243 Colonial Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (MLS # 12623436)

Price $949,900
Status Active
Beds 5
Baths 4.5 Baths
Home size 3,512 sqft
Lot Size n/a
Days on Market 1
This is one of the most amazing.....private.....and beautifully landscaped locations on the golf course in all of Gregg's Landing! Plus, the home is beautiful! It's got everything you could want! NEW UPDATES IN LAST FEW MONTHS: All NEW carpet on stairs & entire second floor, All NEW luxury waterproof vinyl in the entire basement, NEW paint in the basement....NEW PAVER WALKWAY from driveway to front stoop.....This 5-bedroom 4.1 bath customized two story with a fully finished basement gives you a total of approximately 5997 square feet (3512 on the first two floors). The interior and exterior were professionally painted recently. First floor features a formal living room & dining room, large mud room, powder room, large kitchen with center island, pantry, 42" maple glazed cabinets, double oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher & refrigerator (all stainless steel), beautiful granite countertops, recessed lighting, under cabinet lighting, and a spacious eating area. The extended family room has hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, built-in Bose speaker system, and a fireplace. The first-floor den/office(w/closet) is perfect for working from home. The second level primary bedroom features a sitting area, fireplace, and private bath with double vanity, separate shower, and large corner tub, & private water closet. Bedroom 2 has its own private bath and closet. There are 2 additional bedrooms and an additional full bath on the second floor. All the bedrooms are quite spacious and have large closets. The fully finished English basement has so much space: a very large laundry room with a laundry sink and lots of storage, a fifth bedroom, a full bath, a large rec room, a bar area, a built-in Polk speaker system, a hobby room (was being used as a salon), plus two additional rooms. A 3-car garage is accessed through the mud room. The kitchen eating area has a sliding glass door to an extended deck, lower-level brick paver patio, and the most beautifully landscaped & private backyard backing to the golf course, but with amazing privacy! There is a beautiful English Garden with an irrigation system. This will be the place for all those summer parties! This home also includes a pricey solar system (totally paid for) on the roof to save energy and costs on your electric bill....never worry about leaving the lights on! Close to popular & award-winning schools (Hawthorn & VHHS) , shopping, restaurants, train stations, and close to easy access to the interstate. Pack your boxes and prepare to enjoy your beautiful new home, making beautiful memories! More pictures coming next week
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 4/20/2026 Tract Greggs Landing
Year Built 2004 Community Indian Creek / Vernon Hills
Garage Spaces 3.0 County Lake

SCHOOLS

School District Vernon Hills High School
Elementary School Hawthorn Elementary School (Sout
Jr. High School Hawthorn Middle School South
High School Vernon Hills High School

Additional Details

AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Oven, Refrigerator
AREA Indian Creek / Vernon Hills
BASEMENT Daylight, Finished, Full, Sump Pump, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick, Vinyl Siding
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
INTERIOR Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry
LOT 0
LOT DESCRIPTION Corner Lot, Landscaped, On Golf Course
LOT DIMENSIONS 138X86X135X101
PARKING Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Garage
SUBDIVISION Greggs Landing
TAXES 21839
WATER Public

Location

Listed with Kale Realty
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