! Over 8,000 square feet of custom living space! Nestled in the Sanctuary of Bull Valley this French country home has spectacular views of the prairie! Warm welcoming covered front porch great for summer nights! Rich 2-story foyer! The den features custom woodwork with built-ins, beamed ceiling, fireplace and exterior access! Breathtaking 2-story family room with wall of windows, built-in wall units and stone fireplace! Gorgeous eat-in kitchen with center island, custom cabinetry, extra recessed lighting, tile backsplash and French door to the brick patio! Large dining room with pan ceiling with crown, fluted pillars, wainscoting and butler bar with wine cooler! Oversized 1st floor laundry! Convenient 1st floor master bedroom with tray ceiling, fireplace and awesome views! Upscale master bath with heated flooring, whirlpool tub, separate vanities and walk-in shower! The massive 2nd floor features 2 library/loft areas, huge bonus room, bedroom with private bath, bedrooms 3 & 4 with Jack and Jill bath! Exquisite finished lower level with full theater room, wine cellar, craft room, rec room with stone fireplace, billiards area and heated flooring! Excellent flowing floor plan! Custom detail work in every corner of this house! Don't forget about the outdoor putting green as well! Owner paid over $1M so bargain price! Bring in offer today!

Over the top beautiful! Custom designed and built with integrity, this all-brick Bull Valley home is situated on over 3 wooded acres and a close neighbor to the Boger Bog Conservation Area. At the top of a long circular driveway in a secluded cul-de-sac, this stately home has 3 full levels of living beginning with the welcoming front entry that dons new custom designed and crafted railings which lead to the dramatic 2 story foyer and thus starts the narrative of the rest of this home. The Great Room is truly exceptional with features that include a masonry fireplace that extends a full 2 stories, extra tall doors with clerestory windows that let in loads of natural light and lead to the deck and upper patio from both sides. The adjacent kitchen is super spacious allowing plenty of room for multiple cooks. Amenities include a Subzero fridge, warming draw, 42" custom cabinetry, a new Jenn-Air induction cooktop and a huge eating area. The nearby wet bar services the formal dining room and the great room! Down the hall you will find the dreamy master bedroom wing with a "walk-through" closet and a gorgeous master bath with high ceilings, skylights, double sink vanity, whirlpool tub and separate shower. The office/library with fireplace and built-in bookcases and the convenient laundry/mudroom round out the first floor. The second floor boasts 3 exceptionally large bedrooms; 2 with vaulted ceilings that share a bath and one with a private bath both with new brushed nickel fixtures and shower doors, and there is a loft area-great for a teenage hangout plus a second stairway! The walk out lower level is simply amazing starting with the custom climate-controlled wine room complete with a stained-glass door and tasting table. The family room has a wall of windows and French doors that lead to the lower flagstone patio and out to the picturesque, wooded yard and beyond. A 5th bedroom with full bath could make for an easy in-law arrangement and the exercise room with fireplace adds even more living space to a home with an abundance of space. For the car lovers, there is a 4-car + garage with a new heater that heats the entire space. Live in luxury while enjoying all that nature has to offer!

