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$1,400,000
23 Days On Site

691 Lake Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
8
Total Baths
6
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
9,467
SqFt
$148
/SqFt
1922
Built
County:
McHenry
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Baird & Warner

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This amazing estate could be YOUR new lake home! With a fast close possible, you could move into your new estate & start enjoying it this summer! The estate faces 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 decorative fireplace. Create a cozy ambience in this room with some candles in the fireplace! If you & your family enjoy watching movies, you will love the big media room! It has an en-suite full bath, a walk-in closet with CA Closet organizers & even a popcorn machine! This room includes a full projection system, surround sound & large on-wall screen. The 3rd floor boasts a very large Bonus Room, perfect for games, homework, billiards or quiet time. The Bonus Room is adjacent to a large BR with a full BA, walk-in closet & lots of storage. The finished basement features a large BR, full BA, big exercise room & huge laundry room with space for crafts, etc. This estate is in an ideal location facing Crystal Lake (nothing can be built in front of it), is a few blocks from Crystal Lake Country Club & a short walk to South elementary school. It offers easy access to downtown Crystal Lake & the Metra train.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,400,000
Days On Site 
23 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
9,467 sqft
Total Baths 
8
Full Baths 
6
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
1.55 Acres
Year Built 
1922
MLS® Number 
12410735
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$27,645
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Other
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
22 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a week agoStatus changed to Active
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
1.55
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
5
Parking 
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageOn SiteAttachedGarageDriveway
Parking Spaces 
5
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Below 
1508
Style 
Traditional
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Well
Interior Features
Appliances 
Water SoftenerDouble OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Wine RefrigeratorRange HoodWater Softener OwnedGas CooktopHumidifier
Basement 
Sump PumpFinishedStorage SpaceDaylightFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central AirWindow Unit(s)Zoned
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomWood BurningGas LogGas Starter
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
HardwoodCarpet
Heating 
Natural GasForced AirZoned
Interior 
SaunaWet BarBuilt-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)BookcasesPantry
Laundry Features 
In UnitLaundry ChuteSink
Window Features 
ScreensSkylight(s)
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 21X13Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 13X14Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 17X19Level - Third
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 18X13Level - Basement
Bonus Room 
Dimensions - 28X18Level - Third
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 19X15Level - Main
Eating Area 
Dimensions - 12X11Level - Main
Exercise Room 
Dimensions - 28X12Level - Basement
Family Room 
Dimensions - 26X17Level - Main
Great Room 
Dimensions - 26X19Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 19X14Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Butler,Pantry-Walk-in
Laundry 
Dimensions - 25X13Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 35X15Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 21X19Level - Second
Media Room 
Dimensions - 22X19Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 14X11Level - Second
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 69X25Level - Main
Sitting Room 
Dimensions - 15X10Level - Second
Storage 
Dimensions - 24X17Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Shake Siding
Exterior 
BarbecueOutdoor GrillFire Pit
Fencing 
FencedWood
Lot Features 
Irregular LotLandscapedWoodedGardenViews
Other Structures 
WorkshopGuest HouseStorage
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Pool Features 
In GroundIndoor
Roof 
Asphalt
View 
Water
Waterfront 
Yes
Waterfront Features 
Lake FrontPondCreekWaterfront
Waterview 
Water
Windows/Doors 
ScreensSkylight(s)
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkLakeCurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
Crystal Lake / Lakewood / Prairie Grove
School District 
Crystal Lake Central High School
Township 
Algonquin
Schools
School District
Crystal Lake Central High School
Elementary School
South Elementary School
Middle School
Richard F Bernotas Middle School
High School
Crystal Lake Central High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Baird & Warner



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