5 Gorgeous Custom Build Homes

This gorgeous custom build property in Naperville is on the exclusive Donwood Dr. You’ll want to linger outside as the grounds are just breathtaking, but you’ll be just as enchanted once you enter the home. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a stone fireplace have a blissful elegance in the living room. Generous kitchen with an A gas stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, a large island for extra counter space, and custom cabinetry offers pull-out tons of storage.

Listing details: Relax in your 2-story family room with stunning wood beams and a large stone fireplace. The first-floor main suite offers a private office, a large bedroom with vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, and a unique tiled bath with a walk-in shower. To round out the first floor are 2 half baths and an expansive mud room with laundry hook up. Head upstairs to a loft space that overlooks the family room, full bath, 2 bedrooms, and a bonus room that offers access to the garage.

This 4,800 sf custom-built Kurt Hodel home is beautifully designed to fit perfectly and privately on this magnificent 1/3 acre lot. The 4 finished stories with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms alone are dazzling, but a sprawling and secluded oasis adds to the home’s magnificence. The 45’x 22’ heated saltwater pool, huge outdoor kitchen, pavilion living space and much more are nestled behind mature arborvitaes on the adjacent lot, purchased specifically to create this luxury retreat.

Listing details: The pool with Malibu deck features a waterfall, an 8-foot water slide, basketball net, and 8-person integrated spa with LED lighting. Get cozy in the custom-built wood pavilion featuring an oversized wood-burning fireplace with masonry stonehearth, a Sunbrite outdoor television with Sonos sound system, a Casablanca fan, bead-board ceiling, and multilevel recessed lighting. The Wisteria covered upper-terrace Pergola with privacy curtains, mature pine garden, bird sanctuary, and butterfly garden add to the charm and solitude of this outdoor escape and provide gorgeous views from inside the home.

This property combines joy of lake life & upscale living with everyday lifestyle! Nestled at the end of a private road sits an impeccable estate on the shore of Little Long Lake. Just minutes from Kalamazoo. This custom home was built by Glas & Associates in 2005. Stately finishes of maplewood floors, George Washburn custom cabinetry, coffered ceiling, ironwood decks, are details felt throughout the home.

Listing details: Take in the panoramic views of the lake. This beautiful 6-bedroom home offers you luxurious lake living and an abundance of flexibility in use due to its spacious floor plan.Kick back in the screened-in porch and cozy up to the fireplace on cooler evenings.

Absolutely spectacular custom-built 5/6 bedroom/ 3 full bath & 2 half mansion with a plethora of natural light and expansive outdoor space. This stunning masterpiece is located in the iconic Bronzeville neighborhood,steps away from University of Chicago, IIT and DuSable Museum. This home demonstrates the historical design of the past, present and the future.

Listing details: The expansive main living space with dining area leads to an exceptional modern design kitchen that is appointed with custom cabinetry,under cabinet lighting, quartz countertop, 10-foot island and Thermador appliances. Welcome home to this magnificent turn-key home!

Looking for a private get-a-way? This one-of-a-kind, custom-built home sits on 14.69+/- wooded acres just two hours from the western suburbs. The peaceful retreat features a focal-point fireplace spanning all three levels.

Listing details: A wall of windows highlights the impressive, panoramic views. Large master bedroom features an ensuite bathroom and generous walk-in closet. Ten-foot ceilings in the lower level give the family room and bar area a spacious feel. Great location 3 minutes from I-88.