278 Donlea Road
Barrington Hills, IL 60010

Status: Active
Single Family
6 beds
4 baths
5,795 sq.ft
Listing Price: $1,250,000

About this home

Quintessential Barrington Hills Estate in the private enclave of Oak Brae. Set on 8.7 Acres with a pond (stocked), the current owners have enjoyed the charm of an old fashioned setting where their 5700 plus square foot colonial rests. It holds many large rooms that are big on style, built-ins, and character. The 3 car garage, potting shed and Walden Pond with it's hand-built cabin overlooking it are irreplaceable. 100 year old wood was harvested from the family farm to use for the cabin. Much of the interior has been freshly painted. Each bedroom is unique and appealing. The Primary Bedroom on the first floor, (currently used as a library) offers an ensuite bathroom. There is a Primary Bedroom on the second floor as well. Bedrooms 4 & 5 are tandem bedrooms. There are old fashioned front and back staircases. Feel free to ask Cathy about expanding closets on the first or second floor in these rooms, as there are options. Oak Brae is a neighborhood of 6 homes off of Donlea Road. The home is being sold "as is". Enjoy book club in the gazebo while you listen to nature. The home and land are very warm and inviting. Someday, you too can hold a wedding here, much like the movie Father of the Bride.

Property details

Property / Lot Details
Acreage 8.73
Lot Dimensions 8.73
Lot Description Horses Allowed, Pond(s), Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Garden, Partial Fencing, Views, Woven Wire Fence
Lot Size 8.0-9.99 Acres
Main Sq Ft 3457
Other Structures Gazebo, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Garage(s)
Ownership Fee Simple
Square Footage Comments Refer to the attached iGuide under media with this listing to understand better that the square footage is 5795
Style of House Colonial
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft 6648
Total Sq Ft 5795
Type Detached 2 Stories
Property Type Detached Single
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft 853
Upper Sq Ft 2338
Interior Features
Additional Rooms Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage, Attic, Great Room
Appliances Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft 5795
Square Feet 5,795
Square Feet Source Plans
Basement Description Unfinished
Basement Bathrooms No
Basement Partial
Bedrooms Count 6
Bedrooms Possible 6
Basement Sq Ft 853
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Fireplace Location Family Room, Living Room, Den/Library, Great Room
Fireplace Count 4
Fireplace Details Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
Baths FULL Count 4
Baths Count 5
Baths Half Count 1
Interior Property Features Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Atrium Door(s), Separate Dining Room, Some Storm Doors
Total Rooms 12
Rooms
room 1
Type Bedroom 5
Level Second
Dimensions 11X19
Flooring Hardwood
room 2
Type Bedroom 6
Level Main
Dimensions 18X32
Flooring Hardwood
room 3
Type Foyer
Level Main
Dimensions 15X6
Flooring Other
room 4
Type Mud Room
Level Main
Dimensions 11X4
Flooring Other
room 5
Type Storage
Level Main
Dimensions 10X6
Flooring Other
room 6
Type Attic
Level Second
Dimensions 25X33
Flooring Other
room 7
Type Great Room
Level Main
Dimensions 17X28
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 13X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 17X17
Flooring Hardwood
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Second
Dimensions 11X19
Flooring Hardwood
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 22X17
Flooring Other
room 15
Type Family Room
Level Main
Dimensions 25X20
Flooring Hardwood
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 26X21
Flooring Other
Type Eating Area-Table Space, Island
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Second
Dimensions 11X10
Flooring Carpet
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 15X27
Flooring Other
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 21X18
Flooring Hardwood
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 81-90 Years
Approx Year Built 1935
Parking Total 4
Driveway Asphalt
Exposure South
Exterior Building Type Brick, Wood Siding
Exterior Property Features Patio, Porch, Hot Tub, Storms/Screens
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 4
Parking Garage
Roof Type Asphalt ,Other
Virtual Tour (Unbranded) External link
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 04/01/2024 3:55 pm
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
CommunityFeatures Horse-Riding Trails, Lake, Street Paved
Area Major Barrington Area
Corporate Limits Barrington
Directions County Line Rd West of Ridge, to Donlea then head Southwest
Equipment Water-Softener Owned, TV-Dish, Radon Mitigation System
Elementary School Countryside Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 220
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas
High Sch Barrington High School
High Sch Dist 220
Sewer Septic-Private
Water Private Well
Jr High/Middle School Barrington Middle School Prairie
Jr High/Middle Dist 220
Township Barrington

Financials

Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Master Association Fee No
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 01041000040000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $21,178
Tax Year 2022
$1,250,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12017488
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 33 days
Basement Partial
Type Detached 2 Stories
Parking Garage
List Date 04/01/2024
Year Built 1935
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