Home Details for 646 Riford Road

Majestically set on a wooded half-acre in Glen Ellyn's coveted Lake Ellyn neighborhood, this extraordinary 7,000-square-foot all-brick estate offers timeless architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and an unrivaled walk-to-everything location near town, train, Lake Ellyn, Glenbard West High School, and the area's best dining and shops. Designed with both grandeur and livability in mind, the home features a gracious circular floor plan, soaring ceilings, expansive light-filled rooms, and exquisite custom millwork throughout. A dramatic center-entry foyer opens to stunning living and dining rooms, each anchored by a gas fireplace and framed by serene treetop views. At the heart of the home is the newly remodeled (2025) kitchen, designed by TKS of Glen Ellyn, showcasing rich custom cabinetry, a generous center island, Sub-Zero refrigeration, a six-burner Wolf range, steam oven, and walk-in pantry. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining, the space also features a built-in desk area and flows seamlessly into the sunlit breakfast room. From there, step out to the tranquil screened porch. A spacious laundry room and oversized mudroom add exceptional convenience and functionality. The spectacular family room is a true architectural showpiece, highlighted by a soaring cathedral timber-truss ceiling reaching 20 feet, a dramatic masonry gas fireplace, wet bar, and custom entertainment center. French doors open to a screened porch and expansive paver patio overlooking the lush, private backyard an idyllic setting for indoor-outdoor living. A distinguished first-floor office with French doors and a wall of custom built-ins provides the perfect work-from-home retreat. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a serene sitting area, dual walk-in closets, and an spectacular bath featuring double vanities and an impressive 8' x 5' walk-in steam shower with dual controls. Three additional bedrooms include customized walk-in closets and beautifully updated en-suite and Jack-and-Jill baths (2019). The remarkable unfinished third floor offers soaring 14 foot peak ceilings and extraordinary flex space currently used for recreation and storage, it is ideal for a future golf simulator, studio, or additional living area. The walk-out lower level extends the home's exceptional living space with two additional bedrooms, a newly updated Jack-and-Jill bath, media room with custom built-ins, and kitchenette. Completing this impressive residence is a full home automation system and a heated four-car garage. Surrounded by picturesque grounds and unmatched in scale, craftsmanship, and location, this remarkable estate represents a rare opportunity to own one of Glen Ellyn's most distinguished homes.

• House Interior

  • Central Vacuum
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-in Features
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Pantry

• Parking

  • Asphalt
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Heated Garage
  • Tandem
  • Garage
  • Attached

• Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Finished
  • Exterior Entry
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Out Access

• Cooling Information

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Whole House Fan
  • Central Air
  • Zoned

• Fire Place

  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Gas Log
  • Gas Starter

• Heating Information

  • Natural Gas
  • Forced Air
  • Zoned

• Utilities

  • Cable Available

• Garage

  • 1