Designed by Alfred P. Shaw, this unique property was recently featured in the Crain's Chicago Business article, "1940s weekend home of Merchandise Mart architect for sale" by Dennis Rodkin. Commune with nature as you enjoy this unique beauty, crafted after a European vacation home, tucked into the hillside, and set on an acre of land with plenty of room to add on if desired. Surrounded by protected, conservation open land, this home boasts solid concrete construction, newly replaced windows, upgraded electric and Wifi, along with a canopy of trees that keeps the home cool. Take a dip in the in-ground pool surrounded by a beautiful limestone patio while enjoying the view of your very own pond. Three bedrooms and a full bath on the upper entry level and a lower floor featuring perfectly proportioned living and dining areas with brick flooring and an indoor geranium planter are built to accentuate make you feel happy inside while enjoying all of the surrounding beauty outside. The plant room could easily be converted to a wet bar and the charming kitchen boasts all the modern amenities and yet still features a traditional icebox that has been converted into the perfect place to store wine. As you step out of your vehicle under the carport, you will see a set of outside stairs that lead to an open rooftop patio with a grapevine trellis that offers amazing views of the surrounding naturescape. In addition to your own kitchen garden beds, there are over 8 acres of protected open space with dozens of species of native plants and trees. The conservation easement is in place for you to help preserve the property and maintain forever a special natural and cultural history of our region as well as its flora and fauna. Adjacent to the exciting Raceway Woods with its biking and walking trails and own historic provenance, this property can be used as a getaway from the hustle and bustle, or a way to enjoy the thriving Fox Valley communities and their benefits, including shopping, farmers' markets, good restaurants, and golf courses. A shared private road leads you into this exquisite retreat of privacy and recreation waiting for the next lucky owner