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Stunning custom brick and stone waterfront estate on 1.3 acres $1,299,000

26 Forest Lane, South Barrington, IL 60010

6 br, 5.0 ba, 1995 6229 sf
Cook County
Ad #: 6641880

Home Under Contract

Stunning custom brick and stone waterfront estate on 1.3 acres in Forest Knoll. Home features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, the home showcases remarkable architectural details throughout. First floor includes a formal living room and dining room with coffered ceilings, inviting family room with a copper ceiling and turret, large kitchen with a fireplace and breakfast room, private office and three season room. Second floor boasts master suite that is a luxurious retreat with a turret sitting area and its own fireplace both in bedroom and bath - bathroom offers cathedral ceiling, large double vanity and soaker tub. In addition, 4 additional bedrooms on second floor including one that measures 20x35 and could be a fantastic in-law suite with it's own ensuite bath. Large walkout basement with recreation room, bedroom, full bath and exercise room and turret. Recent improvements to home include new roof with 50 year warranty (2017), new carpeting (2025) and two new furnaces and humidifiers (2022). Original windows in home are reflected in price. Lakefront views and inviting outdoor patio and screened in porch, this elegant home seamlessly blends luxury with tranquility in South Barrington.

Property Details

  • Beds: 6
  • Baths: 5.0
  • Sq Feet: 6229
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Location: (private lake, pond, creek)
  • Acres: 1.300
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterview: Yes
  • ViewTypes: Water
  • County: Cook County
  • Community: Forest Knoll
  • Heat/AC: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned (Heating)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplaces: Has Fireplace
  • Property Taxes: $18,313
  • MLS #: 12475894
  • Yearly HOA Fee: $1,800

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Contact Agent
Listing Agent: Judy Ann Bruce, Compass Real Estate, 847-323-8947, 847-306-6158 Listing Site, Listing Status: Under Contract
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Lake Home Under Contract in South Barrington, Illinois
Ad Number : 6641880
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Added: Sep 20, 2025
Updated on: Oct 16, 2025
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