545 Houses For Sale in Mettawa, IL

Elegant home nestled in Canterbury community boasting over 4,500 square feet adorned with luxurious finishes and amenities, including crown molding, cedar closet, and full body spray showers throughout! Breathtaking two-story invites you in to this stunning home with sweeping staircase and views of the formal dining room. Formal living room presents vaulted ceilings and fireplace. First-class entertainment in the family room graced with cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, large windows with views of the backyard, deck access and dry bar! Inspire your inner chef in the gourmet kitchen masterfully appointed with top-of-the-line stainless steel kitchen appliances, including a six-burner stovetop with two ovens, granite countertops, custom cabinets, center island/breakfast bar, two dishwashers, and sun-filled eating area looking into the backyard! Enter through double French doors to the office with built-in shelving and desk space. Laundry room with second fridge and ample cabinet space and full bath complete the main level. Retreat away to the master suite with cathedral ceilings, two walk-in closets, and spa-like ensuite with whirlpool tub, full-body spray steam shower, and double-sink vanity. Three additional bedrooms, one with an ensuite and two sharing a Jack and Jill bath, complete the second level. Finished basement is an entertainer's delight with second family room, second kitchen, pool table area, workroom, full bath, and fifth bedroom. Enjoy outdoor living on the soon to be redone deck and pond access!

Impressive Country Estate on stunning acreage in Mettawa, a bucolic Village nestled between the towns of Libertyville and Lake Forest. The home has a Libertyville mailing address and services, plus is in the Libertyville High School District! Approximately 4500sf pristine and inviting Tudor-Styled home, with acres of gorgeous grounds. It boasts beautiful nature views all around, with patios, gardens, mature trees and landscapes, PLUS a deluxe barn for up to five horses, muitiple grass paddocks, and a dry lot ring - with miles of trails VERY close by! (No horses? Bring the bikes and toys, and barn could be collector car garage, too, with big garage doors on two sides!) The executive country retreat is located directly across from a Lake County Forest Preserve wooded conservancy area for optimal privacy - and is less than a block away from access to miles and miles of groomed trails that wind through hundreds of acres of the Preserve. Ride, bike or hike for hours!...Spacious and gracious, this engaging 4 Bedroom, 3.1 Bath custom home in the country also boasts the added value of an unfinished walk-up 3rd floor - which is windowed and ready to finish for bonus space or more bedrooms/bath, as desired! In addiiton, there is a big higher-ceilinged unfinished basement, with updated mechanicals, wine area, and storage galore. First time available in 34 years, this amazing brick and stucco estate home is maintained superbly inside and out - right down to the impeccable stucco which carries a select renewable warranty. The home offers very large and comfortable rooms and multi-windowed views of the beauties of nature all around!.... Upon entry, a two-story, winding staircase foyer, with stained glass windows, sets the stage for the custom home tour to follow. The first floor features a most handsome library with custom built-ins; a huge family room with stone fireplace and direct access to both the big screened porch and an expansive pergola patio; a formal living room wi

Gorgeous and unique 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom ranch homes nestled on 1.46 luscious acres and in desirable Libertyville High School district with plenty of updates. Gleaming hardwood flooring welcome you as you enter with views into formal dining room and living room with cozy fireplace. Spacious kitchen boasts an abundance of stunning white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel oven and dishwasher, breakfast bar and eating area with exterior access. Family room truly lets you all come together and enjoy gatherings with its central location. Escape to your master bedroom boasting two closets and ensuite with whirlpool tub and separate shower. Three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms complete this home's terrific layout. Enjoy nature's wonders in your serene backyard providing sun-filled patio and peaceful views. Start enjoying this home today!

