5 Illinois Luxury Homes from Chicago to Lake Carroll

On a residential street in Libertyville, this beautifully updated brick and cedar home balances everyday comfort with thoughtful upgrades. The gourmet cherry kitchen pairs quartz counters with a SubZero refrigerator, creating a polished hub for cooking and gathering. Nearby, a vaulted family room centers on a fireplace, while a private office offers a quiet place to work or read. The remodeled primary bath adds a fresh, considered finish to the home’s private spaces. Downstairs, a finished English basement extends the living area with a wet bar, plus an additional bedroom and full bath—ideal for guests or flexible routines. Outdoors, a large deck and firepit set the scene for relaxed evenings. With a new cedar shake roof and walk-to-town convenience near parks, schools, dining, shopping, and Metra, daily life feels easy and connected.

On a city street in Bridgeport’s historic Armour Square neighborhood, a new nine-home enclave by BERTCO Development—building in Chicago since 1957—pairs contemporary craftsmanship with an established community feel. The model home showcases site-finished hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, and a chef’s kitchen centered on an oversized waterfall island, custom soft-close cabinetry, and professional built-in appliances. In the primary bath suite, a freestanding soaking tub sets a spa-like tone. Downstairs, the flexible lower level adds heated ceramic tile floors, a private exterior entrance, and full rough-ins for a future kitchen and secondary laundry. Outdoor life extends from private, professionally sodded backyards to Trex rooftop decks with views of the Chicago skyline and Rate Field fireworks. Steps from Armour Square Park, commuting is streamlined via the Dan Ryan, CTA Red/Green lines, and Metra.

In the heart of Pioneer Park, this custom-built Ashford residence pairs timeless curb appeal with nearly maintenance-free materials, blending brick, stone, and Hardie board alongside a brick paver driveway. Inside, a two-story foyer sets a polished tone, complemented by hardwood floors, crown molding, tray ceilings, and softly rounded architectural transitions. The first floor offers a private bedroom, full bath, and laundry—ideal for guests, an executive office, or multi-generational living. Formal living and dining rooms flow to a designer chef’s kitchen with floor-to-ceiling maple cabinetry, a two-tier granite island, and stainless steel appliances, opening to a family room warmed by a stone-faced gas fireplace. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a reading nook, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bath. A skylit bath serves generously sized secondary bedrooms, while the lower level adds a rec room, mini-kitchen/wet bar, full bath, and brick fireplace—made for easy entertaining.

Along the water’s edge at Lake Carroll, this remodeled turn-key retreat pairs big-water views with the calm of a quiet no-wake bay. The open-concept main level centers on a beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and generous prep space, flowing seamlessly into the living room for easy entertaining. A 3-season room frames the lake and opens to a maintenance-free deck for unhurried mornings and long evenings outdoors. The lakeside primary bedroom enjoys deck access and water views, joined on the main level by two guest bedrooms and a full bath. Downstairs, the walk-out lower level expands the layout with a spacious family room, an additional rec room connected by pocket doors to a flex space, a walk-out guest bedroom, another full bath, and a second flex room. Outside, stroll to the shoreline, dock, and lakeside patio—made for swimming, floating, and paddleboarding.

On a quiet street in Hawthorn Woods’ desirable Copperfield neighborhood, this residence is anchored by a 2020 white kitchen finished with quartz counters, a generous island, and stainless steel appliances. An open family room with a fireplace keeps daily life connected, while a wet bar adds ease for casual evenings. Vaulted ceilings elevate the screened porch, offering a peaceful place to take in beautiful pond views. A main-floor office paired with an adjacent full bath supports flexible routines, whether work-from-home or guest needs. Upstairs, the luxury primary suite provides a calm retreat, and the finished basement expands the layout with a fifth bedroom and full bath. A rare four-car garage and newer mechanicals round out a home designed for comfort and longevity, close to Spencer Loomis District 95 schools.