House #1 – Pictures #1,2 - This 15,000+ square foot estate is located on Johnston Road in Venetia, PA and boasts a barn/stable with a riding arena.

House #2 – Pictures #3,4 - This 18,000+ square foot brick mansion is located on Bridgewater Lane in Cincinnati, OH.

House #3 – Pictures #5,6 - This contemporary mansion is being built off of Strait Lane in Dallas, TX.

House #4 – Pictures #7,8 – This mansion is located on the corner of Valley Ridge Road and Wyatt Drive in Fort Worth, TX.

House #5 – Pictures #9,10 - This French-inspired mansion is located on Woodley Road, in Winnetka, IL.

House #6 – Pictures #11,12 - This mansion is located on Porto Lago Court in Windermere, FL.

Pictures #1,2 – This 13,000+ square foot newly built mansion is located on Boland Drive in Barrington, IL

Pictures #3,4 – This 17,000+ square foot mansion is located at 1688 Lake Road in Webster, NY.

Pictures #5,6 – This 30,000 square foot contemporary mansion is located at 3312 Midwest Rd in Oak Brook, IL. It is the former home of baseball player Frank Thomas.

Pictures #7,8 – This mansion is under construction off of King Richards Court in Franklin, TN (right next to LeAnn Rimes’ house). It is owned by financial guru Dave Ramsey.

Here is a video tour of the “Blue Heron Estate”. The 33,500 square foot house is located at 94 Hawthorne Road in Barrington Hills, IL. It was built in 2001 and boasts 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 master suites, 2-story great room, formal living and dining rooms, 2 wet bars, 1300 bottle wine cellar, private & stocked fishing pond, 2 stall horse barn with hay loft, large veranda, and a 2 story indoor swimming pool with waterfall. It is listed at $10,500,000. The home is owned by Boris Boskovic and was shown by his 2 daughters (one of them is the listing agent).

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This beautifully crafted French Country manor is located at 439 N Bruner Street in Hinsdale, IL. It was built in 2007 and won a Golden Key award for quality of design. The 9,500 square foot mansions boasts 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a curved staircase, magnificent wood floors, formal living and dining rooms, high end gourmet kitchen, a family room with floor to ceiling windows and coffered ceiling, an exquisite wood paneled den/library with coffered ceiling, a sumptuous master suite with tiled shower, recreational room with custom bar, home theater, wine cellar, and more. It is listed at $2,899,900 and sits on a large wooded lot. As you can see, this home boasts fine craftsmanship. I LOVE the use of coffered ceilings in a home. It gives great character and life to a room. The home also boasts lovely trim and wainscoting. What do you guys think?

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This magnificent gated residence is located at 4 Roundstone Lane in Barrington Hills, IL. It was built in 2008 and  sits on over 7 acres. With 14,985 square feet of living space, this home boasts 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a grand double staircase, Brazilian cherry and heated marble floors, vaulted ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, a sauna, a private guest quarter, an elevator, an indoor basketball court, a gym, a movie theater, and an indoor swimming pool. It is listed at $4,990,000. The interior is a little bland and the exterior is a little commercial looking to me, but all in all this home is a great buy for the price. What do you think of this home?

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This mansion, which sits on over 11 acres of prime property, was built in 2003 and boasts 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. It is located on Plumtree Road in Barrington, IL. My favorite parts of the home is the double floating grand staircase and the spacious 2-story formal dining room. The home is listed for $7,500,000. What do you guys think? The interior definitely needs some updating (new carpets, appliances, ect.), but I think this is a lovely home.

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One of Barrington’s most significant estates, nobly secluded on over approximately 11 acres. This all brick masterpiece presides over rolling lawns, gardens and woods. The dramatic and powerful interior spaces are perfectly proportioned, each room flowing gracefully from one to another, providing an atmosphere of incomparable elegance. Offering state-of-the-art operational features, this home reflects only the finest finishes and details throughout its substantial yet comfortable interior. Extensive outdoor terraces offer an unparalleled setting for gracious alfresco entertaining. This beautifully presented home enjoys a timeless appeal and a spectacular setting. Just moments from all Village conveniences.

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