At Last! A Home Perfect For Entertaining Set within Fox Lake, this masonry residence delivers the kind of space, privacy, and everyday ease that is genuinely hard to find. With nearly 7,000 of finished sqft, more than 2.2 usable acres, and a setting shaped by water, mature trees, and long views, this property feels substantial from the start - and even better once you begin to see how well it lives.
The arrival sets the tone. A huge driveway creates a real sense of approach and gives you extra room for gatherings, guest parking, and even a basketball setup. From there, the home opens to grounds that feel more like a private retreat than a standard lot: a heated in-ground pool, hot tub, outdoor grilling area, barn, chicken coop, fenced sections, and your own pond, all woven into a landscape that also includes two streams feeding into the forebay. It is a rare combination of beauty and utility, with room to relax, host, explore, and spread out.
Inside, the home has a warmth that comes from both scale and detail. Refinished hardwoods, classic millwork, and generously sized rooms give the main level a comfortable sense of polish. The kitchen is rich and functional, finished with cherry cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a built-in wine refrigerator, and abundant storage. It connects easily to the surrounding living spaces, so daily routines and weekends with friends both feel natural here.
One of the standout spaces is the sunroom/family room, where the design becomes especially memorable. Soaring windows, plantation shutters, custom built-ins, a gas fireplace, and a sky view overhead make the room feel bright, open, and inviting all day long. It is the kind of space that shifts effortlessly from a quiet morning coffee to a full house during the holidays. Just beyond, the screened porch, renovated in 2019, extends that experience outdoors with vaulted ceilings, room to linger, and a relaxed connection to the backyard and pool.
Upstairs, five bedrooms on one level offer flexibility that is increasingly hard to come by. The primary suite is especially appealing, with a renovated walk-in closet designed for real organization and a beautifully updated bath with dual sinks, marble finishes, a frameless glass shower, and a marble bench that gives the room a calm, spa-like feel.
The lower level adds another layer of lifestyle space. There is room for a media area, game nights, long-stay guests, hobbies, workouts, and entertaining on a large scale. The brick fireplace wall adds character and presence, while the recreation areas, bar, kitchenette, full bath, and dedicated exercise room make the level feel complete rather than secondary. It is the kind of space people actually use - and use often.
The capital improvements here are meaningful. The heated pool received major renovation in 2010, including a new liner, coping, tile, and concrete decking. The screened porch was renovated in 2019. Fencing was updated, repaired, and painted in 2020, and the barn exterior was updated in 2020. The roof was replaced in 2021, the barn roof was replaced in 2021, and Pella windows were replaced in 2022. HVAC systems were updated in 2018 and 2021, and the water heater was replaced in 2018. These are the kinds of investments that support comfort now while strengthening long-term value.
Living in Fox Lake adds another dimension to the experience. Residents enjoy access to the lake itself for swimming and recreation, along with trail connections, open green space, and a setting that feels tucked away without feeling cut off. Major routes and everyday destinations remain conveniently accessible, so you get the atmosphere of a retreat with the practicality of a well-connected location.
This is a home with presence, flexibility, and a long list of reasons to stay in. It is built for real life, elevated by thoughtful updates, and surrounded by the kind of setting that makes ordinary days feel different the moment you pul