Grayslake, IL 60030 1286 Prairie Orchid Lane

Beautiful home with BRAND NEW siding in desirable Prairie Crossing. 5 bedroom home on a large corner lot with peeks of Lake Leopold from the backyard to enjoy! Home is bordered by natural prairie grass and flowers with backyard access to 10 miles of community trails. Front porch overlooks the edible orchard brimming with apple and pear trees, as well as a variety of berries as you sit outside watching the sunset. You can also enjoy the community fire pit in this cul-de-sac. This home features all hardwood on the first and second floors. A whole house fan cools the home naturally, allowing you to save energy costs. Additionally, there is a flex room on the first floor that is a perfect home office. The first floor is wired for sound, complete with integrated speakers. Finished basement with craft room along with large storage section in the basement. Brand new sump pump and backup system, plus basement is also plumbed for a bath! Newer roof and mechanicals. Kitchen remodel in 2019 with all new SS appliances, including a WOLF stove top and Zephyr hood, granite countertops and Italian inspired backsplash. There is a Prairie Crossing approved dog run on the side of the home. Perfectly located in the community nearby the stables, community gardens, Liberty Prairie Farm and the sledding hill! Trails wind throughout the gorgeous, native plant-filled prairie providing opportunities for many outdoor activities including jogging, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. There are tennis courts, a fitness center and sand volleyball courts at your disposal. A beautifully landscaped beach overlooks Lake Leopold, a 20-acre private lake, exclusive to residents and their guests. Lake life is perfect for kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding, fishing and sunset viewing. A charcoal grill is perfect for beach picnics. A variety of playgrounds are nestled throughout the neighborhood as well as community fire pits and an Edible Landscape area that features cherries, apples, grapes and blackberries to name a few! Liberty Prairie Farm is an organic farm that harvests USDA certified organic vegetables year-round on the premises! Weekly shares of fruit and vegetables can be purchased each season or visit the farm store open to the public. Imagine farm fresh, free-range eggs for your breakfast table! Bring your horse~Prairie Crossing has a Community Stable with an outdoor riding ring and 10 miles of trails, plus additional trails accessible via the Oak Openings Forest Preserve. Much more than a neighborhood, Prairie Crossing is truly a community with planned social events, such as Beach BBQ's, Egg Hunts, Fourth of July Bike Parades and Summer Concerts at the Gazebo! Woodland District 50 for grade school as well as in district for Prairie Crossing Charter School, an environmentally based charter K-8 school nestled in the community. Admittance is by lottery to those who live in district. Prairie Crossing is at the intersection of Metra Milwaukee District North and Metra North Central's lines for convenient transportation to downtown Chicago and O'Hare. Prairie Crossing is also served by the Pace Suburban Bus, lines 572/574. Come visit and experience life on the prairie!