26804 N Countryside Lake Dr, Mundelein, IL, Lake, 60060

There is so little opportunity these days to find the serenity and privacy that you will find in this magnificent lakefront home. While so many modern houses have been built to pretend to be historic, this house was architecturally designed to have breathtaking contemporary spaces which look towards the future. The site of many parties, both large and small, this house was built for entertaining. All of the main rooms face out to the sprawling yard leading to the lake. The main level has terrific flow with a partition wall extending up to the cathedral ceiling. The see-through fireplace is a focal point for both the living and dining rooms. There is a deep balcony spanning the entire main level facing the lake The floor to ceiling sliding glass doors and windows flood the entertaining spaces with light all day long. From the house, you can’t see the neighbors’ house, so you feel completely secluded on the almost 3 acres of rustically landscaped land. Between the house and the lake is a gazebo which also houses the outdoor cooking area. The lower level features a big family room open to a side room which can be closed off with a sliding door to create an additional bedroom. There is a second kitchen on this level as well as a maid’s room, bath and another big bedroom. You can step out to a grand patio and the lawn leading down to the lake. Off to the side is a gazebo with space for relaxing and an outdoor fireplace for grilling. There is also room for storing outdoor furniture for big lawn parties. The kitchen has an AGA gas range with 4 ovens in its own space to keep the house cool in the summer while cooking up a storm. There are lots of cabinets for storage, a peninsula with room for stools and an island in the center for food preparation. Set in a glassed-in alcove is a space for a table perfect for gazing out at the lake. There is also another alcove perfect for a kitchen office. There is plenty of room for a large household with 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. The master bedroom has 3 exposures plus skylights. The master tub sits in front of a big window affording a great view of the lake. A see-through fireplace opens from the bath to the bedroom. There is also a big walk-in closet as well as other closets off the bath. Two more of the bedrooms have their own en-suite baths and walk-in closets. There are more terrific closets throughout the house and storage rooms on the lower level. A loft overlooks the living room. There are more unexpected spaces throughout the house, like a hallway lined by windows in the front just off the front foyer. There are two separate 2+ car attached garages, one at the front of the house and the other down the hill on the lower level. There is extra room in the garages for storage and workshop space, and there is an additional work/storage room off the lower garage. It is a member of the Countryside Lake association which has tennis courts, a swimming beach and boat docks. This house is both dramatic and comfortable and one of a kind. And it could be yours.