480 Miller RD North Barrington, IL 60010 Active
UPDATED: 06/06/2025 09:15 AM ON MARKET: 75 days on market
$2,500,000
7 Beds9 Baths10,039 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 10,039 sqft
Price per Sqft $249
MLS Listing ID 12340576
Style Traditional,Ranch
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 9
Annual Tax Amount $30,405
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 10.000 Acres
Lot Dimensions 10
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
INCREDIBLY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN PRIVATE BOTANIC GARDEN! - Welcome to the most spectacular estate in the Midwest. This expansive awe-inspiring 10-acre gated and fenced compound boasts a primary residence, detached two-story 3-car garage with a 4th bay for a private golf cart, a separate gated service entrance driveway, guest house, party room building, professional greenhouse, barn with 3 garage bays, gazebo, hoop house, a children's tree house, train depot, and more! One of the Crown Jewels of this compound is the prototypical full-sized Rico train station containing a one-of-a-kind PRIVATE FULLY-OPERATIONAL O-SCALE MODEL TRAIN MUSEUM, which houses an intricate model replica of Chicago designed and built by the owner! Explore the estate's lush landscape and discover the owner's passion and creative talent for gardening that includes 11 breathtaking themed gardens that took 60 years to cultivate, from the stunning Japanese garden to the magnificent MODEL TRAIN GARDEN RAILWAY that is 2.5X larger than Epcot's outdoor model train layout! This spectacular landscape - which includes EXTREMELY RARE mature TREES (including one specimen tree that is considered functionally extinct!), a PRIVATE LAKE, and a PRIVATE POOL - offers a serene sanctuary of endless natural beauty. The gardens have garnered NUMEROUS AWARDS over the years. This fabulous estate includes waterfalls, decorative ponds, and fountains throughout, and the property is ZONED FOR HORSES! The primary residence, with a lower-level walk-out / separate entrance, together with a guest house, includes a total of 5 fireplaces, and are both situated to take in the captivating gardens and lake VIEWS FROM EVERY WINDOW! The primary residence also has a professional CHEF'S KITCHEN and an original 1950s soda fountain next to the arcade room, which opens onto another patio - perfect for entertaining! Whether strolling through the meticulously designed gardens or marveling at the amazing views of model trains, this estate is nothing short of extraordinary. This property is being offered for the first time in over half a century! You will not find another estate with these unique offerings!
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Listed by Eugene Fu • @properties Christie's International Real Estate