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Rich Ayers

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$1,000,000

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4 Beds

2.5 Baths

4,071 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,071 sqft

Price per Sqft $245

MLS Listing ID 12753231

Style Other

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1933

Annual Tax Amount $12,228

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 1.240 Acres

Lot Dimensions 125 x 432

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Welcome to Castlewood, a truly one-of-a-kind 1933 French Normandy stone estate set on approximately 1.25 heavily wooded acres along the DuPage River and bordering Blackwell Forest Preserve. Beyond the main residence, the property includes a detached coach house/studio with full bath and loft, along with expansive garage space for multiple vehicles and a second-floor workshop and storage area. Behind its gated entrance, towering 100-plus-year-old trees and extensive gardens originally designed by landscape architect Anthony Tyznik of The Morton Arboretum create an exceptional sense of privacy and place, with successive blooms bringing color to the grounds from early spring through fall. A sweeping brick-paver drive and courtyard welcome you to the home, while the wooded grounds extend toward the river. Yet this remarkable property is just minutes from I-88 and convenient to downtown Wheaton and Naperville. Rich in architectural character and craftsmanship, the residence is constructed of local yellow limestone and distinguished by steeply pitched rooflines, leaded-glass doors and windows, beautiful millwork, exposed beams, handmade Mexican tile floors, a dramatic curved staircase and multiple fireplaces. The kitchen features an expansive granite-topped peninsula, custom cabinetry and Sub-Zero refrigerator and opens to an inviting fireside sitting area. A cherry library with custom built-ins, family room with a dramatic stone fireplace, and charming screened stone porch create warm and memorable living spaces throughout. Upstairs, the home's distinctive architecture continues with a beautifully curved stair hall that rises into the home's turret, creating one of its most memorable interior spaces. The primary suite includes a private bath and custom built-ins, while two additional bedrooms share another full bath. One level above, the finished attic provides a spacious fourth bedroom and additional flexible living space. The finished basement adds another layer of character with a family room, substantial stone fireplace, bar, wine cellar, walk-in vault and additional entertaining space. Outside, the brick-paver patio and courtyard with an outdoor fireplace and oven offer wonderful spaces for entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful wooded setting. The detached coach house/studio features soaring wood ceilings, exposed beams, a stone fireplace, full bath and loft, offering exceptional flexibility as a home office, guest space or private retreat. Car collectors and anyone needing serious workspace will appreciate the expansive garage space with room for multiple vehicles and a second-floor workshop and storage area. Rarely does a property combine this level of architectural interest, history, privacy, acreage and versatility in such a convenient western suburban location. Castlewood is more than a home-it is a private estate with a character and sense of place all its own.

Location

State IL

County Dupage

Area Warrenville

Rooms

Basement Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full

Interior

Interior Features Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Dining Combo, Granite Counters

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 4

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter

Equipment Water-Softener Owned, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Humidifier

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Fire Pit, Breezeway, Lighting

Garage Spaces 5.0

Community Features Gated, Street Paved

Waterfront Description River Front, Water Rights

View Water

Roof Type Other

Building

Lot Description Forest Preserve Adjacent, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Water Rights, Wooded, Rear of Lot, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Limestone, No

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Well

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Limestone

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Bower Elementary School

Middle Schools Hubble Middle School

High Schools Wheaton Warrenville South H S

School District 200 , 200, 200

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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Listed by Kathleen Davine of Baird & Warner Fox Valley-Geneva

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Rich Ayers

+1(630) 430-5927

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28W670 Batavia RD Warrenville, IL 60555

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