GAMBINO REALTORS THE COLLECTION
NOVEMBER 2018
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elcome to the November issue of The Collection! We are proud of our new monthly e-magazine that reaches
over 65,500 households in Winnebago, Boone, and McHenry counties. Each month we will be sending you the finest homes in our collection of listings. Perhaps you will find inspiration for decorating your current home, or it could be that the home you have always dreamt about will catch your attention. In either case, feel free to browse at your leisure and enjoy these unique and stunning homes. Cordially, Jonathan R. Krause, CRB President JKrause@GoGambino.com
CONTENTS STUNNING EQUESTRIAN ESTATE
ADVENTUROUS LUXURY
CUSTOM BUILT ELEGANCE
UNIQUE EXECUTIVE CONDO
ZIMMERMAN BUILT HOME
PREP FOR HOLIDAY GUESTS
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STUNNING EQUESTRIAN ESTATE
• 4 BEDROOMS • SAUNA & GREENHOUSE • 59(+) ACRES • $950,000.00
Michelle Dollak 815•988•4363 Contact View Full Listing For Details
9758 Moate Road
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tunning Equestrian Estate encompassing 59(+) beautiful acres of green grass, mature trees, and a beautiful private 2(+) acre stocked pond. Envision the serene landscape and peaceful weekends to enjoy with family and friends. Relax in your personal sauna, spend a sunny afternoon in your very own greenhouse, and fish on your private pond. Explore your 20(+) acres of woodlands by horse, an atv or hike on foot. With your large workshop, 4 pole barns, and indoor arena, and an outdoor arena, there will be no problem housing all of your toys or equipment. Get cozy by the fireplace on those cool fall nights and be sure to invite all your friends and family because there is plenty of room to entertain. The log cabin inspired home is 3900(+) SQ FT of space including a 2nd kitchen, a sunny great room, and a big rec room. This property was created to be enjoyed by all.
ADVENTUROUS LUXURY
19290 Grade School Road
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eautiful and luxurious 5,000 SQ FT home to enjoy ample amounts of indoor and outdoor space. Fulfill your dream of riding horses on your own estate. Sit back and relax by the indoor arena pool or grill on the beautiful custom built double tiered trek deck. Walk your private 15 acres of fenced pasture and let your horses run free. With 2 large barns, you can have as many toys as you would like. Entertain friends and family in one of your two deluxe family rooms or in your updated kitchen with all the bells and whistles. After a great day of enjoying all of the propertie’s amenities, relax in your deluxe master bedroom suite.
• 6 BEDROOMS • POOL HOUSE & DIVING POOL • 20 ACRES • $650,000.00
Connie Paris 815•222•6076 Contact View Full Listing For Details
CUSTOM BUILT ELEGANCE 5328 Woodland Pond Lane
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l egant custom built, open concept home to call your own. Sit and relax on the beautiful large front porch or enjoy a dinner under the stars on the sprawling back deck. Walk through your welcoming front door to find a picturesque entry way with hardwood floors and a convenient office space with classic built ins for your collectibles or reading materials. This spacious two story features partial exposure overlooking a private pond. Relax in your master bedroom and relish in the luxury of the jetted tub and tiled shower. A gorgeous wall of windows awaits you to spend time viewing the nicely landscaped yard and pond. A unique dual staircase with a cat-walk invites you to overlook your open conept family room with a cozy fireplace. This home has all the amenities one could ask for. You will fall in love with this immaculately kept light and bright home.
• 4 BEDROOMS • 3 CAR GARAGE • PRIVATE POND • $459,000.00
Brent Hammack
815•509•5101 Contact View Full Listing For Details
UNIQUE EXECUTIVE CONDO 130 Callaway Cove
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nique executive free standing condo home in very desirable neighborhood. Designed for privacy and an active lifestyle without the outdoor maintenance. Unparalleled master bedroom en suite on main floor. Gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Huge living/dining room combo features picture windows overlooking green space and pond with fountains. Partially exposed lower level has wine cellar, 2nd kitchen, 2 bedrooms and large family or theater room. 2nd story features guest en suite bedroom plus library/office with fabulous built-ins. The home has 2 gas fireplaces, 3 -HVAC units, 4-car heated garage for the car enthusiast. Conveniently located minutes from the I-90 tollway (Riverside entrance).
Connie Paris 815•222•6076 Contact View Full Listing For Details
ZIMMERMAN BUILT HOME 1396 Castlehill Drive
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ne owner custom built home by Zimmerman. Approximately 4,000 SQ FT of style and luxury. An open floor plan with first floor den and master bedroom. Custom kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite and Bosch appliances. Master bath with double vanities, custom body sprays in shower and jetted tub. Awesome media room/rec room in lower level. Inground pool surrounded by custom patio and professional landscaping. Whole house has audio and top of the line security system. Irrigation system throughout the lush landscaping. Great home for entertaining!
Brad Zimmerman 815•985•2830 Contact View Full Listing For Details
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Six Simple Steps to Prep Your Home for Holiday Guests
o s t i n g has its shares of anxieties, especially if you’re striving to make your home welcoming. How do you know everyone will feel comfortable? And will you ever get a chance to relax yourself? You will if you focus on what’s really necessary. Here’s some steps to get your home ready and take the stress out of hosting. T he day before guests arrive is no time to pull apart junk drawers and clean out linen closts. Declutter your home, especially the guest rooms and public areas foyer, kitchen, living room, den, and dining room. If you run short on time, bag up the clutter and store it in car trunks, basements, and out-of-the-way closets. Sort and arrange after your guests depart. Even though you can navigate your home blindfolded, your guests can’t. Make sure outside lights are working so they don’t trip on the way to your door. Put motion-activated night lights in hallways, bathrooms, and bedrooms to ensure safe passage after the sun sets. Your homes foyer is the first place guests see, so make a good first impression. Place a small rug or welcome mat at the entrance to protect floors from mud and snow. Clear out shoes, umbrellas, and other clutter. Add extra hooks to walls so guests can hang their coats and hats. Add a storage bench where guests can remove boots and shoes.
Your kitchen is command central during the holidays, so make sure it’s clean and ready for guests and extra helpers. Move your coffee station into a family room so guests don’t crowd the kitchen when you’re trying to fix meals. If you like to visit while you are cooking, place extra stools and chairs around the permiter or your kitchen so guests can set a spell. I f you’ve got a guest room, replace the ceiling fixture with a cealing fan and light combo, which helps guests customize their room tempature without fiddling with the thermostat for the entire house.
Article From: HouseLogic.com By: Lisa Caplan Gordon