18311 Garden Valley Road
18311 Garden Valley Road
Marengo, IL 60152
$2,250,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
5,704 Sq. Ft.
$394 / Sq. Ft.
5,704
Sq. Ft.
$394
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 5/26/23
Closed 5/26/23
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!
- Listed by Cynthia Andrzejewski • Keller Williams North Shore West
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Property Details for 18311 Garden Valley Road
Area
Harmony / Marengo
TownshipSeneca
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces999.0
Num Of Cars1001.0
Parking Included in PriceYes
Num of Interior Fireplaces4
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 05/26/2023 02:33 PM
Property Details for 18311 Garden Valley Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 11757098 |
| Days on Market | 44 |
| Taxes | $24,153 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Detached Single / 2.5 Story |
| Year Built | 2009 |
| Lot Size | 73.33 AC / 3,194,254 SF |
| County | McHenry County |
Location
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Building Information for 18311 Garden Valley Road
Stories-Year Built2009Building Size-Lot Size73.33 AC / 3,194,254 SF
Payment Calculator
$14,292 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$12,279
Property Taxes
$2,013
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 18311 Garden Valley Road
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
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
- Garage On Site: true
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Type: Attached
- Parking: Garage, Space/s
- Parking Details: Unassigned
- Parking On Site: true
- Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
- Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
- Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, Pool Indoors, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatmnt, Drapes/Blinds, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp, Pantry, Workshop Area (Interior)
- Num Of Rooms: 11
- 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: Full, English
- Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Basement Description: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Stone/Rock
- 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
- Type: 2.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
- Sewer: Septic-Private
- Water: Private 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: Deck, Storms/Screens, 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: Fenced Yard, Wetlands adjacent, Horses Allowed, 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
- Driveway: Gravel
- Exterior Building Type: 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
- Buyer Financing: Cash
- Public Document Count: 0
- Photos Count: 196
- Rural: Y
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
- Deck Dimensions: 7X6
Foyer Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Foyer
- Deck Dimensions: 9X10
Office Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Office
- Deck Dimensions: 21X13
Loft Information
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Loft
- Deck Dimensions: 16X14
Pantry Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Pantry
- Deck Dimensions: 11X5
Family Room Down Information
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Family Room - Down
- Deck Dimensions: 25X15
Great Room Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Great Room
- Deck Dimensions: 17X16
Other Room Information
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Other Room
- Deck Dimensions: 25X15
Theatre Room Information
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Theatre Room
- Deck Dimensions: 20X13
Library Room Information
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Library
- Deck Dimensions: 13X13
Property History for 18311 Garden Valley Road
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 18311 Garden Valley Road
Taxable ValueLand$35,210Additions$313,007Total$348,217
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size1,742,400 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialCountyMCHENRYAPN12-20-400-010
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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