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227 W Lake Street

Barrington, IL 60010

4 beds
5 baths
3,990 sqft
13,068 sqft lot
$281 per sqft
1904 build
– on site

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Welcome to one of the most architecturally significant homes in the Village of Barrington on historic Lake Street, where vintage character and charm meet modern day amenities in this sought after walk or bike to everything location! This beautifully updated and fully renovated home nods graciously to its past as many of its original and period millwork, stained glass, hardwood flooring and gracious Victorian exterior details have been improved and maintained to perfection by its current owner. Situated on a double lot, this approximately 3300 square foot home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms in the main house, as well as a one of a kind art studio/home office/home gym with half bath above the oversized 2-car heated garage. The impressive two-story great room offers a full masonry fireplace with Carrera marble surround and oversized fire-box, French doors to front and back brick paver patios, and a back staircase to the second floor. Other notable features of this incredible home are its formal dining room and Butler's pantry, living room with bay window doubles as an ideal home office, the large bright & white kitchen with custom cabinetry, center work island, stainless steel top of the line appliances including Sub Zero & Viking, honed statuary marble countertops, farm sink and adjoining breakfast room with exterior access to a covered side porch. The 4th bedroom suite on the main level offers an ideal opportunity for a guest, nanny or in-law situation. Complete interior and exterior remodel by Warman Construction in 2007 with further updates made more recently including interior and exterior porches, freshly painted inside and out, newer roof and mechanicals 2014-2021. Mature trees, gorgeous professional landscape with many varietal perennial plantings, built in pergola and charming white picket fence create a timeless and enchanting setting for enjoying everything this home and accompanying lifestyle has to offer.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11096801 —

The Building

Year Built:

1904
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Queen Anne
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Patio,Porch
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Humidifier,Water-Softener Owned,Security System,CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump,Backup Sump Pump;,Radon Mitigation System
Total SqFt:

2940
Total SqFt:

3990
Below Grade Finished Area:

1050
Main SqFt:

1735
Upper SqFt:

1205
Basement SqFt:

1050
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Foyer,Office,Storage,Utility Room-Lower Level,Walk In Closet
Rooms Total:

9
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors,1st Floor Bedroom,2nd Floor Laundry,1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Historic/Period Mlwk,Separate Dining Room
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Starter,Masonry
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry:

2nd Level
Laundry:

6X2

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3990

Location

Directions:

Hough Street (59) to Lake Street; W to home
Location:

4777
Location:

6267

The Property

Parcel Number:

01011080050000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard,Landscaped,Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

99 X 132
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2019
Tax Annual Amount:

11764.46

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

5
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas,Forced Air,Radiant,2+ Sep Heating Systems,Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air,1 (Window/Wall Unit),Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven,Range,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood,Water Purifier,Water Softener,Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Hough Street Elementary School
Elementary School District:

220
Middle Or Junior School:

Barrington Middle School Prairie
Middle Or Junior School District:

220
High School:

Barrington High School
High School District:

220

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Barrington Village
Community Features:

Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2.1
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Utility Costs

$264/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/9/21 Jul 9, 2021	Sold	MRED	$1,125,000	-2.2%
7/8/21 Jul 8, 2021	Pending	MRED	$1,150,000
5/27/21 May 27, 2021	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,150,000

House Sold on 7/9/2021

$1,125,000

Listing provided by broker:

Tara Kelleher

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227 W Lake Street

Barrington, IL 60010