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Last Sold Price
3 beds5,704 sqft
18311 Garden Valley Rd, Marengo, IL 60152
Single FamilyProperty Type
73.33 acresLot Size
2009Year Built
$394/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1001 carsParking Spaces

Description

Major price improvement Cherry Lane Farm, an exceedingly private one-of-a-kind storybook property, boasts 73.33 acres, 56 tillable (100% organic), wetlands along the Kishwaukee River's north branch, woods, 2 HOMES w/10 OUTBUILDINGS. Dozens of mature fruit trees & bushes, raised-bed vegetable garden, root cellar, cutting flower garden, 2 GREENHOUSES (one w/attached garage), plus mature winterberry bushes & 20+ varieties of ornamental branches used by local florists. Additionally, 20 fenced-in acres...Major price improvement Cherry Lane Farm, an exceedingly private one-of-a-kind storybook property, boasts 73.33 acres, 56 tillable (100% organic), wetlands along the Kishwaukee River's north branch, woods, 2 HOMES w/10 OUTBUILDINGS. Dozens of mature fruit trees & bushes, raised-bed vegetable garden, root cellar, cutting flower garden, 2 GREENHOUSES (one w/attached garage), plus mature winterberry bushes & 20+ varieties of ornamental branches used by local florists. Additionally, 20 fenced-in acres offfarmland/pasture is ready for animals, crops, or more trees. All gardens were designed by the owner, a renowned horticulturist & garden designer. SUNSET MANOR (property's main home) is located at end of winding 1000' drive and aptly named for its west facing prow of floor-to-ceiling glass looking out to mature trees & plantings. A massive real stone, woodburning fireplace w/gas lighter is the focal point of the open concept G/R combining kitchen, LR & dining area. Kitchen has stainless appliances, pot filler, pendant lights w/hand-blown shades & lg walk-in pantry. Quartz counter tops & custom cherry cabinets throughout. Two master suites! Main floor & upstairs, each w/walk-in closet & en suite bath containing jacuzzi soaker tub & large separate double shower-head steam shower. Home's spectacular main floor includes Sun Room/Office w/private deck, convenient half bath, & laundry. Main floor Master has private covered deck; upstairs Master has a stone, woodburning fireplace. English-style basement (w/private entrance) abounds w/luxurious surprises! Perfect for guests w/bd (custom cherry queen murphy bed) & full bath, full-height ceilings, casement windows, wool-carpeted theater doubling as a safe room, extra deep indoor Endless Pool, library, and family room w/yet another stone fireplace. Lg attached heated garage w/15'+ ceiling - tall enough for a lift. No detail was overlooked in this elegant custom home! Whole-house generator, zoned A/C & heat, solar (PV) panels assist electricity,solar thermal assists home & pool heat/domestic hot water. Wind-turbine ready for yet more green power. Outdoor shower. Radiant floor heat in baths & basement, 34" thick oak floors, Casablanca ceiling fans, skylights, built-in bookcases, whole-house stereo, step-lit stairs. Spacious 2-bd/2ba two-story SECOND HOME w/wood floors, eat-in kitchen, woodburning fireplace in G/R & beautiful millwork throughout;located close to road. OUTBUILDINGS include petite GUEST HOUSE w/heat, A/C & sweet covered porch. ANTIQUE BARN, ideal for hosting weddings and lg events, is finished w/cobblestone floor & open-beam, airy upper level. 4-SEASON GAZEBO w/woodstove, 8' stone bonfire pit & nearby bluestone Council Ring - perfect for intimate gatherings. PROFESSIONAL ART STUDIO w/gallery, teaching space, dark room, work room, half bath, loft storage, library ladder for high shelves, double sink & lg deck overlooking an Asian Pear Grove. Remote-controlled skylights throughout for abundant natural light and mature peach trees within arms' reach. CONFERENCE CENTER, a fabulously renovated (heated) antique tractor barn designed for classes, seminars, meetings, & corporate events. Corn crib is now an XL TOOL SHED. For equipment storage & more garage space, the 40x90' METAL POLE BARN w/full length 20' lean-to is divided into 3 areas, two of which are climate-controlled, ea w/own overhead door. Not to be overlooked are 2 CHICKEN HOUSES w/attached covered runs. If desired, there are myriad ways to generate income! Cherry lane farm is in turn-key shape for hosting classes, seminars, private parties, weddings, & corporate events. Other known income sources include traditional farming, vacation & storage space rental, clean energy production, home business, free-range grass-fed beef, selling branches to the floral industry, farmers' markets. Endless possibilities! The only limit is your imagination. This farm is a powerful example of clean, sustainable living. This is A Must See!

