9 N975 Meadow Dr, Elgin, IL 60124

Enjoy urban country life in this 2003 custom-built timber frame ranch situated on 13+ acres located just 9 minutes from Route 90. This 6,000 square foot (including both levels) estate home is surrounded by wildflower prairies with mowed paths throughout and overlooks a waterfall garden and a one-acre pond, complete with dock and a sandy beach. This home boasts 4 large bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, a loft with masonry fireplace, spacious living room/dining room combo with soaring 18' ceiling, recently refinished hardwood floors, and a floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace. The kitchen is a chef's dream and includes a generous walk-in pantry, custom cabinetry, granite counters, eating bar, an additional prep sink, five-burner gas range, double oven, an additional single drawer dishwasher, warming drawer, and plenty of space for an additional dining table. The kitchen is open to the adjacent family room/sunroom, which includes two walls of windows, custom built-in cabinets and a two-drawer beverage refrigerator, making this the perfect spot for relaxing and entertaining. The spacious deck, complete with retractable sun awning, is accessible from the kitchen and overlooks the picturesque backyard. The deck provides a dry space for the stamped concrete patio and grilling area below. An additional seating with a custom made 20" x 12" gas steel log fire pit area is connected to the patio. Large master with ensuite. The custom-tiled master bath boasts 2 entry points, each with a private vanity and walk in closet. They are joined together by a tiled shower and water closet. The 2nd bedroom has unique built-in bunks and built-in cabinets and desks, and the 3rd bedroom is a great corner room with a connected bathroom. From the garage, enter the back hall which contains a custom built coat rack. storage cabinets and bench. The laundry room can be accessed from the back hall or an outside door. The roomy laundry room has plenty of counter space, a large closet, wash sink, space for a freezer and 2nd freezer and a powder room. The first floor would be enough, but the lower walk out level adds to the wonder of this home. Walk down the steps to a spacious lower level family room that opens to the lower level patio. There is a masonry fireplace, large dining area and full kitchen, complete with appliances. Lots of windows and patio doors bring lots of sunlight into this lower level living space. The 4th bedroom and third full bathroom is on this lower level. French doors connect the family room to the media room. On either side of the media room there is storage area and a space for exercise and crafting. An additional 35'x27' storage/garage area is under the upper 3-car garage. However, the truly unique feature of this lower level is the custom wine room that will transport you to Italy. The wine room has a seating area and a dining area, compete with built in cabinetry, a sink, 2 single drawer dishwashers for glassware and a 100+ wine cooler. The additional custom chilled walk-in wine cellar is a must-see. For those that are interested in the nuts and bolts check out these features: * Radiant heat in the floors throughout, including the 3-car garage * 38K whole-house Koehler generator * 400 amp electrical service * 3 central air conditioners * Tankless hot water heater * security gate with Cell Gate entry system * security system with cameras through the property * technology racks for media and voice and data * whole house sound with Sonos speakers * fully irrigated lawn * professional custom landscaping Included in this park-like setting is a 5-hole putting green & 4-hole golf practice area, as well as a bathhouse and picnic shelter next to the pond. And don't forget the ziplines! Also located on the property is a 3000 square foot farm shed with radiant heated floors. If you are looking for your own personal country paradise just minutes from town, this is it!!