Backing to Butler Lake Park on a cul de sac,you will love the details offered by this beautiful home. Hardwood floors greet you on entry. A full wall of windows in the family room opens to gorgeous fenced backyard and great views. Enjoy a brick stone patio and screened gazebo. Redone kitchen with white cabinets and new granite will please the cook. Kitchen opens to family room with white washed brick fireplace and bookcase surround. Formal dining room has new lighting and is great for entertaining or Sunday family dinners. Living room opens to family room for easy living. Main floor laundry opens to garage. Master has new 2020 en suite bath and walk in closet. Three other large bedrooms share the redone hall bath. Newly redone basement has fresh paint, 12x9 rubber floor gym area and recreation room plus storage! Can't say enough about this location from walk to town, award winning schools, parks, train,golf course and more. It's a great life here!

Enjoy charming living in your gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath home located on a quiet cul de sac in Lake Forest. Almost two dozen mature trees fill this stunning low maintenance newly fenced backyard which can be viewed from a large deck that runs the length of the house. Over $50K in updates include a finished basement, remodeled guest bathroom, new foyer hardwood and extensive lighting. Gleaming hardwood flooring throughout. The welcoming foyer provides views into formal living and dining room. Gourmet kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, custom wood-paneled refrigerator, granite countertops, connected wet-bar/butler's pantry and eating area with exterior access to the deck and yard. Warm and inviting family room highlights floor to ceiling stone fireplace and direct access to your deck and backyard. Half bathroom and laundry room complete main level. Escape to your master bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite. Three additional bedrooms and the newly renovated full bathroom adorn second level. The indoor putting green will help you improve your putting game during those long Chicago winters! Close proximity to two metra lines, RT41, Lake Forest College and plenty more! Welcome Home!

Welcome to Fabulous 447 Appley Ave in Libertyville! This Home Features 3 Bedrooms, 2.1 Bathrooms, 2 Car Garage, Expansive Backyard (.50 Acre) and Beach/Lake Rights (Lake Minear)! Private Key for Homeowners is $50 per year. Enjoy Fishing and Swimming this Summer. The Minute You Drive Up, You'll Immediately Notice The Great Curb Appeal For This Beautiful Home! Filled With Great Natural Light & Gleaming Hardwood Floors Throughout, The Foyer Leads to the Living Room & Dining Room with Neutral Paint & Crown Molding, Beautiful Kitchen with Rich Maple 42" Soft Close Cabinets with Pull Out Shelves, All Stainless Steel Appliances, (Stove/Refrigerator/Dishwasher 2019) Seller has a new Microwave in the box still that is a companion piece to the stove that will be included. The stove and microwave have Bluetooth Function. Glass Tile Backsplash, Double Stainless Steel Sinks with Brushed Nickel Fixtures, Breakfast Bar & Recessed Lighting, Large Family Room with Neutral Paint, Crown Molding, Wood Burning Brick Fire Place & Slider to Concrete Patio/Backyard, Laundry Room with Ceramic Tile Floor, White Washer & Dryer and Powder Room! The Upper Level Features Master Suite with Large Closet, Neutral Paint, Ceiling Fan, Large Closet and Attached Master Bathroom with Porcelain Tile Floors, Wood Vanity with Oil Rubbed Bronzed Fixtures & Standup Shower with Custom Tilework, 2 Additional Bedrooms with Ceiling Fans & Large Closets, 2nd Full Bathroom with Ceramic Tile Floor, Double Sink with Oil Rubbed Bronzed Fixtures, Shower/Tub Combo with Beautiful Subway Tile! The 3rd Level Windows in the Bedrooms and Master Bath, plus the 2nd Level Picture Window and both Kitchen Windows were replaced in 3/2018. The Lower Level Finished Basement Features Recreation Room with Neutral Carpet that was installed in July 2017 and has Neutral Paint! Electrical was updated July 2017 and the owners also installed new Insulation in both attics at that time. Enjoy Cookouts & Outdoor Fun in Your Large Beautiful

