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A rare opportunity to own an absolutely breathtaking French Provincial chateaux set on 5 serene acres majestically overlooking the 246-acre Hill 'n Dale Preserve. Timeless luxury is found throughout with elegant appointments, meticulous architectural details and incredible craftsmanship representing the ultimate in beauty and lifestyle. This stately home is ideal for large scale entertaining (as featured in Luxe magazine) as well as relaxed family fun. Featuring grand sized formal rooms, including a spectacular 2-story great room and living room both with grand fireplaces, an award-winning chef's kitchen, a handsome library with attached study and wrapping room, and a magnificent first floor primary suite with limestone fireplace and spa-like his & hers baths including adjacent custom dressing rooms. A striking iron and glass 10-ft double door entrance leads to a cascading dual staircase, and a 20-ft tall wall of windows overlooking the rear of the property. All main floor rooms have massive French doors leading out to a 50-ft Brazilian teak deck, able to accompany 60 people for spectacular dinner parties, as the sun sets over the endless sightlines of Barrington Hills nature at its prime. Connected to the main deck is a more intimate bluestone and brick terrace with a large limestone fireplace and grilling area. The expansive second level features five secondary bedrooms each with spacious, custom walk-in closets, four with en suites and private balconies, and the fifth with a media area and access to a nearby full bath. A large exercise room, attic with ample storage and rooftop deck complete this well-appointed 2nd floor. The seamlessly flowing floor plan continues to the finished walk-out lower level offering 10-ft ceilings, multiple recreation and living areas including a home theater, 2-sided fireplace, a large bar and game area, a pet spa room, and full bathroom. Three sets of 10-ft French doors lead out of the lower level to a large terrace covered with tongue and groove wood, allowing for an outdoor theater, dining and living areas; allowing you to again take in the private, yet expansive, picturesque view of Spring Creek, pond and the Preserve. A stately circular driveway welcomes guests and for the car enthusiast there are 5 garage spaces; a porte cochere adds not only sophistication but great convenience for arrivals and departures. A separate entrance with attached garage leads to the east wing of the home; ideal for guests or an in-law arrangement. Every room of this spectacular home is flooded with light and the beauty of the land; and is near horse trails, town, train, shopping, restaurants and award winning D220 schools. An unparalleled lifestyle experience!