12 Oakdene Dr, Barrington, IL 60010

Escape to your own private sanctuary. Rare Robert Parker Coffin prairie ranch on 5 park-like acres. An idyllic country lifestyle yet close to town-2 blocks from high school, five minutes to downtown Barrington train station, with a 45-minute express train ride to Chicago. Or work from home with available high-speed internet. Beautiful views from the windows. Koi pond with waterfall in the center of the circular drive welcomes all to the home. A functional greenhouse and zen-like screened gazebo provide special personal spaces year-round. There is an expansive bluestone terrace with seat walls and a lower patio with a fire pit for personal relaxing and outdoor entertaining. A variety of outdoor spaces-cool shaded and sunny grass lawns and woods with trails and a variety of beautiful native trees and shrubs make up a yard fit for various outdoor activities. Nature beckons. This rock-solid, well-maintained house features an interior upgraded with solid wood doors, custom woodwork, exotic hardwood floors, sophisticated lighting and thoughtfully designed ample storage. The attached 4-car heated garage and a separate heated hobby barn are ready for your imagination and special interests. The house features a lower level bonus space which is currently a fitness center with a large full bathroom. Master suite contains his/her bathrooms and built-ins for storage. New roof installed in 2016 with 50-year shingles along with new gutters with leaf screens. 48 minute train ride to Chicago.