North Barrington

The village of North Barrington, located in the scenic Lake County, Illinois, offers residents access to numerous lakes and proximity to well-maintained golf courses. “When homebuyers consider North Barrington, many seek the security of a gated community, a country club lifestyle and estate living with ample land,” says Melanie Parsons, Realtor with Keller Williams Success Realty.

In North Barrington, residents will find homes with sizeable lots, giving them a bit of breathing room. The Wynstone neighborhood is an example of the gated communities to which Parsons is referring. Wynstone offers resort-style living with a country club and the highly acclaimed Jack Nicklaus Golf Course. Stately homes on sprawling lots come equipped with horseshoe driveways and immaculate lawns. The Biltmore neighborhood, located adjacent to the Biltmore Country Club, displays modern builds, elegant Tudors and French chateaus equipped with wrought iron privacy gates, beautifully crafted stone driveways and manicured and sculpted gardens. Dense forest preserves surround these residences, creating natural boundaries. Homes offer up to nearly 12,000 square feet of living, and up to 10 acres of estate living. Homes range from nearly $370,000 and reach up to $3.5 million. It's common for residents to use golf carts to get around. Quiet tree-lined streets let residents walk their dogs or go on morning and afternoon strolls. Residents rely on personal vehicles to get around town, with Metra stations nearby to allow residents to commute to neighboring regions like Chicago, which is just an hour’s commute.

“An added benefit for North Barrington residents is the variety of waterfronts, including Honey Lake, which the Biltmore Country Club owns,” says Parsons. Honey Lake and Lake Sheree are private, while Grassy Lake offers public access to its oak woodlands, marshes and colorful sedge meadows. A favorite pastime is hiking through the 6 miles of loop and out-and-back trails. Nearby, Grassy Lake Forest Preserve is a nearly 700-acre natural area with scenic overlooks, hiking trails, rolling hills and marshes. Furthermore, Eton Park provides a range of recreational amenities, including well-maintained basketball courts, inviting play areas for children, and spacious soccer fields, making it a versatile outdoor space for residents of all ages. The Biltmore Country Club is an exclusive member-only facility featuring an 18-hole par 71 golf course set against the backdrop of rolling hills and immaculately maintained greens. The surroundings include manicured gardens, serene ponds and sunset views. Additionally, the club offers an elegant banquet hall, ideal for hosting weddings, retirement parties and other celebratory events.

North Barrington residents have the choice of sending their school-age children to private and public schools. Rosyln Road Elementary School, which earns an overall Niche score of A-plus and Barrington Middle School-Prairie Campus, which earns an overall Niche score of an A, both provide a strong educational foundation before students move on to Barrington High School, which earns an overall Niche score of A-plus, with academics and clubs/activities earning the highest accolades. Barrington High has rigorous college-preparatory curricula and noteworthy campus visits from two former presidents: President John F. Kennedy in October 1960 and President Barack Obama in April 2006.

The dining, retail and entertainment hubs are just a few miles south in Barrington along North Hough Street (U.S. Route 59) and North-Northwest Highway (U.S. Route 14). Primo Pizza is one of the many eateries in this area, as well as Nekter Juice Bar, a healthy food alternative spot with tasty pitaya bowls. For at-home cooking needs, residents patronize Heinen’s and Jewel Osco, which provide fresh produce and food essentials. U.S. Route 59 and Main Street, located in downtown Barrington, are convenient retail destinations. The area is where residents can shop locally, with stores like Kamala’s Own Perfumery, Long & Co. Jewelers and One Girl, a clothing boutique. Notable retail chains like Target and Walmart can be found in neighboring communities like Lake Zurich and South Barrington.

With its nod to opulence in a pastoral setting, North Barrington sets the precedent for elegance and tranquility.

Written By

LaTasha James

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Anthony Tortoriello

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Mallory Nolte