LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!! Enjoy spectacular resort-like living right in your own backyard! Fabulous fun-filled and private lush grounds surround this prestigious, extensively updated home nestled on almost an acre with fantastic amenities people only dream of! Imagine the enjoyment of having all your friends and family over to play on not one but two pickleball courts, have a pick-up game on the full-sized basketball court (which can be converted to a tennis court), swim in the freshly painted sparkling pool complete with full-sized slide and waterfall jacuzzi, cozy-up & make s'mores on the stone patio fireplace area or sit back and relax on the party-sized 38' deck with outdoor granite bar while having dinner overlooking the magnificent and amenity-filled grounds! It's a treat you deserve--have your own private oasis right in the heart of sought-after Northbrook with top-rated District #27/225 schools and fabulous park and recreational services yet be only minutes to Chicago expressways, downtown Metra and O'Hare airport-it just doesn't get any better!!! Four illuminated stone pillars, professionally landscaped grounds and a brick-lined circular drive provide a most impressive entrance. Step into the foyer with custom wrought iron staircase and on to the living room easily accommodating a piano and more or to the banquet-sized formal dining room. No expense was spared when renovating the top-of-the-line, fully equipped kitchen. Exquisite designer cabinetry abounds including a 9+' quartzite center island with seating and vegetable sink, an entertainment center with custom metal fretwork and commercial-grade appliances including a 48" Wolf double oven with 6-burner and griddle and an entire wall fully dedicated to three full-sized SubZeros: fridge, freezer and a 84" wine fridge. And this exceptional gourmet kitchen opens up to the wonderful family room featuring an inviting fireplace flanked by handsome floor-to-ceiling built-ins and the delightful sun room where oversized windows allow incredible panoramic vistas 24-7 and glass doors lead out to the XL deck and park-like acreage. A large bedroom suite with its own private bath, conveniently located on the main floor, could be a generous library or home office. Four additional bedrooms and a fully renovated bath are located on the 2nd level; two additional bedrooms are in the lower level. The romantic primary suite features a luxurious all-marble bath with dual vanities and XL glass enclosed shower along with a huge, organized walk-in closet. Nearby is a super-sized, one-of-a-kind loft which can serve a variety of purposes-sitting/family room, 2nd home office, exercise room or a combination of all three! Striking soaring windows and dramatic beamed and vaulted ceilings add exciting architectural interest, the heat-warming Franklin stove creates a warm and intimate environment, and the walk-out terrace provides a most private retreat; a separate staircase leads to the main level. The lower level, finished for more fun and play, includes rec and game areas, the 6th and 7th bedrooms/exercise room and a full bath. The mud/laundry room, with numerous cabinets and built-in organized storage areas has access to the action-packed backyard and the attached 3 car garage. Showings will begin after staging complete and live in the MLS. Call agent with any questions about this exceptional home in a most idyllic and private setting just made for entertaining! A true paradise!!!