27-acre Riverfront Estate 1 hr from Chicago

Experience the charm and tranquility of riverfront living on this breathtaking 27-acre Estate an hour south of Chicago. This luxurious property has a ¼ mile of private riverbank, picturesque views of the Kankakee River, sprawling landscaped grounds, and unparalleled privacy. For guests seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, look no further for an unforgettable experience. Property features a new playground and is located only 15 min from the new Bradley Sports Complex! The space Stunning Estate w/ Panoramic River Views and Unparalleled Privacy! This uniquely special home is ideally situated on the Kankakee River with unobstructed views - making it easy to enjoy endless sunsets, sweeping river views, and the star filled skies. This beautiful two-story home has 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, and comfortably sleeps 14-16 guests. A high-end chef’s dream entertainment kitchen, two living rooms, elegant dining room, executive wood paneled office, expansive outdoor patio with festive string lights (seasonal) and seemingly endless serene outdoor space make this a once in a lifetime experience! River Haven is ideal for a large family gathering or friends and family vacationing together. The home features two living rooms that both offer natural light and stunning views. The family room has vaulted ceilings with large gas fireplace and an 86” wall-mounted flatscreen TV. The formal living room is a cozy space with wood paneled walls and 4 spacious swivel chairs that is ideal for relaxing, reading, board games or puzzles. The chef’s kitchen is designed for both culinary enthusiasts and entertainers, featuring an open layout, large granite island, a butler's pantry, a subzero refrigerator/freezer, and second full size fridge/freezer. The kitchen is equipped with all-new, top-of-the-line appliances, including a double oven, kid-safe convection stove top, dishwasher, and microwave. Cabinets are stocked with pots, pans, baking sheets, cooking utensils, serving dishes, and spices. A coffee maker and Keurig machine are stocked for the coffee enthusiasts with ground coffee, K-cups, creamer, and sweeteners. The ground floor primary king bedroom features a canopy bed, vaulted tray ceiling, cozy inside seating area, access to secluded outdoor terrace, and 55” Smart TV. A spacious ensuite spa features heated floors, a large cast iron soaking tub and expansive walk-in shower with exquisite river views. On the second level, there are two additional king bedrooms with canopy beds, sweeping river views, and 55” Smart TVs. One king room features an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower while the other has access to a full bathroom across the hall. Also connected to the bathroom is a full-size bedroom with floor to ceiling velvet drapes and private vanity area. There are 2 additional bedrooms on opposite ends of the second floor with skylights and electronic black out shades. One includes 2 queen size beds while the other is geared towards children with a cozy bunk (twin over full size bed) tucked under sloped ceilings and a full-size sleeper sofa. All the bedrooms have a flatscreen Smart TV with Netflix and HBO, black out shades/curtains, comfortable/supportive hybrid mattresses and selection of firm and soft pillows. This distinctive home has several entertaining spaces - a formal dining room accommodates 8-10 guests, the kitchen breakfast area with seating for 6, a large center island with 4 counter stools, and seasonal outdoor dining opportunities for 10+ guests. Whether enjoying the house, reading in a cozy chair next to the fireplace, soaking in the cast iron tub, or relaxing from almost anywhere - indoors or out - you can bask in the panoramic river views, stunning sunsets, and serene peacefulness of this Estate. Your experience will be an unforgettable one with treasured memories! Guest access The following items and areas are off limits to guests: - Two closets in home, one in primary bathroom on main floor and one in an upstairs bedroom - Fridge/Freezer and deep freezer in garage - Barn and Shed on property Other things to note Other Pertinent Property/Home Information: Property is in an Instacart service area so guests with Instacart can have groceries delivered from local grocery and convenience stores, and even Costco! The home is on well water which is hard water, but the home has a water softening system to keep water soft. All water is drinkable but for those who prefer filtered water, there is a faucet in the kitchen with filtered reverse osmosis drinking water. The home has a large generator so if there is a loss of power, within 20 seconds the generator will start and power the entire home until normal power is restored. The generator runs a weekly test cycle on Tuesdays at 10am for 5 minutes. The property is located on a river and the house is set back from the river. Guests must cross a public road to access the river and property's private riverbank. The property has a man-made pond located near the public road and does not have a physical barrier surrounding it. Late April – Early November a landscaping crew is onsite one day a week, can be Monday -Thursday depending on weather and work takes place between 8am-5pm. There is a lot of ground to cover on the property, so they are not near the house for long. As part of a farming community, this property produces grass hay for horses and cows. The paddocks are baled twice over the summer (late May/early June and early/mid August). Exact timeframe is weather dependent and it takes a few days to complete all 5 paddocks. This activity is not a significant noise disturbance and cannot be heard from inside the house. If a paddock has machinery in it, the paddock is off limits to the guests.