Available for showings. Wow!...Forest Preserve in your backyard! Fabulous 5 BR, 3.2 BA Hillside Ranch has been architecturally re-designed, rebuilt (2001) and featured on HGTV "Before & After"! Open concept living and comfortable rooms with walls of glass all share the views of Nature Preserve out your back door, the Fox River and beautifully landscaped yard with perennial gardens and towering oaks. While deceiving from the curb this home offers over 5,300 SF of finished space on two levels and although originally built in 1980 the rebuild removed much of the original structure, modernizing the floor plan & flow with extra detail to quality build materials, design, purposeful rooms and technology. The Great Room features vaulted ceilings, a three-sided brick fireplace, large picture windows and is open to lovely Kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless appliances, granite counters, breakfast bar and pantry closet. There is also a spacious Breakfast Room with three sides of windows, a formal Dining Room with wet bar & wine frig., a large screen porch and deck to dine al fresco and enjoy this peaceful setting. A well designed Mud Room includes custom built cubby's, a coat closet & powder room. The first floor master suite addition & remodel (2008) has vaulted ceilings, walk-in custom closet, luxury bath with imported tiles, whirlpool, separate shower with rain shower feature & oversized vanity. Two additional bedrooms, a hall bath and first floor laundry complete the main level. The spacious walkout lower level boasts walls of glass letting in natural light, a family room with stone fireplace, open media room, 2 additional bedrooms/in-law suite, full bath, 2nd kitchen, 2 dedicated offices, an exercise room (soundproofed and originally designed as a recording studio) and even a Sun Room addition (2008). Other features: Hardiplank siding; freshly painted interior, irrigation system; hot tub (as is); 3-car garage with laminate organizers, tiled apron, dog wash and 3rd bay is oversized for your boat or truck and new septic field. Barrington Harbor Estates is an active neighborhood on the Fox River with river rights, private park, community dock and boat slips are available, family activities and located in the Award Winning District 220 with two Metra stations to choose from - Barrington or Fox River Grove. Excellent home & value can be yours! Showings Allowed and Virtual Tours available upon request.