Prepare to fall in love with this 5 bedroom, 4.1 bath cul-de-sac home tucked away in Canterbury subdivision presenting in-law arrangement. Over $100K in recent upgrades have been done including roof, insulated garage doors, hardwood flooring, air conditioner and furnace! Gleaming hardwood flooring, beautifully detailed millwork and high end finishes are just a few of the finest details. Grand entrance invites you into sun-filled living and dining room. Recently remodeled gourmet kitchen boasts island with breakfast bar, granite countertops and double oven. Eating area opens up to stunning family room featuring vaulted ceiling, skylight, floor to ceiling brick fireplace and exterior access. Relax in your sunroom overlooking breathtaking scenery! Office with double French doors, half bathroom and laundry room complete the main level. Master suite is a dream highlighting crown molding, walk-in closet, two-sink vanity, Whirlpool tub and separate shower. Three additional bedrooms, all with walk-in closets and two sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom, and full bathroom adorn the second level. Finished basement presents in-law arrangement with recreation room, game room, exercise room, 2nd kitchen, bedroom and full bathroom. Unfinished storage space offers room for storage! Relax in seclusion on your backyard deck and patio surrounding nature's beauty.

Completed in 2001, this magnificent, one-of-a-kind 6 bedroom, 6.2 bath estate overlooking Lake Michigan exemplifies what can be built today with detail & craftsmanship from the past. The stunning great room was designed by Alfred Granger in 1928. Stuart Cohen designed a 6 bedroom new home around the historic great room. After 8 years of fastidious design & construction, the carved limestone, brick & timber home was completed in 2001. Much of the woodwork & lighting was designed & fabricated in England. The landscaped bluff, an engineering feat taking 5 years to complete, was developed with stone paths, steps and terraces leading to a 2,500 appx square foot heated boat house & terrace & approx 400 feet of protected beach. This 9,097 appx square foot estate also features a DeGiulio kitchen, handsome library & 2nd floor office. The walk-out lower level includes a home theater, exercise room and wet bar -all with lake views. 3 car garage & more. Enjoy entertaining in this spectacular estate with mesmerizing lake views and beach like no other. Perfection. For more information on this property, contact the listing agent, Lyon Folker Campbell Partners at (847) 828-9991 or [email protected]

This beautifully updated 4 bedroom 3 bath home with 2.5 car attached garage presides over a prime cul-de-sac lot that backs to Nicholas-Dowden Park. Light & neutral interior. Large living room with hardwood floors. Generous master suite includes updated bath including large modern shower enclosure. Kitchen updates include beautiful wood cabinets and solid surface countertops. You can access the multi-level deck from the kitchen and from the lower level family room. Deck overlooks the park in in addition to your private back yard. Lower level features an ample family room, fourth bedroom, third full bathroom, and laundry room. Newer appliances and mechanicals. Back roof includes solar panels to help reduce electric costs (average electric bill-$65/mo. per Com Ed). Concrete drive. This nicely updated and well-maintained home in an outstanding location is priced to be an exceptional value. See it today!

Stunning ranch home nestled in the prestigious gated Merit Club community.Bright & welcoming foyer greets you as you enter this exquisite home. Enjoy gatherings in your generously-sized great room with vaulted ceilings and inviting fireplace offering gorgeous backyard views through the wall of windows. Cozy den adjacent to the great room is an ideal spot to enjoy your favorite book. Cook your favorite meals in your gourmet kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances, island with breakfast bar & eating area. Celebrate those special meals in your lovely dining room. Incredible Master bedroom suite with generous walk in closet has a NEWLY UPDATED stunning spa like master bathroom with luxurious tub, separate shower, beautiful vanity with double sink. A DREAM come true! Convenient laundry room located off the garage is ideal..Lower level provides family room, potential third bedroom and an abundance of storage space. Backyard is your dreamland presenting sun-filled patio, mature trees & professional landscaping. Make an appointment today to view what could be your beautiful new home!

