275 South McHenry Avenue Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Buy one house, get one free! :) Picture the perfect homestead: historical home with vibrant vintage vibe, lushly landscaped property with room to garden and get away, and a totally rare, ONE OF A KIND guest house / coach house / etc etc -- imagine the possibilities! The ultimate work from home space; all surreptitiously set in downtoen Crystal Lake with access to all the conveniences of contemporary life, yet a world apart from the ordinary. Relish this masterful mosaic marrying the requisite modern amenities of today's discerning homeowner with the authentic ambiance of historical architecture. The heartbeat of the main home emanates from the contemporary kitchen: open and inviting with white cabinetry, stainless appliances including double oven, pendant lighting, glass subway tile, idyllic island, eat-in area and a serious chef's pantry. Artful live-edge coffee counter open to adjacent to porch|conservatory|respite room. The main level living spaces are yours to define: home office, writer's nook, formal dining, gallery space, classic drawing room or parlor. Primary suite a true retreat with vaulted ceilings, skylights, sitting space, your own kitchenette. THIS IS WHERE IT GETS REALLY WILD. Fulfilling the fantasy of homestead living is yet another 1,800sf+ structure replete with delightfully idiosyncratic details: wood plank flooring, beamed ceilings, built-in bar and desks, wood-burning stove, whimsical workshop. Gigantic great room, full kitchen, full bath, second story loft|bedroom: abundant and inspirational space for whatever you can imagine: home-based business, yoga/artist studio, in-law suite, retreat center, escape room? Pretty and private parcel located with advantages of in-town benefits: award-winning Crystal Lake schools and library, abundant shopping and dining nearby, commuter conveniences, recreational options aplenty. Pioneer your personal lifestyle!