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There is more to Lake Barrington than Lake Barrington Shores

Lake Barrington Real Estate Has Lots to Offer

Sometimes I have to chuckle to myself and today was one of those days. I have just helped some buyers make a succesful offer on an Arlington Heights home and the Realtor and I were working out logistics of delivering paperwork and checks. Sometimes it's easier for us to go to an agents home rather than an office but when I told her I lived in Lake Barrington she instantly assumed I live in Lake Barrington Shores. She is not alone. I can count on more than the fingers on both hands how many times this happens.

So I am here to set the records straight because there is so much more to Lake Barrington than just Lake Barrington Shores. Lake Barrington Shores is a subdivision of Lake Barrington and is unique for our area. It is a gated community of mostly town homes with a few condos and does indeed make up a large proportion of the residences, 1317 of the 2252 total homes. But what about the other 935 residences?

Luxury Lake Barrington HomeThe remainder of Lake Barrington real estate is devoted to single family homes in 32 seperate subdivisions. There are also 2 commercial subdivisions near Route 14. In the middle of the village area is Good Shepherd Hospital grounds but this area is not under Lake Barringtonjurisdiction, it falls under Lake County community.

Lake Barrington homes range in age but we also have new construction-albeit not very active right now. You'll find waterfront homes, luxury homes and for the most part all our single family homes are situated on 1 or more acre lots. Lake Barrington's real estate blends in very well with the large amount of undeveloped conservation areas and wetlands. If you like that countryside feel, wildlife, birds, trees etc, Lake Barrington is a place to consider.
Lake Barrington has an open space initiative to maintain those countryside areas I mentioned; a beautification program which is responsible for dressing up the subdivision entrances by awarding grants. The village via their Leave No Child Inside Endeavor encourages families to get their kids outside in the summer time, to become healthier and at the same time learn about the area in which they live by providing several outdoor events.
I hope you'll see there is much more to Lake Barrington than just Lake Barrington Shores. It's a great community, you can escape the speed of a working day in this peaceful and pretty community.
Posted Sunday Oct 30