Illinois Wow! House Roundup: Wooden Wooded Paradise, Indoor Waterfall, Private Theater

Are you in the market for a new home or just a real estate buff? Here’s a look at some of the properties making a splash in Chicagoland.

How would you like the rustic look and feel of a cabin in the woods, close to all the conveniences of the suburbs? This "wooden wooded paradise" has gorgeous views: See the Light in Wooden Wooded Orland Home

Or maybe this secluded retreat -- offering views of a forest preserve, a billiards room and a hot tub that flows seamlessly into an indoor pool -- is more your style: Wow! House: Secluded Retreat, Indoor Water Fall, Pool, Stunning Terrace

If you're a movie buff, this beautiful, five-story brick estate might be your dream home. It comes complete with a private theater, surround sound throughout and a walk-in wine cellar: Wow! House: Private Theater Let's You Watch Movies on the Big Screen in Your Undies

With a stunning, three-story atrium, this one will literally make your guests say, "Wow!" This beautiful Mediterranean-style home sits on nearly 2 acres of property in Lincolnshire and offers spectacular views: Wow! House: Mediterranean-Style Home With 3-Floor Atrium, Great Views of Nature Preserve

If you're into entertaining, check out this one, with a custom bar, patio perfect for hosting guests and even a backyard fireplace: Wow! House: Guests Can Belly Up to This $1.25M Home's Custom Bar

Illinois Homes for Sale

Still want more? Browse homes for sale in the Chicago area:

North Shore and North Suburbs

• Deerfield
• Evanston
• Glenview
• Highland Park
• Lake Forest
• Niles-Morton Grove
• Northbrook
• Skokie
• Wilmette-Kenilworth
• Winnetka-Glencoe

Northwest Suburbs

• Algonquin
• Arlington Heights
• Barrington
• Buffalo Grove
• Crystal Lake
• Elgin
• Grayslake
• Huntley
• Lake Zurich
• Libertyville
• Palatine
• Park Ridge
• Vernon Hills

West Suburbs

• Aurora
• Batavia
• Burr Ridge
• Darien
• Des Plaines
• Downers Grove
• Elmhurst
• Forest Park
• Geneva
• Glen Ellyn
• Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills
• La Grange
• Lisle
• Naperville
• Oak Brook
• Oak Park
• St. Charles
• Wheaton
• Western Springs
• Woodridge

South Suburbs and South Side

• Alsip-Crestwood
• Beverly-Mount Greenwood
• Chicago Heights
• Evergreen Park
• Frankfort
• Homewood-Flossmoor
• Mokena
• New Lenox
• Oak Forest
• Oak Lawn
• Orland Park
• Palos
• Chicago's South Side
• Tinley Park

Southwest Suburbs

• Channahon-Minooka
• Homer Glen-Lockport
• Joliet
• Lemont
• Manhattan
• Oswego
• Montgomery
• Shorewood
• Yorkville

Chicago Neighborhoods

• Downtown Chicago
• Bucktown-Wicker Park
• Hyde Park
• Lake View
• Lincoln Park
• Lincoln Square
• North Center-Roscoe Village