Discover "Zook's Serene Gardens". This one-of-a-kind stone and beam cotswold style country home is one of renowned architect R. Harold Zook's. Old world craftmanship illustrate the grace of Mr. Zook's historic properties. His work is described as demonstrating whimsy, spirituality and romanticism with an attention to detail. These rich details incorporate the use of slate, wood timbers, marble, tile, concrete floors, terrazzo and his trademark spiderweb pattern. Google R. Harold Zook for more information about this renowned architect. It's all about the view-THAT VIEW. Over an acre of property boasts garden, woods and water views while being completely surrounded by Churchill Woods Forest Preserve, a priceless setting. The country estate is complete with a rare guest house with full bath, rustic barn with loft, summer house featuring a flagstone bread oven, underground tunnel to the street level 2 car garage, 4 distinctive fireplaces, fountain and pond with waterfalls, landscape dotted with extensive variety of trees, stone firepit, fenced vegetable garden and natural habitat prairie wildflower area. The guest/coach house offers flex use space for a home business/multi-generational living space/au-pare quarters/home gym/studio and more. The main house's floorplan and property amenities encourage intimate family spaces along with separate private places inside and out. Note the first floor bedroom/full bath, handsome library, wood encased living room, center family room, guest/family-magnet kitchen and dining room, sun catching garden room, lower level walk out rec. room, private English basement bedroom and whimsical full bath. This flowing floorplan encourages home business/studio space and multi-generation living when required. Privacy and serenity are assured here all while located just minutes from the Metra, Glen Ellyn schools and all the intown amenities. The current steward of this irreplaceable home is offering you a property architecturally intriguing, tranquil and filled with south facing light. Explore and contemplate both the tangible and intangible benefits to calling this treasure your home, a property exuding style, character, integrity and soul. Unincorporated with Glen Ellyn jurisdiction/Glen Ellyn schools/Glen Ellyn Park District/ Lombard 60148 post office mailing address.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
46,609
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,480
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0512101004
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Jun 1, 2025.
R-4
Single-Family Residence District
The R-4 single-family residence district is established to preserve and maintain existing single-family areas of the County and permit the continued development of residential uses in areas where public utilities are readily available.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Off Street, Visitor Parking, Driveway
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Driveway: Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Double Sink
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full, Walkout
Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access,Lookout,Concrete (Basement),Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Some Wood Floors, Separate Dining Room, Some Storm Doors
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Bedroom,Den/Library
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio, Fire Pit
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Stone,Other,Wood Siding
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt, Slate
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Model: COTSWOLD
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 0512101004
Lot Information
Dimensions: 120X450X120X443
Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Water View, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Views
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,367.76
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 41
Middle Or Junior School District: 41
High School District: 87
Location Information
Township: Milton
Corporate Limits: UNINCORPORATED
Directions: Rt. 53 to St. Charles Road, West OR Main St. Glen Ellyn, E. on St. Charles Rd to your next home in a priceless setting completely surrounded by Churchill Woods Forest Preserve. Street level parking for several cars along with the drive up turn around area for additional parking. Unincorporated/Glen Ellyn jurisdiction/Glen Ellyn schools/Glen Ellyn Park District/ Lombard 60148 post office mailing address. Close to George Ball Park District Tennis Courts, Churchill Prairie Nature Preserve, Great Western Trail, Glen Ellyn Ackerman Fitness Center.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,480
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0512101004
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 1, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Forest Glen Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Hadley Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Glenbard West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Lombard, IL • 60148
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.16M – $1.40M
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