This charming home in the heart of Trout Valley was originally built in 1927 by John Hertz for the horse, Reigh Count, winner of the 1928 Kentucky Derby. Converted from the barn and painstakingly rebuilt in 2008, keeping the charm of this historically significant home combined with all the modern features of today's lifestyle. 8' knotty pine wide plank flooring and 9 ft ceilings on the main floor. Limestone frplc, open concept white chef's Kitchen with soapstone countertops and high end appliances, plus 2 first floor Bedrooms and full Bath. Second floor offers a Loft area, Laundry, plus 2 more Bedrooms (one currently used as an Office) and the Master suite with luxurious private bath and sitting room! English LL includes huge family Room and full Bath. Incredible detailing and the ultimate in construction thruout. 19x32ft heated craftsman work room. Private spacious patio for outdoor entertaining overlooking the huge backyard with mature trees. Most valuable is the beautiful unique community of Trout valley that invites past and present in a peaceful quiet resort/lifestyle setting: Horse trails & barn, marina, tennis, swimming, golf and social events the whole family can enjoy. This home is on public water & sewer and conveniently located just minutes to downtown Cary and Metra station. You are buying a piece of history!
Sold
$400,000
251 Briargate Rd, Cary, IL 60013
4beds
3,365sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1927
0.91 Acres Lot
$710,600 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$3,690 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished, Crawl
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,365 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Stone, Cement / Concrete
Lot
- Size: 0.91 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1913302005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Cary
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $100 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned, Space Pac
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, High End Refrigerator, Oven/Built-in, Cooktop, Range Hood, Water Softener
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Driveway: Asphalt
- Foundation: Concrete
- Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Water: Public
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
- Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Parking Type: Garage
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
- Addtl Room 1 Name: Foyer
- 2nd Bedroom Level: Main Level
- Dining Room Level: Main Level
- Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler
- Kitchen Level: Main Level
- Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Cul-de-sac, Corner, Fenced Yard
- Living Room Level: Main Level
- Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
- Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
- Assessment Includes: Clubhouse, Pool, Lake Rights, Other
- Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
- Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
- Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
- Addtl Room 2 Level: 2nd Level
- Family Room Level: Lower
- Family Room Flooring: Carpet
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Steam Shower
- Basement: Finished, Crawl
- Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
- Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
- Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Carpet
- Addtl Room 5 Level: Lower
- Addtl Room 2 Name: Sitting
- Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
- 3rd Bedroom Level: Main Level
- Fireplace Type/Details: Gas Logs, Wood Burning Stove
- Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Other
- Exterior Building Type: Stone, Limestone, Block
- 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
- Addtl Room 4 Level: 2nd Level
- Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Carpet
- 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Addtl Room 4 Name: Loft
- Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
- Area Amenities: Tennis Courts, Horse-Riding Area, Dock Community, Horse-Community Barn, Curbs/Gutters, Park/Playground, Pool, Clubhouse
- Frequency: Monthly
- Status: Pending
- Addtl Room 3 Name: Work Rm
- Roof Type: Tile
- Addtl Room 5 Name: Storage
- Square Feet Source: Assessor
- Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
- Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Plantation Shutters
- Age: 91-100 Years
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Additional Rooms: Storage, Workroom, Sitting Room
- Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
- Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens, Stamped Concrete Patio, Workshop
- Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Other
- Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
- Type of House 2: 2 Stories
- Garage Type: Attached2, Attached
- Additional Rooms: Foyer, Loft
- Basement (Y/N): English, Partial
- 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Laundry Level: Not Applicable
- Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
- Rebuilt Year: 2008
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 4645
- Lower Sq Ft: 1280
- Total Sq Ft: 4645
- Parcel Identification Number: 1913302005
- Tax Year: 2019
- Upper Sq Ft: 3365
- Lot Dimensions: 239X21X140X255X164
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