454 harvard avenue

Experience the perfect blend of a classic brick ranch with a modern airy design. This beautifully maintained home is bathed in natural light thanks to the 7 strategically placed skylights throughout. The heart of the home features a chef's kitchen with a Sub-Zero fridge and Bosch dishwasher with views to the garden from the sink and a convenient breakfast bar for meals on the run. The current homeowners say that this is the most functional kitchen they have ever had! The adjacent family room enjoys vaulted ceilings, skylights, a wet bar and a cozy gas lit fireplace. The spacious dining room accommodates a very large table with built-in cabinetry for buffet style serving. The living room serves as a space to enjoy quiet conversation or a cozy reading area by the second gas lit fireplace. Just down the hall you will find the brightly lit primary bedroom retreat with 3 closet spaces with professionally installed Elfa closet systems. The private primary bathroom has been described as an oasis with yet another skylight streaming natural light. The flexible basement has dedicated areas for a workshop, private office and a rec room, all ready for your own finishing ideas. The outdoor botanical energy this home radiates is pure magic. Professionally landscaped and hardscaped to provide 3 seasons worth of perennial blooms, including heirloom peony bushes, this property is filled mature trees across an expansive park-like setting. The private, partially-covered deck with glass-paneled railings has been enjoyed as an outdoor room, providing a beautiful open-air retreat by its current owners. Near downtown Barrington, the Metra Train Station, I-90, District 220 schools, parks, shopping, restaurants and so much more. Welcome home!