24964 S Klemme Rd Crete, IL 60417

GATED ENTRANCE - 15 WOODED ACRES - INGROUND POOL - 2 PONDS - MOVIE THEATRE - PRIVATE RETREAT - Just 30 miles south of Chicago, sits an exquisite 15 acre wooded estate in unincorporated Crete Township, with a GATED entrance & a 650 ft driveway for ULTIMATE privacy. First time ever to market, this 6 bedroom 4.5 bath Prairie style RANCH w/ finished WALK-OUT basement boasts sleek symmetrical lines & floor to ceiling windows that would make Frank Lloyd Wright proud. Impressive wrap around porch spans nearly 3/4 of the main level, featuring Brazilian Ipe hardwood ceilings. Custom built in 2001 as a labor of love, NO EXPENSE WAS SPARED with modern STONE exterior, SLATE roof w/copper gutters, imported Jerusalem stone slabs, Bolivian sodalite, quartzite, soapstone, & even limestone tiles with ACTUAL FOSSILS. Boasting over 7,200 finished square feet, including finished walk out basement, this stunning custom estate offers TWO main floor primary suites; both with sliders to the open air courtyard w/ Napa Valley vibes. PLUS potential for RELATED LIVING with another ensuite in the basement w/impressive soapstone slab shower & kitchenette. Imagine resort style living with your own fenced in 20x40' HEATED INGROUND POOL w/ water slide & outdoor shower, framed by a visually stunning quartzite pool deck! TWO PONDS stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie & more. Fish from your private dock & take your catch straight to the cold/hot smokehouse! If pizza is more your style, the indoor WOOD BURNING PIZZA OVEN was imported straight from Italy! Cook like a Cordon Bleu chef with your $20,000 English AGA oven; with 4 different oven temps. Featuring an oversized quartzite island w/ bar seating, cherry cabinets, 2 freezer drawers, new Bosch dishwasher & soapstone sink. Open concept seamlessly flows into the Great Room, with vaulted ceilings, a stunning wall of windows, & a floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace w/ soapstone mantels. Primary suite #1 is fit for royalty with TWO walk in closets w/ built-in organizers, Bolivian sodalite "aka blue marble" countertops w/ double sinks, heated floors, jacuzzi tub, separate Jerusalem slab stone shower & even a bidet. Your own set of sliders provides direct access to the courtyard/pool area. Head downstairs for a relaxing game of pool or to watch a movie in your sound proof THEATRE ROOM w/110" projector screen & surround sound! TONS OF STORAGE, even a safe room which could double as a wine cellar. Convenient main floor office & laundry, with secondary laundry in basement. Wooded acreage is ideal for hunting. Zoned A-2, horses are welcome; & includes a 30x40' HEATED pole barn with electric, gas & water in addition to the 3 car HEATED garage. Highly efficient ZONED boiler heat w/ forced air as optional back-up. Forty gallon R/O filtration system, in addition to the water softener system. 400 amp electrical service & a Generac generator for peace of mind. Every detail of this custom build was meticulously planned & immaculately maintained. With easy access to downtown Chicago, yet without sacrificing privacy & quality of life, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Private tours available; must provide pre-approval to show.