1484 Meadowlark Drive
Long Grove, IL 60047

Nantucket comes to Long Grove in this gorgeous coastal style home set on a stunning 4 acre homesite in the heart of Long Grove! Professionally designed and landscaped by a top nationally rated landscape architect, the grounds offer beautifully tranquil vistas out of every window. Entering the lot up the long driveway, the mature trees and beautiful gardens beckon you to a welcoming sanctuary. The home is perfectly sited to take advantage of light all day, with an in-ground pool, sport court, and garden house adding entertainment venues and functionality. There is a prairie path circling the property with beautiful views throughout. The charming garden house offers room for the dedicated gardener with a second floor which can be used as a play house, home office, or art studio. Moving indoors, the home was expertly designed and interpreted in a classic style with large rooms and big expanses of windows to bring in natural light all day. White millwork, volume ceilings, outstanding craftsmanship and beautiful architectural details are consistent throughout. The thoughtfully designed plan includes a study unlike any you've ever seen, with windows on three sides, fabulous built-in bookcases, wood box ceiling beams, and room for multiple work spaces. French doors lead out to the expansive sunroom which includes a fireplace, stone flooring and classic beadboard ceiling detail. The heart of the home is the kitchen, and this kitchen could be in a model home! A 2019 remodeling showcases a transitional style with furniture quality custom cabinetry reaching the ceiling in a warm nutmeg finish. Built-in lighting, high end quartzite counters and backsplash, and all Wolf Sub Zero appliances, this kitchen was designed for gourmet cooking and everyday functionality. Appliances include a convection cooktop, refrigerator/freezer, coffee machine, grill, steam oven, dishwasher, and extensive storage. A Quartzite beverage counter includes wine and beer refrigerators for entertaining ease. The expansive island includes storage, Kohler gourmet sink and a walnut butcher block counter with seating for 4. The kitchen opens to the dining room, with a gorgeous tray ceiling and walls of windows overlooking the beautiful yard and pool. There is easy access to the pool area, the back terrace and the backyard. The indoor/outdoor flow is amazing. The next stop is the great room, with French doors flanking the outside walls to continue the flow outdoors, a stunning stone fireplace, and plenty of room for relaxing or entertaining. The first floor also includes two powder rooms for both formal and casual use, a functional mudroom, and a beautifully detailed piano room, reading room or second study. Head upstairs for the evening to the most tranquil and beautiful primary suite around. With a lovely bedroom that includes a tray ceiling, custom lighting, and Walnut built-ins the experience continues through French doors to a large rooftop deck for enjoying the night sky. The spacious primary bathroom includes custom cabinetry with furniture details, granite counters, double sinks, great storage, water closet, and walk-in shower. A seamless transition leads to a fantastic closet with great built-ins. There are two more beautifully detailed bedrooms, one with a rooftop deck, which share a spacious Jack and Jill bathroom. Head downstairs to the lower level, entertaining is easy with a great Walnut bar, built-in TV, pool table room, bathroom, and a large work-out room with mirrored walls. Head back outside to enjoy the in-ground pool plus the nearby sport court. The detached three car garage is accessed through a charming pergola walk-way, with a separate storage area. New cedar shake roof 2021, newer mechanicals, generator, pergola. This home is beautiful, functional, and versatile. This is your chance to own a magnificent estate on a private sanctuary lot in the heart of Long Grove. District 96 & Stevenson High School. Do not miss this!....