'Storybook' Home Has Rare, Historic Barn On Property

BARRINGTON HILLS, IL — A century-old home in Barrington Hills has hit the market.

The 4,700-square-foot home that looks like "a home right out of a storybook" is listed for $900,000, according to the realtor.com listing. Built in 1912, the home underwent an expansion and improvements about 20 years ago.

The five-acre property feature a four-bedroom main house, a guest house and a rare, historic dairy barn, which is all that remains from the original estate. The main house has three fireplaces, a gorgeous foyer, an elegant master bathroom that overlooks the property, and a recreation room in the basement.

Our partners at realtor.com have more on this property:

• Address: 10614 Braeburn Road, Barrington Hills, Illinois
• Price: $899,000
• Square Feet: 4739
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1912
• Features: This is a home right out of a storybook. Coyote Farm was rebuilt and tastefully expanded in 2002. Facing due West, the main house is just gorgeous and features a gracious entry foyer with fantastic light. On the left is the formal living room with fireplace and room for a huge dining room table. This room also has french doors leading to the brick paver patio. On the right is the family room, also with a fireplace, great light and french doors opening to the brick paver patio. Between these two rooms and at the back of the house facing East is the kitchen, equiped with high end appliances. The bay window looks out over the beautiful grounds. The back entry has generous closet and pantry space as well as access to the patio and the oversized garage. Main floor laundry is a plus and offers additonal storage. The second floor offers an open stairway and a well thought out master bedroom suite with the 3rd fireplace, walk in closet and elegant bath that overlooks the grounds. Two additional bedrooms, hall bath and large closet round out the 2nd floor. Some of the original stone foundation has been left as a feature wall in the basement. The basement offers diversity with a 4th bedroom or sewing room that has its own full bath and plenty of storage. There is also a rec room on the opposite side with plenty of storage that would be perfect for the video gamer. What remains of the original estate is a rare, historic dairy barn that is right out of Barnwood Builders ; cows were downstairs and hay and equipment storage was upstairs. Next to the barn is a tool building that would be a perfect workshop. Finally, there is a charming guest house that could be a studio, office, retreat or living quarters for those long term guests. Featuring a kitchenette, full bath, cathedral ceilings and its own heat & A/C, this only adds to the charm of this great estate. The Generac back up power system is a great feature and provides security if there is ever a power outage. All of this is set on 5 magnificent acres with fenced pastures for those future horses. Come and take a look before its gone!!!

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.