Home Details for 17278 Laube Road

Located in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois, you have a one-of-a-kind property. Situated on 20+/- fenced acres, this property gives you a little bit of everything. As you come off Laube Road, you hit the electrically operated gated entrance and a long winding blacktop driveway. As you come up the drive, you have native grasses and flowers for wildlife. Continuing up the drive, you approach two pole buildings. The first pole building is 30ft. X 60ft. with two overhead doors, one being 14' for RV, larger trucks, and equipment. The second building (Morton) is 42 ft. X 60 ft. with two overhead doors with electric operators, and features a separate well and a 22x22 heated shop area with a wood stove. Next to the buildings is a 10ft X 12ft Greenhouse with an adjacent fenced garden. Past the tall pines tucked back in complete privacy, you are revealed the show-stopper house. Beautifully landscaped, the curb appeal is second to none. This is an architecturally designed, professionally decorated luxury ranch home featuring the highest quality construction with an all-brick exterior. The construction quality includes Marvin windows and doors, and all windows and doors are aluminum clad, and all sills are of 2 1/4 thick limestone for long-term, zero maintenance. As you enter the home, you are greeted by an oversized foyer with an amazing sitting room featuring built-in storage and a wood-burning fireplace. The open floor plan from the sitting room into the family room transitions nicely into the eat-in kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with all high-end Wolf appliances, including a Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with an under-counter ice maker, double ovens, and a five-burner cooktop with a Broan hood and exhaust system. The kitchen also features a Fisher Paykel dishwasher and garbage disposal. Customized Maple cabinets with designer trim. Granite and marble countertops throughout the home. Spacious pantry just next to the kitchen. The interior features "Ancient" limestone and large floor tiles in the main sections of the house. 12ft. ceilings and "Old-world" wall finishes by skilled artisans. On one wing of the home, you have a large Master suite with two huge walk-in closets. The bath features two sinks, a walk-in shower, and a soaking tub with marble floors and countertops. Matching marble interior window sills. On the other wing of the home, you have two additional bedrooms. The 2nd oversized bedroom has its own full bathroom. The 3rd bedroom, currently used as a den, has access to a full bathroom that it shares with the outdoor entertaining space. First-floor laundry off the kitchen area with Asco washer and dryer plus ample counter and cabinet space. Off the rear of the kitchen and family room area is a custom pool with waterfalls, a fountain, and hot tub by Neuman Pools of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, a famous provider of most large water parks worldwide. Exclusively serviced and maintained by Neuman Polls technicians. 3,400 square foot screen structure, designed by Florida architects and built to withstand hurricane force winds. Provides a wonderful additional outdoor living space in the warmer months. An outdoor kitchen, too! No worries about tracking water through the house, as there is access to a full bathroom. Lots of new mechanicals. Forced-air heating and A/C zoned for easily controlled comfort. Furnace and A/C unit are 5 years old. 75 Gallon water heater, water softener, and a pool heater are all new within the last five years. Also, a Reverse Osmosis water purification system. Whole-house Generac Generator with a separate dedicated 1,000-gallon propane tank for peace of mind in extended power outages. All roof water is diverted away from the foundation via an underground PVC drain system. Additional features include electrically operated shades in main rooms, an ADT security system, an epoxy floor in the garage, a sprinkler system, and much more.

• Parking

  • On Site
  • Attached
  • Garage

• Heating Information

  • Propane
  • Forced Air

• House Interior

  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Entrance Foyer

• Basement

  • Unfinished
  • Full

• Fire Place

  • Living Room
  • Wood Burning

• Cooling Information

  • Central Air

• Water Features

  • Well