GAMBINO REALTORS THE COLLECTION
OCTOBER 2018
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elcome to the inaugural issue of The Collection! We are proud of our new monthly e-magazine that reaches over
10,000 upscale 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 CLASSIC REVIVAL RESIDENCE
FAMILY COUNTRY ESTATE
TUSCAN-STYLE ELEGANCE
A JOHN EVANS CREATION
TRADITIONAL COMFORT
HOW TO MULCH LEAVES
815•282•2222 www.gogambino.com
1367 Brown Hills Road
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mpressive Residence of 5,200 SQ FT above grade. Sited on 1 acre (+/-) of mature trees, a beautifully remodeled and restored classic Revival Residence. Features include multiple styles of crown molding, hardwood floors, marble entry, leaded glass, pocket doors and an all new kitchen of custom cherry cabinetry with an adjoining gathering goom for your guests. There is also a separate butler’s pantry for storage needs. All appliances remain with the home. This estately residence includes five bedrooms and four and a half baths. Relax and read a good book in your mahogany paneled library while the firecplace warms you on a cold Winter day. Entertain guests who can stay with you in their own Au Pair/Guest Suite accessed by a separate staircase comprising of a living room, bedroom & full bath. The first floor laundry adds convenience to this classic home. All Season Sun Room opens out to brick terrace for al fresco dining. The Best of all Worlds - comfortable and inviting family use and for entertaining a host of friends.
CLASSIC REVIVAL RESIDENCE
• 5 BEDROOMS • SUN ROOM • BUTLER’S PANTRY • $479,900.00
Sandy Basel 815•494•4132 Contact View Full Listing For Details
FAMILY COUNTRY ESTATE
3218 N. IL Route 2
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scape & create your own retreat on 32.5 beautifully wooded acres! Built to precise standards by “beauty seekers” from Chicago who named it “Beauvoir” or beautiful view, you can imagine its rich history and appreciate the grandeur of old. Set down a long winding drive, the property consists of the 4,000 SQ FT main house + a 2 bedroom guest cottage. The former carriage house is now a large entertaining room plus bonus areas. The main residence features a large dining room w/glass doors out to the full length screen porch. Imagine the conversations that were held around that table! A cozy fireplace sets off the living room & a gorgeous sunroom is the perfect place to relax. The main floor master is currently set as a game room w/full bath attached. Off the kitchen is a 1st floor laundry & a den or possible 5th bedroom. Upstairs holds 3 large bedrooms & 1.5 baths. So much history & original finishes to admire! Adjacent to a golf course & across from the Rock River you can enjoy lots of summer activities plus perfect cross country skiing in the winter. There is room for everyone, plus you can build on parcels too! SO MANY possibilities to add to the property & make it your own! Create your own family get- away on this truly unique estate!
• 4 BEDROOMS • SUN ROOM • WOODED LOT • $499,999.00
Pam Cunningham 815•289•6323 Contact View Full Listing For Details
TUSCAN-STYLE ELEGANCE 6344 Tuscany Circle
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he Ultimate in Luxury! Custom built home by Pete Leeson. 4,955 SQ FT of exquisite elegance. This home features a very open floor plan with Maple Heritage custom flooring & high-end finishes by Premier Cabinetry throughout. Entertain family and friends in the gourmet kitchen featuring granite throughout, a Sub Zero refrigerator with wine cooler, Wolf cooktop and Thermador double ovens. Relax in the gorgeous master suite with antique fireplace, walkin closets, jacuzzi, Onyx shower & exercise room. Two additional en suite bedrooms grace the spacious upstairs level. Work from home in your executie style first floor office. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped 1 acre with a professionally installed sprinkler system and your very own putting green. This gen is reserved for the most discriminating buyer. Fourth bedroom is currently used as a private study. This home comes with an additional lot for even more outdoor space.
• 4 BEDROOMS • 3 Full & 2 Partial Baths • 1 acre with Putting Green • $895,000.00
Cheryl Jacobs
815•494•4956 Contact View Full Listing For Details
A JOHN EVANS CREATION 1936 Countr y Hill Lane
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pectacular John Evans creation! Luxurious home featuring a huge gourmet kitchen to entertain family and friends. Cozy up to one of your 3 fireplaces, or enjoy a feast in the elegant dining room. The formal living room offers comfort and architectural interest with a beamed ceiling. Use the cozy den as an office or a featured librarby. The main staircase is conveniently accessed through kitchen. 4 impressively sized bedrooms upstairs including a premier master en suite with gas fireplace, coffered ceiling, huge walk-in closet, jacuzzi tub, double shower, and vanity. Bedrooms 2 & 3 share Jack & Jill bath. The lower level walkout contains a huge rec room and another cozy fireplace.
Connie Paris 815•222•6076 Contact View Full Listing For Details
TRADITIONAL COMFORT 11704 Galloway Lane
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arge traditional and comfortable ranch sitting on over 1 acre that includes a pergola overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard. Entertaining family and friends will be a dream come true in the kitchen with a large island that is open to the family room overlooking the park-like outdoors. Summer parties will be enjoyed on your multi-tiered deck while you relax by a bonfire. Home has been meticulously maintained and features hardwood floors in the dining, living room and bedrooms. Sleep in your relaxing master suite with a large master bath that you can enjoy a whirpool bath after a long day. The lower level is finished and includes plenty of entertaining space.
Kathy Heeren-Ellis 815•708•4061 Contact View Full Listing For Details
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How to Mulch Leaves: Cheap Mulch for Your Landscaping
on’t toss out those fallen leaves you’ve spent weekends raking and blowing. Autumn leaves make low-cost mulch and fertilizer to protect and feed your landscaping all winter.
Here are a few ways to recycle leaves to protect and feed your landscaping during winter: Mulch Mulching plants and shrubs is not just a spring chore. Your landscaping needs Winter protection as well. Autumn leaves are a low-cost mulch that insulate roots from frigid temperatures and hold moisture in the ground, which is vital to plant health in Winter. After you have removed dead blooms or rotting vegetables, rake or blow leaves into garden beds, and mound them around the base of shrubs and trees. To quicken decomposition and feed plants all Winter, run leaves through a shredder or run over them with a mower. Composting Leaves Rotting leaves and pine needles make great compost. Just throw them onto your compost pile, and douse them with water before you drain your outdoor spigot for the Winter.
Or, bag up the leaves and throw them into a corner of your yard. If you have a mild Winter, dark plastic will catch the rays and cook the leaves, speeding up decomposition. Come Spring, dump the rotting leaves on you compost pile, and save the bags for next Fall’s cleanup. Leaves as Fertilizer Instead of raking or blowing leaves, run your mower over them a couple of times, and let them decompose and nourish your lawn.
Article From: HouseLogic.com By: Lisa Caplan Gordon