Home Details for 1601 Northlake Parkway

Contemporary custom built residence, constructed in the early 1970s. Two parcels totaling 5 acres. The home needs a lot of work, so this is not for someone who wants to just move right in, but rather for a buyer looking for an opportunity to roll up their sleeves and improve a one-of-a-kind home to their liking. You know you are about to see something special when you approach the gated property of 1601 Northlake Parkway. The long, heated driveway has a circular drive leading to the front entrance of the house and a separate drive leading to the garage and additional parking. This unique, mid-century-modern architectural home on almost 5 beautiful acres in Lakewood Lodge Estates with so much possibility! This 8900 square feet home features floor to ceiling windows, clerestory windows, beamed ceilings, a large in-ground pool, a primary wing with fireplace, balcony, sitting area, and huge bathroom with his and her tubs. Enter the home through a dramatic two story foyer with dual staircases- one leading to the primary suite on one side and the other leading to the other bedrooms and the large art studio with fireplace and large windows on the opposite end. The main floor includes the family room with fireplace open to the large kitchen, an adjacent dining area, and a separate formal dining and living room with fireplace, as well as a "butler pantry," two powder rooms, and laundry room. The entire south side of the house has floor to ceiling windows that look out on the backyard, pool and woods. The primary suite is a wonderful retreat that includes a sitting area, a fireplace, sliders that go out onto the balcony, views of the forest, a huge walk-in closet, and his and her bathtubs as well as a separate steam shower. Many opportunities for improvement here. The opposite wing of the house contains the remaining bedrooms on the second floor. Four of these bedrooms have their own vanity area plus two shared bath, shower and water closet areas between each of the bedrooms. Buyers will appreciate the additional living space over the garage that includes a large recreation room and a guest suite with bedroom and full bath. The house also includes an 800 square foot, two story art gallery that was originally constructed as the "pool house" including an office and health club area. Includes a sauna (as-is) and another full bathroom. It could be renovated and converted into a private apartment all its own. Designers & rehabbers will love the endless potential in this unique property. The house is set back off the street and has an entirely private backyard. The property is fenced and is deep. Behind the house is a ravine and the property backs to Library Springs trails. It's extremely private. Walk to downtown East Dundee through the beautiful Lakewood Lodge Estates neighborhood. Property being conveyed As-Is.

• Parking

  • Asphalt
  • Circular Driveway
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Attached
  • Driveway
  • Garage

• House Interior

  • Solar Tube(s)
  • In-Law Floorplan
  • Built-in Features
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Beamed Ceilings

• Fire Place

  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Master Bedroom

• Garage

  • 1

• Basement

  • Partial