480 Miller Road, North Barrington, IL 60010
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480 Miller Road,North Barrington, IL 60010
$2,250,000
- 7 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 10,039 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:eugene fu
Office:@properties christie's international real estate
MLS#:12458708
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$2,250,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$224.13
About this home
INCREDIBLY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN PRIVATE BOTANIC GARDEN WITH FIRST-FLOOR LIVING! - Welcome to the most spectacular estate in the Midwest. This expansive, awe-inspiring 10-acre gated and fenced compound boasts a primary residence, detached two-story 3-car garage with a 4th bay for a private golf cart, a separate gated service entrance driveway, guest house, party room building, professional greenhouse, barn with 3 garage bays, gazebo, hoop house, a children's tree house, train depot, and more! One of the Crown Jewels of this compound is the prototypical full-sized Rico Model Train Museum containing a one-of-a-kind PRIVATE FULLY-OPERATIONAL O-SCALE MODEL TRAIN MUSEUM, which houses an intricate model replica of Chicago designed and built by the owner! Explore the estate's lush landscape and discover the owner's passion and creative talent for gardening that includes 11 breathtaking themed gardens that took 60 years to cultivate, from the stunning Japanese garden to the magnificent MODEL TRAIN GARDEN RAILWAY that is 2.5X larger than Epcot's outdoor model train layout! This spectacular landscape - which includes EXTREMELY RARE mature TREES (including one specimen tree that is considered functionally extinct!), a PRIVATE LAKE, and a PRIVATE POOL - offers a serene sanctuary of endless natural beauty. The gardens have garnered NUMEROUS AWARDS over the years. This fabulous estate includes waterfalls, decorative ponds, and fountains throughout, and the property is ZONED FOR HORSES! The primary residence, with FIRST FLOOR LIVING, a lower-level walk-out / separate entrance, together with a guest house, includes a total of 5 fireplaces, and are both situated to take in the captivating gardens and lake VIEWS FROM EVERY WINDOW! The primary residence also has a professional CHEF'S KITCHEN and an original 1950s soda fountain next to the arcade room, which opens onto another patio - perfect for entertaining! Whether strolling through the meticulously designed gardens or marveling at the amazing views of model trains, this estate is nothing short of extraordinary. This property is being offered for the first time in over half a century! You will not find another estate with these unique offerings!
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Home facts
- Listing ID #:12458708
- Added:14 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 16, 2025 at 01:28 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:7
- Total bathrooms:9
- Full bathrooms:9
- Living area:10,039 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Building area:10,039 sq. ft.
- Lot area:10 Acres
Utilities
- Sewer:Septic-Mechanical
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,250,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$224.13
- Tax amount:$30,405 (2023)
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