Tower Lakes IL Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Set on a beautiful and peaceful lot with pond views, this beautiful Cape Cod exudes elegance and quality with a flair for English Country. The front porch welcomes you, drawing you into the foyer where you are greeted by a sense of warmth and pure class. The formal living and dining room feature oversized windows, flooding the rooms with natural sunlight, an elegant faux fireplace, hardwood floors and custom moldings. Step into the well-equipped cook's kitchen with custom knotty pine cabinets, glass fronts, granite counters, stainless appliances. There is both a breakfast bar and table space. The kitchen flows into an enormous family room where the focal point is the gorgeous floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace lending warmth and coziness to the heart of the home. The family room is enhanced by a beamed ceiling, built-in lighted bookshelves, hardwood floors and sliding door to the deck. The wrap around deck is party sized, featuring built-in benches, two open gazebos and views that change by the season. Upstairs you will find a spacious, private master suite with faux fireplace, his and hers closets, oversized windows with window seats and storage. Both the master and hall bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled. There are 3 additional bedrooms off the master wing, all of good size. The lower level rec room is huge and could be used as a game room, exercise room, office, craft room or more. It features brand new easy care flooring with a storage area adjacent. This home is in an exceptional location within Tower Lakes, just steps to the lake, beach, tennis courts, baseball/soccer field, play grounds. Tower Lakes is a vacation lifestyle community where you can swim, boat, fish and ice skate on the private non-motorized lake and attend any of the long list of social activities for all! Plus award winning Barrington School District 220 schools.

Vintage cape cod joins modern contemporary in a unique 3,600 SF, half-acre, hillside, lake property overlooking Tower Lake's "Play" and "Rest" Islands' sandy beach, idyllic walking bridges, fun water activities, parkland, and awesome western sunset views: absolutely, the best waterfront setting in Barrington. Inside, you will find a modern updated kitchen, fully remodeled baths, rich hardwood flooring, three fireplaces and full lake views from the living and dining rooms, kitchen, fabulous two-story-family room, second-floor master suite and loft. Off the living room is a rugged, year-round sunroom with wood beam ceiling, cedar/glass sides and stone flooring, next to a large, screened gazebo also viewing the lake. Newer composite deck and balcony are adjacent to the family room and second floor loft, respectively, both also facing the lake. The larger first floor bedroom features a luxury ensuite bath with the second bedroom served by an adjacent full hall bath. You will be within a short walk to the beach, tennis courts, soccer field and numerous neighborhood parks and social activities including music in the park, the chili cook-off and Halloween and holiday decoration contests, progressive dinner, Fourth of July activities on Rest Island, bowling, card parties and much more. Tower Lakes is served by School District 220 Barrington Schools, and Barrington Post Office. Train Service is located 10 minutes south in the village of Barrington and/or Fox River Grove. Proximity to local and area shopping, amenities, and supporting services is excellent. General information: Fireplaces: Foyer (Gas), Family Room (Gas and Wood Burning), Living Room (Wood Burning). The invisible fence includes one dog collar. The refrigerator and freezer in the basement can stay. Screens for the Sun Room are under the deck. Major improvements include: roof, skylight (2021); deck and balcony (2020); garage door opener (2020); water heater (2021); dishwasher (2021); Attic furnace (2013); Basement furnace (2012); Master Bath (2012); En suite bath (2016); Hall Bath (2014). This property is on a private well. A hookup access point to Tower Lakes' village water system is located at the south end of the driveway marked with a blue reflector post. There is a gate (shown on the survey photo), marked with a blue line, that provides access to the walking path, bridge to the beach, as well as other bridges and islands in this enchanted setting. Directions: IL Rt 59 to Roberts Road, West on Roberts Road to East Lake Shore Drive, South to 318.

A stunning opportunity to live on the main lake in Tower Lakes. Floor to ceiling windows & soaring wood ceilings are the back drop for this open floorplan walkout ranch. Beautiful shoreline to access the lake. Large heated 3 car garage. Dramatic eat in kitchen boasts high end appliances, granite countertops & center island/breakfast bar. The master BR suite is on the main level and is spacious & warm. Features customized closets and large walk in shower. The lower level has a wonderfully large rec room, extra high ceiling, and private back staircase. There are 3 BRs, and 2 updated full baths in the LL. Tower Lakes is a wonderful community with many amenities.