Homes for sale - 361 Merry Oaks Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178

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Listed by Joanna Gautcher • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

$ 1,299,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

6.5 Baths

8,440 SqFt

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$ 1,299,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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5 Beds

6.5 Baths

8,440 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 8,440 sqft

Price per Sqft $153

Subdivision Merry Oaks

MLS Listing ID 12446689

Style Other

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 3

HOA Fees $475/ann

Year Built 2009

Annual Tax Amount $27,278

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 1.051 Acres

Lot Dimensions 207.18X134.74X220.34X66.98X92.55

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Experience unparalleled craftsmanship and gorgeous finishes in this remarkable luxury property. Set among the beauiful trees and lush landscaping on a full acre in Sycamore's premier Merry Oaks community. This French-inspired estate blends Old World charm with modern comforts and endless attention to detail. The exterior showcases stone, stucco, timber accents, iron balconies, and arched double doors with diamond-glass inlays, creating a striking first impression. A circular drive with brick inlay, stone columns, and custom lighting adds to the property's grand presence. Outdoor living takes center stage with multiple bluestone patios, a dramatic wood-burning stone fireplace, and gated entryways that frame panoramic woodland views. Step inside as the natural light pours into the two-story Great Room, highlighted by a stone fireplace, cedar walls, and tall windows with decorative shutters. The living room features French doors and glass transoms, while the formal dining room offers inspiring ambiance. The gourmet kitchen combines elegance and function with custom cabinetry, granite counters, crystal lighting over a generous island, high-end appliances, and a walk-in pantry/wine cellar. Just off the kitchen, the dinette with atrium door opens to the patio, and the sunroom-with reclaimed beams from an 1840s barn, limestone flooring, stone fireplace, and cupola chandelier-offers a memorable retreat. Additional main-level spaces include a versatile family room with vaulted trusses and wet bar, a light filled breakfast/coffee space, a studio/mudroom with garage access, and a heated 3.5-car garage. Two primary suites create private retreats. The main-floor suite features crown-lit ceilings, wool carpeting, spa bath, and private laundry. The second-floor suite includes a soaking tub, spacious shower, sitting room, and an extraordinary 14-foot walk-in closet with island, shelving, and dual chandeliers and additional large walk in closet and second floor laundry room adding extra convenience. Two junior suites with en suite baths plus a third-level flex area (perfect for office, art studio, game/billiard room) provide versatility. The finished lookout basement includes a second kitchen, fifth bedroom, fifth full bath, recreation and exercise areas, a third stone fireplace, and a children's playhouse all perfect for guests and entertaining. Modern systems include four-zone geothermal heating/cooling, radiant in-floor heating, a whole-home generator, and an elevator serving all three levels. With 8,440 sq. ft. above grade and 3,300 sq. ft. in the lower level, this residence offers nearly 11,740 sq. ft. of custom high end quality living space. Enjoy walking paths, ponds, parkland and wooded trails all just steps from home. A rare opportunity to own one of Sycamore's most impressive estates-thoughtfully designed, impeccably built, and surrounded by natural beauty.

Location

State IL

County Dekalb

Community Lake, Water Rights, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Rooms

Basement Finished, Egress Window, 9 ft + pour, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Stone/Rock, Full, Daylight

Interior

Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Elevator, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Heat Pump, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned, Geothermal, Radiant Floor

Cooling Central Air, Zoned, Geothermal

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 4

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Masonry, More than one, Stubbed in Gas Line

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Other, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier

Laundry Main Level, Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Lighting

Garage Spaces 3.0

View Y/N true

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Open Grnd, Backs to Trees/Woods, Level, Views

Story 3 Stories

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Brick,Stucco,Stone,Other,Combination

New Construction false

Schools

Middle Schools Sycamore Middle School

High Schools Sycamore High School

School District 427, 427, 427

Others

HOA Fee Include Insurance,Other

Ownership Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.

Special Listing Condition None

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361 Merry Oaks Drive Sycamore, IL 60178