Arnold Cernik

Oakwood Hills IL Land for Sale

Wonderful Buildable Lot #15 with Lake Rights! Build your Dream Home right here in Oakwood Hills! Mature trees and backs to Open Farmland behind. (Small Shed sits at the back of the property). Call me for more details on this desirable lot. Current Soil test available.

Barrington IL Home for Sale

CC: Pursuant to Short Sale. FULLY APPROVED SHORT SALE - CASH ONLY. The buyer must be able to close in 30 days HIGHLY DISTRESSED Property, Mold is present. Barrington Hills gated 5 acre horse property on a private stocked pond located 2 blocks from Barrington HS and .25 miles from the Village of Barrington , brick paved driveway, riding arena, 2 fenced pastures with automatic watering system, outdoor horse shower stall, 3 car garage w/workshop. Hickory 42 kitchen cabinetry with Hickory Hardwood throughout, 6 X 12 granite serving island, walk-in pantry, high end appliances; 6 burner Viking with grill, Sub-Zero, beverage drawers, butlers pantry with warming drawer, stone two sided fireplace, separate large dining room for entertaining, great room, elevator, 1st floor main bedroom w/ fireplace and huge walk-in closet w/built in closet system, 6 bedroom en-suites all w/ closet organizers, 7.2 baths, Multi-Generation living; In-law suite with full kitchen and screened in porch. Additional features; Plantation shutters throughout, yoga/bonus room, 4 fireplaces, office with built-ins, safe, dedicated gym, dry heat sauna, steam room, pool, den with wet bar and pool table. For extended outdoor living a screened in gazebo with maintained free decking, a pergola covered out door fire place and fire pit overlooking the pond. Sold AS-IS. Home is distressed - Mold is present.

Inverness IL Home for Sale

Enjoy the wonderful lifestyle of the Shires of Inverness. The many amenities of this charming community await you. As you enter The Shires you will note the professional landscaping and the beautiful pond. If tennis is your game you will like the tennis court. Should you prefer to relax and swim, the heated pool will be your favorite place. There is also a two story clubhouse which can be used to hold a private party. The clubhouse has a full kitchen. If you prefer you will enjoy taking your pet on the quiet winding streets in the Shires. It is very relaxing going to the beautifully landscaped pond. If you desire maintenance free living with privacy you will want to call this home. Couple all this with nearby high quality shopping, dining and easy access to the Interstate highway system. Highly rated medical facilities are also nearby. This 3 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home is ready and waiting for you. As you walk into the home you will enter into the gleaming hard wood floors of the living room. The far end of the living room has a beautiful wood burning fireplace. Turn to your left and you will enter the kitchen with ample room for table and chairs. Off the kitchen eating area is a sliding glass door leading to a nice size deck with beautiful views of the landscaped green area. Each of the 2 upstairs bedrooms has separate full baths. The 3rd bedroom on the lower level also has a full bath. There is a beautiful half bath on the main level. WELCOME HOME.