The original limestone garden gate along Deerpath Road is a stunning entry to this elegant Georgian designed by Frederick Wainwright Perkins. A sunny, modern kitchen with white oak herringbone flooring and full butler's pantry, all new gorgeous baths including desirable his & her master baths, and the beauty of new stylish 21st century decorating - make this an extraordinary combination for today's buyer. Irreplaceable details include a cherry paneled living room, hand-carved Carrera marble foyer, pre-war Beaux-Arts fashion elements, incredible crown moldings topping tall ceilings and a note-worthy garden room fountain. Third floor walk-up attic provides flexible space, BRAND-NEW elevator, 3 car garage and full basement. South-facing terrace overlooks a lush backyard which incorporates surviving hardscape from the original 1860 gardens designed by Frank Calvert. A truly magnificent brick home with a gorgeous site makes this a solid investment. Available furnished.

Beautifully updated home with beautifully scaled sun filled rooms and a full walk-out lower level! A large center foyer welcomes you with a huge picture window bringing in natural light and views of the gardens. A fresh white kitchen features quartz counters, subway tile backsplash and a separate breakfast room. A large dining room flows easily to a spacious family room with a beautiful wood burning fireplace and walls of windows overlooking the private back yard. The upper level offers privacy and boast hardwood floors throughout. A beautiful master suite has a gorgeous bath with a double vanity, free standing shower and soaking tub. A large walk-in closet completes the suite. Two spacious family bedrooms share a newly redone bath. The lower level offers another fireplace, huge rec room, 4th bedroom and a full bath. Huge sliding glass doors and windows provide natural light and access to an awesome backyard with mature landscaping. A sub-basement has tremendous storage. Over 3000 square feet of finished living space! Great neighborhood, close to train, shopping, restaurants. Award winning schools.

This elegant Colonial home sits on a beautiful 1.4-acre lot in one of Lake Forest's premier in-town locations. Built in 1980 and extensively updated by the current owners the home features a floor plan that flows seamlessly between the formal living spaces, the casual living and the outdoor entertaining spaces. Highlights include herringbone floor in entry hallway, volume ceilings, beautifully appointed formal living room with fireplace, dining room with decorative fireplace, plus first floor study with fireplace, wet bar, lovely bookcases and millwork. The stunning custom kitchen features cherry cabinets, limestone floors, Sub Zero, Viking 6 burner range, functional island, and large eating area adjacent to 3-season sunroom. The inviting family room has fireplace, wet bar, built ins and French doors to one of the bluestone patios. The main floor also includes a lovely guest suite, a nanny suite, and mudroom/laundry room and 2 staircases .The master suite has 2 separate full bathrooms and closet areas, fireplace, beautiful decorating and access to nursery or sitting room and cedar closet. The second floor also features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and an expansive bonus room. The walk out basement has a recreation room, gathering room with fireplace, exercise room, full bath, large storage room, and 2,000 bottle wine cellar. Exterior highlights are a 4-car heated garage, additional parking, an exceptional tennis court, bluestone patios, and meticulous landscaping.

This custom built home located across from a serene nature conservancy offers privacy yet it is close to everything, walking distance to Metra, shops and parks! Wonderful scale & flow, 10 ft ceilings, hardwood floors and extensive crown moldings. The first floor features a spacious family room with vaulted ceilings, over-sized windows, a center fireplace flanked by pretty built-ins and it flows easily to a sun filled large kitchen with breakfast room, a center island with additional seating, granite counters and stainless appliances. Sliding glass doors provide access to a large cedar deck, brick patio, gazebo and a tranquil back yard. A private study with French doors overlooks the back gardens. An elegant living room offers a marble surround fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. The formal dining room has pretty views of the perennial gardens and Open Lands. A large mudroom with laundry room and an extra refrigerator has wonderful storage and folding space and gives access to the side yard and a 3 car garage. A second powder room is conveniently located off the back. A very pretty second floor master suite overlooks a beautiful nature conservancy and offers tray ceiling and a cozy sitting area, huge walk in closet, marble bath with double sinks & dressing table, free standing shower and Jacuzzi tub and a private linen closet. Two other family bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath with two separate vanities, the third bedroom has access to a private bath. The finished lower level features tall ceilings, a large rec room with built-in desk and bookcases, a small wet bar and a 5th bedroom and full bath. Wonderful outdoor space with professionally landscaped back yard and well established perennial gardens. Additional highlights include all brick exterior, new cedar roof ('17), concrete driveway and a side loaded garage.

