Real Estate

Forested French Country Estate With Unique Solarium Off Deerfield Road

WOW House: Live in luxury and privacy among families of roving deer on 3.5 acres at the end of a wooded lane in Riverwoods.

RIVERWOODS, IL — Sitting on nearly 3.5 wooded acres, this French Provincial-style estate was designed by Adolf Nilsson and built by its current owners in 1988. It includes more than 8,700 square-feet, five bedrooms and four and a half baths, mixing both formal and practical living spaces, according to its listing.

Enter the home to a grand double staircase, and find a large family room with an incredible fireplace sitting just beside it. There is a unique two-story solarium, and the living room, library and dining area are all filled with original architectural details.

Head up the staircase to find another beautiful fireplace on the second landing.

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There's also an attached three-car garage and a private well.

Plus, check out the view from the balcony:

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Located north of Deerfield Road and west of the Edens Expressway in Riverwoods, this estate combines the privacy of living in a wooded area surrounded by roving families of deer with the convenience of being nearby to the shops and restaurants of downtown Deerfield.

The home was first listed in 2016 for $2.225 million, according to its Realtor.com listing. The price was dropped last month to $1.675 million. According to the Lake County Assessor, the estimated 2017 market value of the property is $1,684,131.

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

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