Modern farmhouse in award winning Prairie Crossing! Amazing location with sunset views over the prairie and long views of the lake from the wraparound porch. Private, corner lot is adjacent to open space/park, the gazebo fire pit, and is a short walk to 6 of the neighborhood's playgrounds. Best lawn in the neighborhood! Professionally landscaped and certified as a Conservation@Home property, outdoor entertaining spaces overlook stunning gardens showcasing low maintenance native and cultivar flowers and grasses that burst into bloom each season. The Bradbury II is the most sought after model in Prairie Crossing, featuring a dramatic 2-story entrance, spacious floor plan, 9-foot ceilings, large living room and separate great room with an open concept kitchen, walk-in pantry, “tower” staircase with loft, and 4 bedrooms including a large master with an ensuite. Two bedrooms boast walk-in closets. Despite the traditional look, the homes at Prairie Crossing are designed for modern living and are 50% more energy efficient than comparable homes in Chicagoland. Upgrades to this home include a renovated kitchen with premium cabinets, granite, and stainless appliances; gas fireplace that can be converted to wood; maple hardwood floors on the main level and premium Pergo TimberCraft+ Antique Barnwood on the 2nd floor; California closet systems in every bedroom; fireplace mount for a flat screen TV; wiring for a ceiling fan or projector in the living room, in-ceiling surround sound speakers in the great room, and audio for the patio and porch; whole-house fan; central vacuum; security; Schlage matte-black lever door handles with keyless entry pad; and much more. The unfinished basement is roughed in for a future bathroom. Pool table and home gym are negotiable. Exterior upgrades include an architectural shingle roof with a lifetime warranty, lightning protection, recently painted exterior, large paver patio, fenced yard, and irrigation. Prairie Crossing is a prestigious, nationally acclaimed conservation community in Grayslake, Illinois. The homes are nestled among prairies, open common spaces, courtyards, 14 parks/playgrounds, and a lake with a private beach. There are over 10 miles of trails throughout the community that connect to the greater Lake County Forest Preserve system including Millennial Trail and nearby Independence Grove. An active community, residents have access to a fitness center; tennis, basketball, and sand volleyball courts; soccer and softball/baseball fields; as well as lake activities such as swimming, fishing, kayaking/paddle boarding, and ice-skating. A stable is available for equestrians. Gardeners can request a plot at the Prairie Crossing Farm, where the general public can buy organic vegetables, fruits, eggs, and other farm products from local farm businesses. Numerous community activities include farm events, Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July Bike Parade, Fright Fest/Haunted Trail (across the street), Father’s Day Pig Roast, Camping at the Beach, live music events, Brew-Ha-Ha and Whiskey/Wine tastings at the Barn, and more. Prairie Crossing Charter School, a National Blue Ribbon School, is available to the residents of the local school districts that serve the neighborhood. Commuters can walk to Metro Rail and I-94 is a 10 minute drive. The neighborhood is located between the charming historic downtown communities of Grayslake and Libertyville, each of which boast local restaurants, microbreweries, farmer’s markets, antique stores, and unique small business retail. Regional shopping and entertainment at Hawthorn Mall, Mellody Farm, and Gurnee Mills are 15 minutes away. The safe and family friendly broader community has many places of worship, park districts, forest preserves, golf courses, Six Flags Great America, Great Wolf Lodge, Lake Michigan, and more. Chicago and Milwaukee and all they have to offer are less than an hour away.
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