!!! LET THE GAMES BEGIN !!! Enjoy spectacular resort-like living right in your own backyard! Fabulous fun-filled and private lush grounds surround this prestigious, extensively updated home nestled on almost an acre with fantastic amenities people only dream of! Imagine the enjoyment of having all your friends and family over to play on not one but two pickleball courts, have a pick-up game on the full-sized basketball court (which can be converted to a tennis court), swim in the freshly renovated sparkling pool complete with full-sized slide and waterfall jacuzzi, cozy-up & make s'mores on the stone patio fireplace area or sit back and relax on the party-sized 35' deck with outdoor granite bar while having dinner overlooking the magnificent, amenity-filled grounds! It's a treat you deserve--have your own private oasis right in the heart of sought-after Northbrook with top-rated District #27/225 schools and fabulous park and recreational services yet be only minutes to Chicago expressways, downtown Metra and O'Hare airport-it just doesn't get any better!!! Four illuminated stone pillars, professionally landscaped grounds and a brick-lined circular drive provide a most impressive entrance. Step into the foyer with custom wrought iron staircase and on to the living room easily accommodating a piano and more or to the banquet-sized formal dining room. No expense was spared when renovating the top-of-the-line, fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Exquisite designer cabinetry abounds including a 9+' double-thick quartzite center island with seating and 2nd sink, an entertainment center with custom fretwork and commercial-grade appliances including a 48" Wolf double oven with 6-burner and griddle and an entire wall fully dedicated to three full-sized SubZeros: fridge, freezer and a 84" wine fridge. And this showcase kitchen opens up to the wonderful family room featuring an inviting fireplace flanked by handsome floor-to-ceiling built-ins and the delightful sun room where oversized windows allow incredible panoramic vistas 24-7 and glass doors lead out to the XL deck and park-like acreage. A large bedroom suite with its own private bath, is conveniently located on the main floor and could be a generous library or home office. Four additional bedrooms and a fully renovated bath are located on the 2nd level; two additional bedrooms are in the lower level. The romantic primary suite features a luxurious all-marble bath with dual vanities, jacuzzi and XL glass enclosed shower along with a huge, organized walk-in closet. Nearby is a spectacular, one-of-a-kind 26' x 18' loft which can serve a variety of purposes-sitting/upstairs family room, 2nd home office, exercise room or a combination of all three! Striking soaring windows and dramatic beamed and vaulted ceilings add exciting architectural interest, the heat-warming Franklin stove creates a warm and intimate environment, and the walk-out terrace provides a most private retreat and there is a separate staircase leading to the main level. The lower level, finished for more fun and play, includes rec and game areas, the 6th and 7th bedrooms/exercise room and a full bath. The mud/laundry room, with numerous cabinets and built-in organized storage areas has access to the action-packed backyard and the attached 3 car garage. A truly exceptional home nestled in a most idyllic and private setting making this beauty a true paradise just made for entertaining!