Updated 1930s Crystal Lake Estate Home Hits Market At $1.1 Million

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — If the notion of living in a private resort setting without leaving home has been on the dream list for house hunters looking to settle down in Crystal Lake, this spacious property with countless amenities is sure to check all of the boxes.

Nestled on 5 1/2 acres, this three-bedroom, three-bath home boasts nearly 4,500 square feet of living space and features an in-ground pool, in-home gym, and three fireplaces. The home also features a large gourmet chef's kitchen, hardwood floors that date back to the 1930s, and a great room with vaulted ceilings.

The original home sat on many acres and was built in the mid-1930s. It was built for an executive of the original Terra Cotta Industry Company as were two other homes to the north. This property had a caretaker's cottage on it that was rented out to single teachers, many years ago.

The estate is located close to Crystal Lake's downtown business district and is close to hiking trails and offers a number of recent upgrades that have been made to the property.

• Address: 4915 Terra Cotta Road, Crystal Lake, IL
• Price: $1,100,000
• Square feet: 4,497
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 4
• Listing Description: Stonegate Manor is a glorious secluded 5.5-acre estate resort in the heart of Crystal Lake with in-ground swimming pool, 2 car attached garage plus 3 car 40x24 pole barn, courtyard, sun room, 3 fireplaces, great room with vaulted ceiling, large deck, massive rustic gourmet kitchen with vaulted ceiling, wet bar, laundry room, master bedroom with fireplace, office, original hardwood floors from the 30s, original stair rail from 30's plus light fixtures, partially finished basement with gym, new air conditioning/heating unit, new double water heaters, iron curtain, water softener system, radon emission unit, in-ground fence for doggies, hiking trails, zoned for horses, Reduced property taxes, close to downtown Crystal Lake, close to both train stations, hospitals, doctors and highly rated public schools. We have had 17 wonderful years raising our three boys and many animals in this gem of a property. Truly a one-a-kind estate home with so many unique features. The original home sat on many acres and was built in the mid - 1930's. It was built for an executive of the original Terra Cotta Industry Co. as were two other homes to the north. This property had a caretaker's cottage on in that was rented out to single teachers, many years ago. The family that lived here prior to the mid-1980s raised three boys as well and had horses. The father was a United pilot. Before he put this home on the market, he developed some of his lands into lots that became Nunda Trail, and built a spec home there, while selling off the other lots to various builders. He kept this house on 5 acres with an extra 1/2 acre for an easement in the future. Crystal Lake has a tropical paradise, featured in Only In Illinois, with it's Three Oaks Recreation Area. McHenry County ranks as one of the top five healthiest counties in Illinois. This property backs up to Sterns Woods. Inside pictures coming soon!

Listed by: Melanie Broderick, Metro Realty Inc.

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