26374 Lake Richard Dr, Dow, IL 62022

Midwest Country Living at its best! Nestled down a 2,000 foot long secluded private driveway just 45 minutes from Busch Stadium and Lambert Field is Lake Richard, a 22 acre private lake situated on an eighty acre tract of land occupied by this magnificent country estate and three other beautiful lake homes. Unparalleled privacy is assured by this remote setting, just 15 minutes past Alton's renowned wintering bald eagles. Each building on the estate features the elegance and charm of the Swiss Chalet motif. The estate features a main residence perched above the beautifully landscaped and impeccably manicured peninsula, a three-slip fully enclosed 1,400 s.f. boat house together with a 1,200 s.f. two bedroom guest/lake house surrounded on three sides by the lake. Main Residence Designed by Jeannie Brendel, this exquisite 9,000 s.f. 5 bedroom, 7 bath Swiss Chalet mansion overlooks the immaculate estate grounds, adjacent woods and the peaceful waters of Lake Richard. Two magnificent columns support massive cedar beams that carry the roof covering the entrance to this 1 1/2 story stone and cedar residence. The post and beam construction offers majestic open spaces in the main living area where the brushed cypress ceilings climb to a spectacular height of 35 feet. Perfect as a Main Residence, Lake House Getaway, or Corporate Retreat. The elegant and masterfully-crafted oak and walnut grand staircase is flanked by ten exquisite walnut columns. The entire house is embellished with extensive millwork of cherry, oak, walnut, and hickory in applications from flooring to custom interior doors throughout. Custom hardwood features also include furniture pieces, cabinetry moldings, shelving, handrails, entertainment centers and much more. The high end finish extends from floor to ceiling with beautiful granite and limestone counter tops as well as travertine, slate and ceramic floor tile. The detailed and magnificent craftsmanship must be seen to be believed. The home features two full kitchens equipped with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, two impeccably appointed master suites, an elegant library, state of the art home theater, a safe room, a generously sized cedar walk-in closet, a large bonus area with a kids' play room and nicely appointed office above the 4 car garage. The east end of the home boasts a magnificent sun room walking out to an exterior ipe Brazilian hardwood wrap-around deck overlooking the grounds and main channel of the lake. Guest House Charming story and a half, two bedroom, guest house Ski Lake Attention to detail is reflected in every feature including dock design and construction, lake depths, driveway, walkway sizing, and building features. The 22 acre, 2,300 foot long ski lake is fully stocked with a mature stand of large mouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Shared with only four other families, the lake offers water skiers the opportunity to ski on world record capability slalom and jump courses with calm waters throughout the year. If skiing and fishing don't float your boat, then you can relax on the estate's more than 3,000 s.f. of docks and decking adjacent to the refreshing waters of Lake Richard. Your little ones can enjoy the sandy beach and wade out into the shallow while the big kids can jump or dive off the 10'high platform into water that is a safe 13' deep.