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<p>A 6-acre property near Chicago is on sale for $1.9 million.<br />
The unique home was designed to look like a princess' castle, according to the listing agent.<br />
The architecture still includes Medieval details despite having a modern interior.</p>
<p>A new real estate listing in Illinois looks like it was pulled from a princess fairy tale, and it was designed with that exact intention.</p>
<p>The $1.9 million property hit the market in Barrington Hills, and its unique architecture will certainly be a conversation starter for future visitors. It was designed by a father to look like a castle for his daughter who wanted to be a princess when she was 4 years old, according to listing agent Rob Morrison.</p>
<p>"They've just done everything to the actual definition of a castle as far as all the architecture on the inside and the outside," Morrison said.</p>
<p>The 7,500-square-foot residence features a home gym, indoor swimming pool, and more. </p>
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<div class="slide-title">The home is located in Barrington Hills, an affluent community 40 miles northwest of Chicago.</div>
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<p>Built in 1975, the castle is situated on six acres of land with an iron gate outlining the entry. Its unique exterior includes battlement walls that were used to protect against intruders during the Medieval period.</p>
<p>"Architectural elements of Medieval to modern day castles blend in creating an experience that lets your imagination run wild," <a href="https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/il/barrington-hills/3-saville-row/pid_54854949/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the listing reads</a>.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">Upon entry, guests are greeted by a grand foyer and a two-story staircase.</div>
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<p>The stonework is continued inside the home on columns. Several rooms feature light fixtures made of blown glass and iron. Renovated wood floors were recently restored to their natural state, per the listing.</p>
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<p>The updated kitchen has quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast room with access to the wrap-around deck.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">The residence consists of five bedrooms and five full bathrooms.</div>
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<p>In the family room, there's a fireplace and multiple ways to access the composite deck outside. There's space for a full game room, which is separated from the family room by arches, according to the listing.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">Its composite deck wraps around the home with multiple access points and seating areas.</div>
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<p>Outside the house, there are trails for hiking, horseback riding, and dirt biking situated on six acres of private land. The steel roof is another new addition to the property.</p>
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<p>The rooftop terrace features a stone fireplace, a deck, and watch tower turrets. It's accessed through French doors attached to the primary suite.</p>
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<div class="slide-title">Like the kitchen, bathrooms in the modern castle have also been renovated.</div>
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<p>Morrison told Insider that some of the bathrooms have been redone to be "up to speed for today's expectations." On the main floor, there are three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and two powder rooms.</p>
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<p>One particular bedroom was decorated with pink paint and whimsical designs inspired by fairytales. Although other areas of the house have been renovated to look more modern, it maintains some of its historical charm.</p>
<p>"You get inside and they have arcading from one room to the next to separate the two rooms with arches and columns," Morrison told Insider. "That's all part of the definition of a castle when you start looking at architecture and so on."</p>
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<p>The indoor pool can be accessed through the home or an outside patio, and it includes a concrete pool deck.</p>
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<p>The Medieval architecture appears ready for battle with a watch tower and arrow loops throughout. The watch tower turrets are complete with peepholes.</p>
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A 6-acre property near Chicago is on sale for $1.9 million.
The unique home was designed to look like a princess’ castle, according to the listing agent.
The architecture still includes Medieval details despite having a modern interior.
A new real estate listing in Illinois looks like it was pulled from a princess fairy tale, and it was designed with that exact intention.
The $1.9 million property hit the market in Barrington Hills, and its unique architecture will certainly be a conversation starter for future visitors. It was designed by a father to look like a castle for his daughter who wanted to be a princess when she was 4 years old, according to listing agent Rob Morrison.
“They’ve just done everything to the actual definition of a castle as far as all the architecture on the inside and the outside,” Morrison said.
The 7,500-square-foot residence features a home gym, indoor swimming pool, and more.
The home is located in Barrington Hills, an affluent community 40 miles northwest of Chicago.
Rob Morrison/Coldwell
Built in 1975, the castle is situated on six acres of land with an iron gate outlining the entry. Its unique exterior includes battlement walls that were used to protect against intruders during the Medieval period.
“Architectural elements of Medieval to modern day castles blend in creating an experience that lets your imagination run wild,” the listing reads.
Upon entry, guests are greeted by a grand foyer and a two-story staircase.
Rob Morrison/Coldwell Banker
The stonework is continued inside the home on columns. Several rooms feature light fixtures made of blown glass and iron. Renovated wood floors were recently restored to their natural state, per the listing.
Despite its historical exterior, the kitchen is updated with modern appliances.
Rob Morrison/Coldwell Banker
The updated kitchen has quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast room with access to the wrap-around deck.
The residence consists of five bedrooms and five full bathrooms.
Rob Morrison/Coldwell Banker
In the family room, there’s a fireplace and multiple ways to access the composite deck outside. There’s space for a full game room, which is separated from the family room by arches, according to the listing.
Its composite deck wraps around the home with multiple access points and seating areas.
Rob Morrison/Coldwell Banker
Outside the house, there are trails for hiking, horseback riding, and dirt biking situated on six acres of private land. The steel roof is another new addition to the property.
Additional outdoor seating is available on the rooftop terrace.
Rob Morrison/Coldwell Banker
The rooftop terrace features a stone fireplace, a deck, and watch tower turrets. It’s accessed through French doors attached to the primary suite.
Like the kitchen, bathrooms in the modern castle have also been renovated.
Rob Morrison
Morrison told Insider that some of the bathrooms have been redone to be “up to speed for today’s expectations.” On the main floor, there are three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and two powder rooms.
Although the house has been modernized, some imaginative details still remain.
Rob Morrison/Coldwell Banker
One particular bedroom was decorated with pink paint and whimsical designs inspired by fairytales. Although other areas of the house have been renovated to look more modern, it maintains some of its historical charm.
“You get inside and they have arcading from one room to the next to separate the two rooms with arches and columns,” Morrison told Insider. “That’s all part of the definition of a castle when you start looking at architecture and so on.”
Its indoor pool includes a waterfall hot tub.
Rob Morrison/Coldwell Banker
The indoor pool can be accessed through the home or an outside patio, and it includes a concrete pool deck.
The watch tower turrets can be accessed by climbing ladders.
Rob Morrison/Coldwell Banker
The Medieval architecture appears ready for battle with a watch tower and arrow loops throughout. The watch tower turrets are complete with peepholes.