This spectacular estate was designed by renowned architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, for Louis F. Swift. Set in a prime location near Lake Forest Country Day School, downtown Lake Forest, and Onwentsia Club, this 7 bedroom, 5.2 bath estate exudes a sense of luxury and elegance that rivals the grand estates on the east coast. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, stayed here during his visit in 1924. The intricately detailed plaster ceilings in the solarium, entresol, living room and dining room are truly magnificent. The gorgeous formal rooms open to an expansive bluestone terrace with formal gardens that surround the beautifully restored monumental fountain. Breath-taking sunset views and stunning grounds complete this historic masterpiece. This appx 3.5 acre estate includes 2 PIN numbers; 1 parcel is appx 1.8 acres of vacant buildable land with utilities and can be sold separately in the future. Interior features include 5 large bedroom suites, a new master bath and dressing room, handsome library, butler's pantry, kitchen & breakfast area open to a large family room, 2 wet bars, high ceilings, fabulous moldings, hardwood and stone floors, a greenhouse, 3-car garage and more. Enjoy entertaining family and friends in this fabulous estate with amazing, private grounds with lush gardens, manicured hedges, a sprawling lawn and stone terraces. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this remarkable historic estate. For more information on this property, contact the listing agent, Lyon Folker Campbell Partners at (847) 828-9991 or [email protected]

LOW TAXES & NO ASSOCIATION FEES!!! This exceptional home has so many distinctive features. A few that make a splash are the oversized lot, desirable area, convenient (close to school) location, custom blinds throughout the house, new 2nd floor windows, appliances, roof, utilities, and the fully-renovated second floor and basement. An appealing drive-up impresses, with mature landscaping, welcoming walk-up, and attached tandem 2-car garage (fits 3 cars). Step inside to appreciate the open-concept floor plan, highlighted by hardwood flooring and fresh, neutral paint. Natural sunlight from the many new windows exudes a warm feel throughout. Find the well-appointed kitchen ready to impress with not only newer appliances, lots of cabinetry, counter space, recessed lighting, and a huge eat-in bar for seating, but a kitchenette area leading to the back deck and a versatile built-in and desk space for work from home. Along with the kitchen, the main level offers a formal dining space with a fireplace, living area that opens to a roomy back deck, an office, and powder room. Upstairs find the master suite; relax here with room to stretch and enjoy the impressive bath featuring granite, custom lighting, and soaking tub with shower. Three additional bedrooms and an updated full bath complete this level. Guests and family alike will feel at home! Have fun in the finished basement with concrete ceilings, custom built-in entertainment system, bar with seating, and tile-flooring for easy care. Take the fun outside and relax in the hot tub or on the large back deck and lawn. Nice shed for storage and greenery provides some privacy. A dual furnace, humidifier and AC, 8 years old roof, 7 year old hot water heater, and 5 year old whole house generator round out this home's features. Add easy access to nearby school, park district & other amenities. You've got every reason to make this your next home!

Don't miss this sprawling French Country home with beautiful architecture, generously sized rooms and a gorgeous yard! The first floor with updated kitchen features sliders from the eating area to the patio and is adjacent to the family room with bay nook and fireplace. A large living and dining room are set off the kitchen and lead to a gorgeous Great Room with vaulted ceiling, skylights and lots of natural light. Off the foyer is a paneled library with custom built-ins and a cozy fireplace and offers lots of privacy from the rest of the home. On the south wing there is a bonus room with full bath that allows for lots of flexibility and could make a perfect guest suite. Upstairs there is a large Master Suite, four additional bedrooms and three full baths -- all with beautiful hardwood floors under the carpet. The basement offers a finished recreation room, lots of storage and laundry area. The spectacular backyard with mature trees and professional landscaping is wonderful for relaxing or entertaining. A 4+ car garage completes this one-of-a-kind property.