If you were a fan of the hit FOX television series '
Empire', then you may recognize this stately brick and stone-accented residence. Known as the "Lyon's Den", it is the home of record company CEO
Lucious Lyon. It has also been labeled the "most beautiful home for sale in Illinois" by
Architectural Digest.
Built in 2008 and situated on nearly 8.5 acres of manicured land between two area lakes, this lavish estate in
Barrington, IL features approximately
17,597 square feet of living space. It has six bedrooms, nine full and two half bathrooms,
foyer and separate stair hall with floating staircase, an elevator, formal dining room, an eat-in gourmet
kitchen with breakfast area,
great room with fireplace, a walnut-paneled
home office with fireplace, a gallery, home gym, garage parking for six cars, and much more. The expansive lower level includes a catering kitchen, a lounge with full
wet bar, poker/billiards room, and a nine-seat
home theater.
Outdoor features include a gated entrance, a carriage house, motor court, porte-cochere, open and rooftop terraces, patios, two fire pits, a
swimming pool with deck jets, and a dock.
