27681 Northwoods Road

This 4.84-acre French Chalet estate was designed by the late Mark Engelbrecht, Dean Emeritus of the ISU College of Design, and custom-built in 1995 for renowned artist James Buckles. This all-brick and stone masterpiece sits in a private woodland with a serene creek and daily wildlife. The original art studio has been thoughtfully curated into a sprawling primary suite, and original architectural plans are included. The interior features organic textures with an exquisite mix of cherry, oak, cedar, hard maple, and knotty pine woodwork. In 2023, the home was elevated with premium quarter-sawn oak wide-plank flooring from Carlisle Flooring throughout the den and upper levels. The heart of the home is a stunning French-country kitchen with a marble island, painted cherry cabinetry, and professional Viking, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances. In the Great Room, soaring cathedral ceilings lead to 5 bedrooms and 6 baths (4 full, 2 half) adorned with Italian and English ceramic tile, a jet spa, and a claw-foot tub. Ambiance is anchored by two stone fireplaces and a gas kettle stove. Outside, a 2020 heated saline pool, hot tub, and limestone patios create a resort-style oasis. Includes a whole-house stereo, oversized 3-car garage, and a 2022 Amish-built shed.