Sophisticated elegance! Located on a private lane, this home was built in 2013 and is nestled on 5.24 acres in Equestrian friendly Barrington Hills. This custom home was built by Integrity Homes, Inc and offers extensive upgrades and custom features. Portico welcomes you to a formal foyer that showcases the open floor plan. You'll immediately notice the attention to detail in the artistic niches, spiral staircase, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring ceilings and expansive windows. A music room/office off the main entrance offers privacy from the main section of the home. Dining room with coffered ceilings flows seamlessly to the gracious family room. Adjacent to the dining room is a butlers pantry and walk in pantry. The family room boasts a Mendota Gas Fireplace with floor to ceiling stone surround, a grand wall of sliding glass doors, beamed ceilings with views into the stunning kitchen. Custom built white cabinetry, leathered granite counter tops and backsplash tiles that are handmade in New Mexico are just some of the stand out features. Working island with prep sink and seating. Thermador appliance suite. Eat in area off the kitchen with sliders to enjoy majestic views of your backyard. Sound system thru out the first floor. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms. Most windows are dressed with Plantation shutters. Primary suite offers vaulted, tray ceiling, huge primary bath with soaking tub and separate shower. You be amazed at the size of the 2 walk in closets! The other 3 bedrooms each has a walk in closet and secondary bedroom has a private bath and the remaining 2 bedrooms share a direct access bath. There is a full size laundry room with sink, front load washer/dryer and storage. Option to access the attic with a stairway to add square footage. Outside you'll find a 2 stall barn with fenced pasture. There is water to the barn and the fencing was installed to be horse fence compatible. A sports court for family fun. The garage is heated. Bees are kept on the property and the taxes should be reduced for this year. Owners engage an apiarist monthly to tend to the bees. The quiet elegance of this home speaks volumes of the luxurious lifestyle you can enjoy here. Minutes to excellent schools, downtown restaurants/shops, METRA, equestrian trails/barns, world class shopping and all that Barrington has to offer!