Castle-like mansion hit the market for $4,999,000
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A stone-clad mansion in Illinois built to evoke the grandeur of a medieval castle is back on the market, complete with turrets, vaulted ceilings and a basement level entertainment wing fit for a king.

Located in the opulent Oak Brook neighborhood, the 12,000-square-foot castle-like home was originally listed in 2010 but no buyer snapped it up.

Now, relisted at $4,999,000, the five-bedroom, seven-and-a-half bath residence is making another bid to capture a royal buyer. 

From the outside, the sprawling mansion is a spectacle.

Built in 2009, the home’s architectural style draws heavily from European Gothic influences set with one-of-a-kind limestone accents, conical turret roofs, wrought iron balconies and arched windows and doorways.

The sprawling home sits on just under an acre of land in the wealthy Illinois suburb, nestled roughly 20 miles from downtown Chicago. 

But, the mansion’s castle motif doesn’t stop at the front door, inside, the house boasts ornate woodwork, stone columns, grand twin staircases and oversized chandeliers hanging from soaring ceilings. 

The Oak Brook home’s central foyer is ‘crowned’ by a domed ceiling and sweeping double staircase – a fitting entryway to the castle-like mansion’s unique interior. 

A stone-clad mansion in Illinois , built to evoke the grandeur of a medieval castle is back on the market, complete with turrets, vaulted ceilings and a basement level entertainement wing 'fit for a king'

A stone-clad mansion in Illinois , built to evoke the grandeur of a medieval castle is back on the market, complete with turrets, vaulted ceilings and a basement level entertainement wing ‘fit for a king’

Built in 2009, the home's architectural style draws heavily from European Gothic influences set with one-of-a-kind limestone accents, conical turret roofs, wrought iron balconies and arched windows and doorways

 Built in 2009, the home’s architectural style draws heavily from European Gothic influences set with one-of-a-kind limestone accents, conical turret roofs, wrought iron balconies and arched windows and doorways

The main level also includes a formal living room and dining room.

The mansion’s extravagant kitchen is built for both daily use and lavish entertaining, outfitted with a sprawling island, commercial-grade appliances and custommade cabinetry.

Adjacent to the luxury kitchen sits a quaint breakfast nook, adding to the home’s storybook feel.

Upstairs, the primary suite includes a large sitting room with a fireplace, a breath-taking marble-lined bathroom fit with a soaking tub and a walk-in closet ‘fit for a king.’

As for the other four bedrooms, each is equipped with its own en-suite bathrooms and generous walk-in closet space. 

But, its the home’s lower level that truly sets it apart from the high-priced neigborhood’s most luxurious estates. 

The beautiful basement spans more than 4,000-square-feet and includes 56-by-30 foot recreation room that functions as a full-blown entertainment complex. 

But, its the home's lower level that truly sets it apart from the opulent neigborhood's most luxurious estates, spanning more than 4,000-square-feet the basement includes a recreation room that functions as a full-blown entertainment complex

But, its the home’s lower level that truly sets it apart from the opulent neigborhood’s most luxurious estates, spanning more than 4,000-square-feet the basement includes a recreation room that functions as a full-blown entertainment complex

From the outside, the sprawling mansion is a spectacle in and of itself

From the outside, the sprawling mansion is a spectacle in and of itself

The main level also includes a formal living room and dining room

The main level also includes a formal living room and dining room

Inside, the house boasts ornate woodwork and curved stone columns

Inside, the house boasts ornate woodwork and curved stone columns 

The jaw-dropping recreation space is outfitted with a full wet-bar, a stage-style seating area for a home theater, multiple lounging spaces and access to a temperature-controlled wine cellar. 

There is also a fully equipped gym as well as direct elevator access to the upper floors. 

Meanwhile, outside, a stone terrace overlooks the pristinely-kept backyard which features a built-in grill station, stunning pool and a hot tub, for an unparalleled mix of medieval ambiance and modern conveience. 

The home, situated in the highly-acclaimed Hinsdale Central School District, also includes a heated four-car garage. 

According to public records, property taxes on the castle-like mansion top out around $50,000 annually. 

Down roughly $700,000 from the $5.7 million listing in 2010, the home remains on the market with the seller, Paul Iwanski, president of Iwanski Masonry – a development company specializing in education and public buildings such as fire stations – said he ‘can wait’ as he doesn’t expect the home to sell anytime soon.

But, the mansion's castle motif doesn't stop at the front door, fit with grand twin staircases and oversized chandeliers hanging from soaring ceilings

But, the mansion’s castle motif doesn’t stop at the front door, fit with grand twin staircases and oversized chandeliers hanging from soaring ceilings 

The castle-like mansion is set with a formal dining area, perfect for hosting

The castle-like mansion is set with a formal dining area, perfect for hosting 

The home, situated in the highly-acclaimed Hinsdale Central School District, also includes a heated four-car garage

The home, situated in the highly-acclaimed Hinsdale Central School District, also includes a heated four-car garage

Meanwhile, outside, a stone terrace overlooks the pristinely-kept backyard which features a built-in grill station, stunning pool and a hot tub

Meanwhile, outside, a stone terrace overlooks the pristinely-kept backyard which features a built-in grill station, stunning pool and a hot tub

Iwanski told ChicagoBusiness.com that he envisioned using the castle as a bed and breakfast until it was sold.

Homes in the affluent Oak Brook neighborhood often attract deep-pocketed buyers, according to the Chicago-based outlet, which complimented the area’s abundant space and privacy while still being within commuting distance of the major metropolitan.

‘Nestled in the vibrant heart of Oak Brook, this property is perfect for buyers seeking to personalize their unique residence,’ a Redfin listing reads. ‘This extraordinary castle promises a refined lifestyle for those who truly appreciate exceptional homes.’

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