Wow! House: Aromatherapy Whirlpool Gives $974,900 Home A Whiff Of Luxury

PALATINE, IL — No one wants to "take a bath" on buying or selling a new home. But that phrase is associated with the sweet smell of success thanks to the oversize aromatherapy whirlpool featured in the master bathroom of this five-bedroom, brick-and-stone home in Palatine. In fact, the unique tub is just one of the custom-built upgrades and amenities included with the residence.

The 4,600-square-foot home at 1130 N. Deer Ave., was put on the market in April, and its list price is $974,900. Patch's new app.)

Built in 2006, the house includes a first-floor bedroom with a private bathroom that's ideal for the in-laws, whether they're visiting for a long weekend or they're staying on a more permanent basis. The gourmet kitchen boasts custom cherry cabinets and an impressive walk-in closet. And the second-floor loft gives a potential new homeowner a work-or-play option: Move in a desk, and it becomes a den (work), or throw in a pool or home theater, and it's a game room/entertainment area.

• Address: 1130 N Deer Ave, Palatine, Illinois
• Price: $974,900
• Square Feet: 4600
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 2006
• Features: Magnificent custom built 4600 sq/ft, 5-bedroom home. It would cost you over $1,200,000 today to build this home with all of its upgrades. No expense spared. All Brick/Stone home. First floor bedroom w/Private full bath, great for an in-law arrangement or exercise room. Huge 2nd floor 750 sq/ft room over garage which could be easily converted into living space. All Bedrooms have walk-in closets. 2nd Floor Loft, great for a den, entertaining or pool table. 1st and 2nd floor Laundry. Master Bath has oversized aromatherapy whirlpool tub with separate shower w/ body sprays. Tray Ceilings and crown mouldings. Chef's gourmet kitchen with stunning custom cherry wood cabinets. Kitchen has huge walk-in pantry. Security system with cameras. Radiant floor heat in basement and garage floors. Back-up whole house natural gas generator. Located 1-block South of Hummingbird Park. Home has so many features they cannot all be listed, please see "Additional Information".

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

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