Description

26' x 20' timber-framed Great Room. The timbers were salvaged from 100+ year-old Lemont family farm. The timbers, which were reclaimed from a barn, were originally from a decommissioned bridge. Flooring for the great room, dining room, hall and second floor stairs is antique heart pine, re-sawn from structural timbers reclaimed from 100 year-old Chicago commercial buildings (Jimmy Wong's Restaurant). Main floor has 9' ceilings in the dining room, office and master bed room. Master bedroom suite with 12' walk-in closet, master bath includes 48" separate ceramic shower, whirlpool tub and water closet. Office or optional 4th bedroom. The kitchen features ceramic tile counter tops and pass-thru to dining room with an 1 1/8" thick granite slab on the island. Kitchen features stainless Viking 48" range, Viking side-by-side fridge, Kitchen Aid dishwasher and a wine cooler. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms, loft area with reclaimed barn floor flooring and full bath. Downstairs:Partially finished full basement including  home theatre space and bar. One acre landscaped lot includes sprinkler system, brick paver front walk with flagstone and river rock back walk. Also included is an extended rear cedar deck. Basement and garage are piped for radiant heat. Energy efficiency begins with design and structural insulated panels for all exterior walls and great room ceiling.  Panel construction provides significant insulation improvement and reduced air infiltration when compared to conventional construction.  Other energy minimizers include high efficency furnaces with setback thermostats, a tankless hot water heater and extensive use of CFL's.  Review a sample of the home's energy bills when you make your visit.