STUNNING ESTATE HOME SITUATED ON SECLUDED HILLTOP WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS OF BULL VALLEY. NEARLY 10 ACRES OF GORGEOUS LANDSCAPED PROPERTY WITH GATED ENTRY TO YOUR EXCLUSIVE HIDEAWAY TUCKED INTO THE PERFECT BULL VALLEY LOCATION. DESIGNED BY LEGENDARY CERNY AND ASSOCIATES, THIS FANTASTIC HOME OFFERS SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM EVERY ANGLE, GORGEOUS EXPOSED BRICK, HAND HEWN BEAMS, RICH STONE AND WOOD FLOORING, COFFERED CEILINGS, COMMERCIAL GRADE APPLIANCES, AND OTHER EXTRAVAGANT DETAILS. THREE LEVELS OF LIVING WITH THE FINEST FINISHES PROVIDES FUN AND RELAXATION FOR RESIDENTS AND GUESTS ALIKE. OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING SPACE INCLUDES RESORT-LIKE IN-GROUND POOL AREA WITH TIERED PATIOS AND BEAUTIFUL STONE TERRACED LANDSCAPING, A HUGE PERGOLA WITH CEILING FANS, OUTDOOR FIREPLACE AND GRILL SPACE, IN ADDITION TO YOUR OWN TENNIS COURT. EASY ACCESS TO WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL OFFERS A GAME ROOM, FITNESS AREA, PIZZA CAFE/WET BAR, 2ND KITCHEN, AND GUEST SUITES, MAKING THIS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR ENTERTAINING. FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE OFFERS TRAY CEILING WITH CHANDELIER, SITTING AREA BY BAY WINDOW, AND SPA-LIKE EN SUITE BATH FEATURING SOAKING WHIRLPOOL, SEAMLESS GLASS SHOWER, DUAL VANITIES, AND A HUGE LINEN CLOSET. THE GROUNDS INCLUDE PRIVATE WOODED PROPERTY WITH CLEARED SPACE FOR A POSSIBLE BARN. HORSES ARE WELCOME AND THE BULL VALLEY RIDING TRAILS ARE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY. WHETHER THIS FABULOUS HOME IS DESTINED TO BE A WEEKEND RETREAT OR YOUR FULL-TIME RESIDENCE, YOU DESERVE TO SPOIL YOURSELF A LITTLE HERE! TAKE A LOOK - YOU WON'T REGRET IT.

Sophisticated elegance, understated, comfortable, private with room to breathe. Gorgeous professionally landscaped retreat with all the attributes that you would expect from an outstanding country estate; a safe and secluded sanctuary that provides the discerning buyer with an opportunity for a complete change in lifestyle for everyday or just the weekend. This is your escape from the city. Nestled on a heavily wooded lot between Woodstock Country Club and Bull Valley Golf Club, this magnificent property sits high on a hill at the end of a quiet, winding street. This gorgeous home is a host's dream with room for big entertainment inside and out in a setting located on more than 2 acres. Gardens, brick paver patios, and walkways surround a beautiful built-in mineral water pool, yet warmth and intimacy envelop you in the flawless handcrafted woodwork, hardwood flooring throughout, and coffered ceilings of the warm great room and light-filled library with built-in wet bar. Entertain with ease in the well-appointed chef's kitchen with updated cabinets, quartz counter tops, high end stainless steel appliances including SubZero refrigerator and freezer, 2 double wall ovens, and warming drawer. An adjoining breakfast room with fireplace along with multiple flex spaces offer more than one option for working from home or even a home-based business. The elegant living room flows to the banquet sized dining room. The stunning second floor master suite has french doors to the private deck overlooking the grounds and pool, a reading area, flex space, separate shower room, water closet, and his and her walk-in closets with dressing islands is a retreat in itself. All bedrooms with private foyers and en-suite baths. The 1500 bottle, temperature-controlled wine cellar will take the wine lover's breath away; or literally take your breath away in the home gym. Cozy up next to any of the 4 fireplaces throughout the home in the master bedroom, breakfast room, great room and living room. Security system, sprinkler system and 20K Generac Whole House Generator. Only 10 minutes to the center of Woodstock and 15 minutes to downtown Crystal Lake with all their charms and amenities; both with access to Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line to Chicago providing accessibility while still feeling worlds away. The nearby and famous Woodstock Square offers boutique shops and restaurants, a renowned farmer's market and the Woodstock Opera House. Near Marian Central HS, Crystal Lake Montessori. Please note real estate taxes - you can live your dream at this beautiful estate for taxes that are 50% of comparably priced homes. See this beautiful sanctuary for yourself - we will be happy to arrange an exclusive showing for you!

A perfect 10+ **1. 11.75 private acre sanctuary **2. Multiple home-office and E-learning spaces **3. Inspiring exercise areas: gym, pool, outside trails **4. Entertainer's paradise **5. Panoramic views of Bull Valley **6. Separate living areas for extended family & friends **7. Five to six ensuite and spacious bedrooms **8. Dramatic walk-out level with high end finishes **9. Outdoor in-ground lap pool and in-ground whirlpool **10. Cathedral and 10' ceilings **11. All-brick masterpiece! 525 S Valley Hill checks all the boxes! Home interior has been refreshed. You will love this home even more! New photos coming soon.