Property Description 245 Sunrise Lane, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047
Experience the ultimate lakefront lifestyle in this legacy home, perfectly positioned as a full-time residence or second-home retreat, offering 80 feet of private shoreline on spring-fed Lake Zurich, set on nearly three-quarters of an acre just an hour from downtown Chicago. Lakefront living at its best, featuring a private boat dock with lift, sandy beach, limestone fire pit and patio, and an expansive backyard designed for family gatherings and unforgettable summer entertaining. Panoramic lake views and unique custom design features define this extensively renovated three-level home. The main level is characterized by a thoughtfully redesigned open plan that captures a seamless connection to the water. Custom oversized windows flood the interior with natural light. Exposed timber beams, stone and brick detailing, and French oak 10" wide plank flooring add architecturally appealing design elements. The kitchen is a true design statement, appointed with Wood-Mode cabinetry and high-end appliances, including a La Cornue range and oven with a 48-inch stainless steel range hood, a Miele combination steam convection oven, and an extraordinary oversized 6'3" x 8'4" Quartz island. A custom 12' x 3'6" sliding window with a 6' clear opening opens directly onto a 30-foot-wide deck with incredible lake views, creating a functional indoor-outdoor setting and a true showplace for entertaining, enhanced by a built-in six-zone wireless HEOS sound system that provides audio throughout the main living spaces. A custom 16' x 6' picture window highlights expansive lake views, while the oversized living room with multiple seating areas flows into the breakfast lounge and dining room, offering exceptional space for relaxed living and entertaining. A dramatic foyer with soaring 22-foot vaulted ceilings welcomes guests into the warm, inviting home while immediately capturing the surrounding water views. A one-of-a-kind wine room enriched with reclaimed elements, Chicago brick flooring, built-in custom legacy cabinetry, two wine coolers, and additional wine storage, all anchored by an original Italian hand-painted mural, creating a space layered with craftsmanship, warmth, and old-world charm. The top floor features four spacious bedrooms and two baths, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet, private balcony, and a spa-inspired master bathroom with heated floors and an oversized, custom, glass-enclosed shower finished with a river-rock decorative base. The main level features the fifth bedroom, currently styled as an office, complemented by a full bath. The lower-level family room offers a warm and inviting atmosphere centered around a gas fireplace, built-in cabinetry with a white quartz countertop, generous storage, and a fully updated bath. An 8-foot sliding patio door opens to a limestone patio and expansive grounds framed by lush perennial gardens, layered landscaping, limestone walkways, a limestone fire pit seating area connected to the beach, a granite boulder shoreline, and river rock borders. Overlooking the lake, the three-season room is a striking extension of the home, framing the water from nearly every angle and offering an exceptional setting for relaxed mornings, long conversations, and evenings shaped by the view. The Ultimate Lakefront Retreat - This warm, inviting, and unique home will provide years of wonderful family memories and many gathering spaces for your favorite daily routines, be it enjoying the sunrise from a bedroom, a bold cup of coffee on the deck, an exceptional glass of wine from the wine cellar, or the thrill of watching a barefoot skier on a sunny summer morning.