Barrington Hills IL Home for Sale

Don't miss the aerial video of property. This custom contemporary designed open floorplan completely remodeled 2014-2016 boasts multiple areas for comfortable living or working from home. Relax by the stunning inground pool with LED lighting and lounging shelf as the beauty of 5+ acres of nature surrounds you. The Foyer is most inviting with a relaxing Koi pond and water fountain. The open staircase accentuates the exposed brick walls and is sun-drenched from the multitude of floor to ceiling windows. A visually stunning remodeled Kitchen has gorgeous Brazilian marble, all SS appliances including a Jenn-Air 6 burner stove, breakfast bar, work space, 2 separate refrigerators, wine refrigerator and large breakfast room; the glass french doors open into the pantry for extra storage space. Breakfast Room accesses the extensive deck area surrounded by gardens for large gatherings & opens into a staging room with tile flooring for your pets or use as an area for your flowers/plants. The layout has two bedrooms and a full bathroom on one end of the first floor, which is complete with hardwood floors, a large custom designed walk in closet and the bath has dual sinks and on the other wing of the home, there is a large bedroom, full bathroom and extra area with sink and counter space with direct access to it's own private garage - ideal for extended stay visitors, nanny or anyone who wants their own privacy and access to come and go. The dramatic Family Room is only matched in beauty by the soaring brick fireplace and views of the Library space on the 2nd floor. The formal dining room is located off the FR and the back bar area is complete with a dishwasher, microwave, sink, bar refrigerator and beverage cooler. This is conveniently located near the guest suite and has doors that access the pool area for ease in entertaining. The game room/exercise room has a stone floor and has 3 sets of doors opening onto the pool area. There is a hot tub cozily tucked into this room under a game table. It could be removed and tiled over (owner has tile for this area). The Second level of this stunner has front and rear staircases. The contemporary front stair leads to a 2nd floor Great Room with vaulted mahogany-planked ceilings, a wall of sliders to upper deck and cozy brick fireplace. The Primary Bedroom suite has sliding glass doors flanking the brick fireplace, fir-planked cathedral ceiling and access to a screened balcony. The sumptuous remodeled spa bathroom has a bubble tub, dual sinks in the custom vanity and a huge steam shower and large dressing closet. Another bedroom is located on this level with built in dresser area and at one time was equipped for a 2nd level Kitchen. Upper Library area has sconces and a reading nook. The Office/bedroom has it's own back staircase, a large closet and full bath - a perfect spot to work from home in peace and quiet. The large basement is an additional 1700 SF of unfinished space with lots of storage and a new powder room. This lot is beyond gorgeous and is your own personal playground - a long private lane opens up to a circular drive, extra parking, a 3 car garage on one wing and the 4th garage is at the opposite end of the home. It is complete with a dog run, playground, sandbox, extensive decking, patio, miniature golf/putting green, seating areas and an ultimate pool that is fenced in. Your private slice of paradise!

Barrington Hills IL Home for Sale

This is the "buy of the Hills"! Stately white all brick colonial with slate roof ready for your own personal touches. Serene and wooded 4 acre lot with electronic gate entry offers you the privacy and room to roam you've been searching for. Winding drive leads to the formality of this 6400 SF above grade living space. Additional SF in finished basement too. Quiet Library at the front of the home and formal Living and Dining Rooms. Kitchen has a spacious eat in area. Very large family room with fireplace. Primary Bedroom has a spiral staircase leading to a 3rd level Loft with cozy woodburning fireplace and original barn siding and sliding doors with balcony that overlooks the rear yard. The bedrooms are extremely spacious with plenty of room to work from home. The finished basement offers lots of possibilities with a bar and a full bath. New furnace February 2022 (takes care of 2nd floor). Bring your ideas of making this stately residence your new home! Highly rated Barrington schools as well as nature and conservancy areas are key features of this highly sought after area. Beautiful winding tree lined streets for hiking, biking, dog walking and close to equestrian facilities too. So much to do and see in Barrington Hills!

Barrington Hills IL Land for Sale

Country living at it's finest - 6 + acres in Barrington Hills, level wooded lot with Tennis court and existing barn (as is). Bring your ideas, plans and horses!

