424 Harbor Drive Carpentersville, IL 60110 • Residential - Single Family • New $500,000

Description

Welcome to this beautiful 5-bedroom, two-story home in the sought-after Newport Cove subdivision of Carpentersville, located within School District 300 and H.D. Jacobs High School boundaries! Backing directly to Raceway Woods Forest Preserve, this exceptional home offers picturesque wooded surroundings, mature trees, and beautiful landscaping for a peaceful and private setting. A dramatic two-story entryway welcomes you inside, showcasing hardwood flooring, a beautiful oak staircase, and abundant natural light from the expansive bay window. The main level features a private office with French doors and decorative wainscoting, along with a spacious dining room with a formal fireplace and elegant arched windows. The open layout flows into the family room, highlighted by a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, vaulted wood-plank ceilings, and large windows overlooking the backyard. The kitchen boasts American Cherry cabinetry with crown molding, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a center island, and a butler's pantry with a built-in beverage refrigerator and mini sink, perfect for entertaining. A convenient first-floor laundry room with cabinetry completes the main level. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet with custom shelving, and a beautifully appointed bathroom with double sinks, granite countertops, and an expansive tiled walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms complete the second level, offering comfortable accommodations and flexible living options. The finished basement provides exceptional additional living space, including a spacious recreation area, fifth bedroom, and bonus room with a utility sink area, ideal for hobbies, entertaining, or additional storage. Step outside to enjoy the beautifully landscaped backyard, featuring a spacious cedar deck rebuilt in 2023, a new cedar fence installed in 2025, and a charming fire pit and waterfall with pond feature, creating an inviting outdoor retreat surrounded by mature trees and the scenic backdrop of Raceway Woods Forest Preserve. Additional improvements include siding and gutters replaced in 2018. Conveniently located near Huffman Park, the Fox River, and the Randall Road shopping and dining corridor, with easy access to Route 31 and Main Street, this home combines impressive architectural details, versatile living spaces, and beautiful natural surroundings in a desirable Carpentersville location.

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