Welcome to 26 Brandywine Road in the highly sought-after South Barrington Lakes community. This beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 4.1-bath traditional home offers lake rights and access to award-winning Barrington 220 schools, all in an ideal location close to shopping, parks, and everyday conveniences. Bathed in beautiful morning sunlight, this east-facing home is filled with warmth from the moment you step through the open, inviting entrance. Set on expansive grounds with large front and back lawns, the property offers both privacy and space to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, rich cherry hardwood floors flow throughout the first and second levels. The custom birch kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and travertine flooring. Sliding doors in both the kitchen and living room provide seamless access to the deck and landscaped yard, while the kitchen opens to a spacious family room with a cozy gas fireplace, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Formal living and dining rooms offer additional gathering spaces, including a second fireplace for added charm. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms offer en suite or Jack & Jill bath access, giving all bedrooms access to a full bathroom. One of the secondary bedrooms also features a walk-in closet for added convenience. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with dual closets, a jetted tub, separate shower, and a double-bowl quartz vanity. The walk-out lower level expands your living space with a large recreation room featuring a third fireplace, a fifth bedroom, and a full bath, ideal for guests, in-laws, a home office, or fitness area. Extensive updates over the past several years provide peace of mind and modern convenience, including a new roof (2024), air conditioner (2023), water heater (2025), sliding doors in the kitchen and living room, sump pump with backup battery, and a professionally installed EV charger in the garage. Additional improvements include windows, furnace, exterior siding, and deck/patio (approximately 2018), along with kitchen appliances (refrigerator, oven/stovetop, and dishwasher approximately 2021). Complete with a spacious three-car garage and circular driveway, this home is just minutes from I-90, scenic trails, conservancy areas, and The Arboretum of South Barrington.
