For those dreaming of a greener, more selfsufficient lifestyle, this timberframe estate delivers the perfect blend of sustainability and sophistication. Perched atop nearly six lush acres, the property offers the freedom to cultivate organic gardens, harvest your own produce, and raise chickens, goats, or even horses-all while enjoying the comforts of a thoughtfully designed, environmentally conscious retreat. From garden to table, gather ingredients grown on your land to create memorable meals, perfectly paired with wine as the sun sets over your private sanctuary. Surrounded by gently rolling lawns, native flowers, and mature hardwoods, the setting offers rare privacy and an immersive connection to nature. Spend your days tending the gardens, riding horseback on nearby trails, or relaxing beneath the shade of a centuriesold oak. As evening falls, prepare a seasonal meal on the bluestone patio and share it with family or friends, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the setting sun. Intentionally designed for lowmaintenance and energyefficient living, the home invites you to slow down, spread out, and live with purpose. Crafted from reclaimed Douglas Fir and finished with enduring natural materials, it exudes artisanal craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Each timber beam was carefully selected and handjoined, while oneandahalfinchthick quartersawn red oak floors and custom black walnut doors and trim showcase a rare level of authenticity and care. The expansive postandbeam layout is both dramatic and welcoming, with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and seamless transitions between rooms. The impressive twostory great room features exposed beams and an inviting ambiance, flowing effortlessly into the gourmet kitchen with professionalgrade appliances, a generous dining area, and a large enclosed porch-ideal for both elegant entertaining and intimate gatherings. A glasswrapped atrium offers a peaceful spot for morning tea or indoor gardening and is thoughtfully plumbed for a hot tub. The main level also includes a private library or media lounge and a guest ensuite perfect for inlaws or extended stays. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite features a spainspired bath, two custom closets, and a private balcony overlooking the grounds, while a separate wing offers two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a cozy reading nook or playroom. The walkout lower level provides a large family room, game room, fitness area, wine cellar and tasting studio, turreted music or play space, private guest quarters, full bath, and a second laundry. Radiant heated floors span the lower level, main floor, and primary bath, supported by insulated R40 concrete walls and a boilerbased hot water system. A new DaVinci 50year composite slate roof enhances efficiency and lasting value. Outdoors, a 7,000squarefoot irrigated and fenced garden overflows with vegetables, herbs, asparagus, perennials, and fruit trees. An oversized twostall barn with attached paddock is ready for livestock and chickens, or creating ample space for a pool, sport court, or expansive lawn for soccer. Located just minutes from awardwinning schools, boutique shopping, dining, and the Metra in the charming Village of Barrington, this estate is more than a home - it is a secluded haven of sustainable luxury, offering a timeless legacy of living well.
Active
$2,250,000
236 Steeplechase Rd, Barrington Hills, IL 60010
5beds
8,610sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
5.75 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private guest quartersSoaring ceilingsMature hardwoodsAbundant natural lightLuxurious primary suiteNative flowersLarge family room
- 97 days |
- 1,490 |
- 75 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 18, 2025 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Heidi Seagren, CRS 847-306-0600,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12492021
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Office, Great Room, Loft, Play Room, Game Room, Exercise Room, Heated Sun Room, Mud Room, Screened Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 644 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X23
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Great room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 648 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X24
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Granite Counters, Pantry), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X16
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X10
Office
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X8
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X17
Heating
- Solar, Forced Air, Steam, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Water Softener, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
- Laundry: Upper Level, Multiple Locations, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork, Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Daylight,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,610
- Total interior livable area: 8,610 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony, Outdoor Grill
- Fencing: Invisible
Lot
- Size: 5.75 Acres
- Dimensions: 331X750X300X752
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Garden, Pasture
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Box Stalls
- Parcel number: 13343010010000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Horse amenities: Paddocks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Concrete
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Details
- Builder model: CUSTOM
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Roof
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Paved, Other
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Barrington Hills
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $261/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,211,134
- Annual tax amount: $30,740
- Date on market: 10/13/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000-5.9%$261/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12492021 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Listing removed | $2,390,000$278/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12431165 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,390,000$278/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12431165 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listing removed | $2,390,000$278/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419393 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $2,390,000-4.4%$278/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419393 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,741 +1.5% | $425,873 +5.5% |
| 2022 | $30,285 +0.9% | $403,671 +3.1% |
| 2021 | $30,011 +1.3% | $391,566 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$16,680/mo
Principal & interest
$11017
Property taxes
$4875
Home insurance
$788
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Countryside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Barrington Middle School- Prairie CampusGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 10/10Barrington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Countryside Elementary School
- Middle: Barrington Middle School-Prairie
- High: Barrington High School
- District: 220
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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