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Truly one of a kind! Experience the utmost in luxury, tranquility and scenic beauty paired with some of the best views in Jo Daviess County, featuring breathtaking vistas stretching to the horizon and sweeping panoramas of seemingly endless countryside. Tucked at the end of a long private drive nestled amidst the trees on a towering elevated perch with 11 lush acres surrounding you'll discover this majestic 4 bed/4.5 bath masterpiece featuring over 6000 square feet of beautifully finished space, stunning architecture, incredible craftsmanship and design, high-end finishes, and flairs of classical and rustic elegance all combined with manicured grounds, stunning views that span for miles and miles, a main and lower-level garage totaling 6 car capacity, incredible outdoor living areas, and so much more. Grand, welcoming foyer greets you upon entry, and feeds to light and bright main level housing great room-style living area with gorgeous wood flooring throughout, soaring cathedral ceilings with striking wood clad arch, woodburning fireplace with granite surround, built-in bookcases that frame in a secondary fireplace, and direct access to expansive rear deck with ample room to entertain and enjoy the views that span deep into Wisconsin, huge open dining area with skylights above, antique woodstove and access to large screened porch, modern kitchen with sleek white cabinetry and glass door accents, granite counters, eat-at center island with integrated cooktop and dual ovens, and adjoining butler's pantry with built-in China cabinetry and granite prep counter with sink that seamlessly connects to tastefully appointed formal dining room with marble surround fireplace (two sided, see-through to living area), ornate chandelier, and graceful decorative pillars that lend to an air of distinction. Warm and inviting den has French door entry, two closets, impressive angular tray ceiling that highlights the room's unique lines and could easily be used as an additional bedroom with nicely appointed full bath just beyond in hall. Spacious primary bedroom is a haven of respite where you can enjoy waking up to colorful sunrise views, and offers dramatic cathedral ceilings, two walk-in closets, direct access to the rear deck, and has luxurious private bath with double vanity, tile surround shower, and corner whirlpool with windows that frame in the rural views beyond. Laundry room with sink, cabinetry and folding counter is conveniently tucked away with powder room adjacent. Retreat to the walk-out lower level with radiant in-floor heat throughout most spaces to find a generous family room with coffered ceiling featuring rich, wood beamed accents, woodburning fireplace with gas starter and floor to ceiling, limestone wall surround, full bar with sink, and door to rear aggregate patio with more amazing views, three comfortable guest bedrooms with easy access to full bath that has double vanity, whirlpool tub, and separate shower, library/office with stunning wall of built-in bookshelves with sliding ladder, large windows and doors that pull the outside in, corner antique woodstove, and adjoining access to lower screened porch, aggregate patio, and additional full bath, cozy sitting room, and secondary kitchenette with room for eat-in space that has its own entry from lower driveway. Three car main level garage has plenty of room for vehicles, toys and storage, and is supplemented by capped three car garage below with separate driveway to side of home. Enjoy the outdoors and natural scenery from upper or lower screened porch, rear deck, or lower patio areas. Just minutes to The Galena Territory or the shopping, dining and events of Downtown Galena. Sold nicely furnished with some exclusions and to be transferred via separate bill of sale. Simply a remarkable property in all facets from structure, to location, to setting and the captivating, unparalleled views. |
