Historical Homes
Address: 17519 Lincoln Rd, Harvard, IL 60033
Price: $3,995,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Living Space: 10,939 sq ft
Lot Size: 52 acres
Year Built: 2001
Property Type: Single Family Residence
HOA: None listed
Zestimate®: Not available
Price per sq ft: $365
Listed by:
Jane Lee (847-295-0800)
RE/MAX Top Performers
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS #12485024
Property Link: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/17519-Lincoln-Rd-Harvard-IL-60033/243150911_zpid/
Photo Credit: Listing photos provided via MLS/Zillow
52-Acre English Manor Estate – A European Escape in the Midwest
Set on 52 breathtaking acres just 90 minutes north of Chicago, this extraordinary English Manor blends Old World craftsmanship with modern structural excellence. Built in 2001, the 10,939-square-foot residence delivers timeless European character in a secluded, park-like setting.
This is not simply a home — it’s an architectural statement.
Interior Highlights
• 10,939 sq ft of above-grade living space.
• Eight French limestone fireplaces, replicas of historic château designs, installed by master stone carvers from France and England.
• Imported beamed ceilings from England.
• Hand-laid limestone and wood floors sourced from France.
• Radiant heated floors throughout the home.
• Indiana limestone detailing on exterior and select interior spaces.
• Roof clad in imported French clay tiles.
• Built with 12-inch reinforced concrete blocks and 6-inch insulated interior walls for exceptional durability and efficiency.
Lower Level & Garden Level
• 7,800+ sq ft partially finished walkout basement.
• Potential for 3 additional bedrooms.
• Multiple bathrooms (including one finished half-bath).
• Kitchen, living room, garage, laundry room, and wine cellar.
• 60-foot domed garden-level space — fully furnished and ideal for private events or gatherings.
Grounds & Outdoor Features
• 52 private acres of rolling landscape.
• Meandering streams connecting multiple pristine ponds stocked with fish.
• Terraced hill suitable for vineyard or orchard development.
• Expansive acreage ideal for equestrian trails.
• Zoning allows for an additional home to be built on the property.
Potential Uses
• Private family estate
• Corporate retreat
• Luxury event venue
• Vineyard or equestrian property
• Exclusive second-home compound or timeshare concept