Wauconda IL Home for Sale

Never before on market. This beautiful Ranch with finished Walk-Out Lower Level will not disappoint. Over 3,000 SF of finished space that has been completely updated throughout. Enjoy the beautiful acre lot and inground pool - all in an unincorporated neighborhood that is completely surrounded by the Lakewood Forest Preserve with over 2800 acres of playland. This unassuming ranch will wow you from the moment you walk into the limestone foyer with columns & open views right to the outside through the cathedral ceiling in the Family room. Arched entryway leads you to the formal Dining Room with chair rail. The Family Room is dramatic with a beamed cathedral ceiling and full wall brick fireplace with arched firebox design, hardwood floors and triple Anderson atrium door to deck overlooking the pool. The sun-drenched Kitchen boasts 42" natural cherry cabinets with a honey finish, the crown molding has egg & dart detailing, tumbled marble backsplash, task lighting and granite counters. The island has an arched breakfast bar and provides great space for prepping meals & casual conversations. Kitchen also features a French door pantry, double ovens, 5 burner gas cooktop & backyard views. Cheery Breakfast room has split column decor and atrium door to deck for easy grilling. The laundry room is located right off the Kitchen for efficiency and has a large walk in closet/pantry. The cherry paneled Library is the perfect place to kick back and relax. This elegant & cozy room is extremely spacious in design & accessed through french doors, has a gorgeous fireplace with custom mantel with brick surround and is see through to the Family Room. The built in bookcases and huge "Marvin" windows offer lots of light and elevated pool and backyard views and are dressed in woven wood blinds. The Primary Bedroom has crown molding, chair rail & a full wall of closets with custom mirrored pull open doors. The primary bathroom is all limestone and boasts cherry cabinets, an elevated vanity with dual sinks, oversized whirlpool tub and huge shower with bench seat. The hall bathroom is gorgeous and is new in 2022 with semi-frameless shower door, custom designer shower with luxurious detailing, limestone surround and natural stone versailles flooring, granite vanity & "Toto" toilet. The finished Walk-Out Lower Level offers lots of space to spread out. The stone wood-burning fireplace is a beautiful focal point that is cozy and inviting, bar has a wet sink and the game room is open to the Rec Area. Another bedroom has a closet and windows looking onto the pool and a full bath. Additional features include a Work-out area, workshop and huge storage room offering tons of space. The new oversized "Marvin" sliding door opens onto the inter-locking paver patio and heated inground pool with diving board. Beautiful hardscape designed by "ILT Vignocchi" offers great flower beds, lannon stone walls and green space inside the pool area for an added element of luxury. The pool location is privately tucked away for serene and quiet moments - this is the perfect place to relax and get away from everything. Other great features are 6 panel white wood doors, oversized casings and baseboards, 3 piece crown molding, gleaming hardwood floors, all white millwork, side load garage with lots of built in cabinets and gladiator system on walls. The location is phenomenal - minutes to Bangs Lake for motor boat activity and lake fun, restaurants & shopping and immediate access to the Lakewood Forest Preserve for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, sledding, cross country skiing, horseback riding, fishing, a lit sledding hill, dog park and so much more. This home and setting are extremely hard to find. Home has been updated throughout - please see list for full details. Owner is an IL Licensed Realtor.

Barrington Hills IL Home for Sale

An equestrian delight, this hillside ranch with finished walk-out lower level is perched on 5.3 acres in the heart of Barrington Hills. This stunning mid century (1966) design allows you to view your property and animals from the exterior Trex deck that spans the full length of the home. The land lays out in a diamond shape and is appropriately named "Diamond Ranch". Saddle up and access the Barrington Hills Riding Trails right from your yard! The beauty continues on the interior w/ the open design having exposed stone walls, volume & beamed ceilings and sliding glass doors across the entire rear of home. The clean lines and sharp detailing of the interior flow effortlessly throughout the home and are carried through to the exterior where stone walls and horizontal metal railings adorn the deck. This $38,000 enhancement allows for seamless vistas over your property and rolling landscape. The Primary Suite has a stunning stone wall & is situated at one end of the home. The private bath has dual vanities, a dressing table, 4 sets of closets and an updated shower w/ framless door. Primary bedroom has deck access from the large slider. A dramatic Living Room offers magnificent views from the full wall of sliding glass doors & you can enjoy the cozy gas fireplace nestled into the stone wall w/ a floating hearth. Entertain in the formal Dining Room which allows for an effortless flow onto the deck & there is plenty of room for multiple chefs in the updated kitchen w/ island, granite counters, double ovens and buffet area. Step down into the Family Room w/ stone fireplace, 4 skylights w/remote blinds and an open design to the Kitchen. All bedrooms boast hardwood floors, great closet space and are extremely spacious, The guest bedroom is ensuite and has a private deck area. The back hall has gorgeous double doors accessing a paver patio for sunset views as you gather together. There is extensive space to spread out in the finished walk-out lower level. Enjoy a woodburing FP in the Rec Room, exercise room has sauna and shower and the additional stoarge room only needs carpet. A well planned deck design is supported by steel which requires fewer columns, in turn providing for more open views from the extensive patio. A short stroll to the barn is right out the back of the home. The 4-stall barn was built in 2007, the 12 x 12 stalls each have auto waterers, a wide center aisle w/ crushed limestone and rubber matting, electric and a yard hydrant as well. The custom designed arena is 60 x 80 w/ rock boulders adorning one side and 3 acres of fenced pasture. The winding drive is private and opens up onto a circular paver driveway w/ plenty of room for all vehicles. There is a whole house generator that also services the barn. This is a large ranch w/ beautiful architecture, it has been meticulously maintained and is in move in condition. Lots of room to spread out and enjoy the country life! Many updates throughout, see list under "additional information"!