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    • Listed by: Cynthia Andrzejewski 815.459.1855 cyndy.andrzejewski@bairdwarner.com • Keller Williams North Shore West
    Listing closed: 05/26/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11757098

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    Property Information for 18311 Garden Valley Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $24,153 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2.5 Story
    • Area: Harmony / Marengo
    • Township: Seneca
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 4
    • Heat/Fuel: Electric, Propane, Solar, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam, Radiant, Heat Pump, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned, Other, Radiant Floor
    • Architectural Style: Contemporary
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 2009
    • Lot Size: 73.33 AC / 3,194,254 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 165
    • High School District: 154
    • High School: Marengo High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 165
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Unassigned, Owned, Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sauna, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Pantry, Workshop
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
    • Community Features: Water Rights
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Stone/Rock, Full, Daylight
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
    • Basement Sq Ft: 2092
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Master Bedroom,Exterior,Great Room
    • Room Type: Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Library, Loft, Office, Pantry, Theatre Room, Walk In Closet, Other Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
    • Pool Features: Indoor
    • Type: 2.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
    • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, TV-Dish, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Air Exchanger, Generator, Security Cameras, Internet-Fiber, Water Heater-Electric
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Outdoor Grill
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 11-15 Years
    • Type Detached: 2.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 3612
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 5573
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 5704
    • Main Sq Ft: 2608
    • Upper Sq Ft: 1004
    • Lot Description: Wetlands, Landscaped Professionally, Water Rights, Wooded, Mature Trees, Garden, Pasture, Views
    • Lot Size: 10+ Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 73
    • Other Structures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Greenhouse, Guest House, Other, Outbuilding, Poultry Coop, Second Garage, Second Residence, Corn Crib, Garage(s), Storage, Utility Building(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Log, Stone
    • Construction: Log, Stone
    • Roof Type: Other
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Flood Zone (Partial)
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 1961.0
    • Living Area Source: Appraiser
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 131
    Property and Assessments
    • Possible Use: Horses
    • Buyer Financing: Cash
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • Photos Count: 196
    • Rural: Y
    • OpenHouse Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Green Features
    • Green Energy Efficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System, Low flow commode
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X20
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 20X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X11
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X16
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X15
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 8X9
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Walk In Closet 1 Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet
    • Dimensions: 7X6
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 9X10
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 21X13
    Loft Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Loft
    • Dimensions: 16X14
    Pantry Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Pantry
    • Dimensions: 11X5
    Family Room Down Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room - Down
    • Dimensions: 25X15
    Great Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Great Room
    • Dimensions: 17X16
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 25X15
    Theatre Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Theatre Room
    • Dimensions: 20X13
    Library Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Library
    • Dimensions: 13X13

    Property History for 18311 Garden Valley Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 26, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11757098

    $2,250,000—
    Apr 28, 2023

    Pending

    MRED #11757098

    —
    Apr 28, 2023

    Contingent

    MRED #11757098

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/26/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11757098

    $2,250,000
    04/28/2023

    Pending

    MRED #11757098

    —
    04/28/2023

    Contingent

    MRED #11757098

    —

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 18311 Garden Valley Road

    Taxable ValueLand$43,062Additions$373,130Total$416,192
    Tax Record2024$26,158 ($2,180 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,270 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,270 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,742,400 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1900CountyMCHENRYAPN12-20-400-010

    Schools near 18311 Garden Valley Road

    This home is within Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 3
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - 4 to 5
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Locust Elementary School
    PublicPK to 3

    Marengo Community Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Marengo High School
    Public9 to 12

    Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School
    Public4 to 5

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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