$2,250,000 Northfield 5BR 6BA, What do you get when you combine an 8 in Northfield, Illinois

What do you get when you combine an 8 car garage, an utterly charming xxxx+ square foot lannon stone home with slate roof built in xxxx expanded and extensively renovated by renown North Shore architect Orren Pickell, a sparkling pool with accompanying magnificent pool house, a tennis court, cascading waterfalls and lily-filled ponds on a spectacular 2.5 acres? None other than a sensational paradise creating a resort-like atmosphere all year long! And this estate is located in the intimate town of Northfield only minutes to downtown Chicago expressways in the nationally acclaimed New Trier school district! A gracious foyer with accompanying original Art-Deco curved wrought-iron staircase provides a most welcoming entrance into this exceptional home. Enter into the living room with tremendous great room proportions. Imagine entertaining parties with music playing from the grand piano, sitting by the gorgeous wraparound granite wet bar or by 1 of 5 fireplaces all the while enjoying magnificent views of the lush grounds in each and every direction. The party can continue through French doors for outside enjoyment or be seated in the formal dining room which has an adjacent bayed serving area as well as a nearby butler?s pantry area with wet bar. Gourmet cooks will love the stunning kitchen filled with custom Neff cabinetry including beveled glass display cabinets, furniture-styled buffet/hutch and prized appliances such as the coveted La Cornue French-made range and oven along with four Sub Zero refrigerators and Thermador ovens. There is a large granite center island and an enormous eating area easily seating twelve opening to the extraordinary family room. Breathtaking best describes the family room. Wooden beamed and coffered ceilings create exciting architectural interest and two stories of windows provide panoramic views of the expansive acreage. There is a custom built-in entertainment center, a game area along with several seating areas and an inviting fireplace. Also located on the main floor is the library, which could be an office if desired; handsome floor-to-ceiling bookshelves grace a wall and there is another fireplace, this one with original curved Art Deco period surround. Five bedrooms are located on the upper level, all with private baths adjoining the rooms or nearby. 16th century antique doors open to the sumptuous, expanded master suite. Curved and vaulted ceilings provide a rotunda-like seating area centered around a romantic granite fireplace with room left over for a comfy chaise lounge and a writing desk, too; walk out to a private terrace and relish your park-like grounds or relax and unwind in the luxurious marble bath with custom cabinetry, steam shower and Jacuzzi. Plus there are 3 walk-in organized closets! The lower level is finished with more entertaining in mind. There is a large recreation room, with 5th fireplace and an adjoining curved wet-bar, an exercise room, half bath, a large laundry facility, and several storage areas. Pure fun can be had in the park-like grounds. A sparkling swimming pool with built-in whirlpool and inset shallow children?s area is surrounded by numerous patio entertainment areas; five sets of French doors open to a grand pool house complete vaulted planked and skylit ceilings, granite wet bar, dining and lounging areas and bathing facilities. A bluestone patio with nearby built-in granite-topped grill and serving area is surrounded by tiered streams meandering on to a large stone-bordered pond. Illuminated life-sized animals are interspersed amidst the grounds where whimsical sculptures are interspersed and illuminated. And, all the ponds, pool and underground sprinkling system are fed by absolutely free welListing originally posted at http