8511 Kearney Road • Downers Grove • IL
Exquisite Private Estate on 4 Acres with Hangar and Direct Private Airport Access
$2,549,000
Tucked away on a private, tree-lined road, this exceptional custom estate offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and convenience. This resort-style property is a rare opportunity for a discerning buyer seeking refined living with all the amenities
including direct access to the closest private airport to Chicago.
Crafted with uncompromising attention to detail, enjoy over 10,000 square feet of high-end living space, featuring 5 bedrooms each with its own en suite bathroom and walk-in closet and 6.1 luxuriously bathrooms. Wide-plank Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, imported marble and travertine tile, 8-foot solid Mahogany doors, custom door headers and millwork provide a warm, rich backdrop to the elegant interiors. A thoughtfully designed three-floor elevator shaft for future accessibility.
The dramatic great room showcases a soaring 27-foot ceiling, custom millwork, and a wall of windows framing the wooded property line. The expansive walkout lower level offers radiant heated stained concrete floors, a home theatre, exercise room, and a multipurpose sports court designed for racquetball, basketball,
volleyball, and pickleball.
This expansive 4-acre estate offers more than just luxurious living - it provides endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation right in your own backyard. Plenty of room to accommodates a Par 3 golf hole, a resort-style swimming pool, tennis court, pickleball, football and soccer field, or even a softball diamond all while still preserving the privacy and beauty of the treelined surroundings.
An entertainer’s dream, the home features a composite deck and stamped concrete patio with serene views, a whole-home sound system, large dining area, two dishwashers in the chef’s kitchen and a third in the lower level. A true standout feature is the 3,000 sq. ft. heated hangar/garage, complete with an epoxy-finished floor ideal for aviation enthusiasts or collectors with direct access to a private airport,
making private travel exceptionally easy and convenient.
Additional highlights include:
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All-brick and full-size stone exterior with limestone trim and accents
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New GAF Timberline HDZ roof (2021) with Infinite Wind Speed Warranty
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Spray foam insulation and high-efficiency HVAC for year-round comfort
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City water and sewer, a rare benefit for a property of this scale and privacy
This is more than a home - it’s a private luxury retreat just minutes from shopping, dining, expressways and trains to the city. Excellent schools and lower unincorporated Downers Grove taxes. Designed for those who appreciate excellence in every detail.
Shown by appointment only, pre-approval or proof of funds required
Broker owned property

Main Level 3,176 Sq Ft
Hangar|Garage 3,141 Sq Ft

2nd Level 3,173 Sq Ft

Walkout Lower Level 3,901 Sq Ft

Measurements Deemeed Reliable but Not Guaranteed
Construction Notes & Features:
• New Construction 2012
• 2021 New GAF Timberline HDZ Lifetime Architectural Shingles. Installed by GAF
MasterElite Contractor. Lifetime and Industry First Infinite Wind Speed Warranty
• All Brick and Full-Size Stone Exterior with Limestone Trim & Accents
• Ceiling Height: Main Level 10 ft
Foyer and Great Room 27 ft
Second Level 8’11”
Lower Level 9’4”
Sports Court 20 ft
• Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors (5" Wide)
• Mahogany Doors: Main Level 8ft High - All others 7ft
• Custom Carved Double Mahogany Entrance Doors 8ft H x 6ft W
• Custom Door Headers and Trim
• Baseboard 7 ½ inch
• Coffered Ceiling in Office
• Custom Wood Panels in Great Room
• Imported Marble and Travertine Tiles
• Kolbe Custom Luxury Windows and Patio Doors
• Three Gas Fireplaces
• All Bedrooms with En Suite Bathrooms
• Spray Foam Insulation in all Exterior Walls
• Insulation in All Ceilings and Bathroom Walls
• Composite Deck and Rails
• Stamped Concrete Patio
• Flagstone Entrance Way
• Elevator Shaft (Three Floors)
• Motorized Chandelier
• City Water and City Sewer
• Radiant Heated Floor throughout Lower Level
• Stained Concrete throughout Lower Level
• Regulation Size Racquetball Court with Custom Panels & Wall of Glass
• Sports Court: Maple Hardwood Floors with Cushions Under Plywood
• Attic with Plywood Floor and Pull-Down Stairs
• Heated Hangar / Garage with Epoxy Flooring – 60’ wide x 50’ deep x 16’8” ceiling
• Schweiss Bi-Fold Door 50’4” Wide x 14’2” High
• Two - Clopay 18’ Wide x 8’ High Garage Doors with Side Mount Openers
Kitchen Appliances:
• Wolf 60” Dual Fuel Range. Double Ovens, Six Burner Gas Range and Infrared Dual Griddle
• Two Bosch Panel Dishwashers
• Jenn-Air Built-in Refrigerator and Bottom Drawer Freezer
• Beverage Refrigerator
• Panasonic Built-in Microwave
• 60” Commercial Exhaust Hood
Other Appliances:
• 36” Refrigerator | Freezer (Lower Level)
• Bosch Panel Dishwasher (Lower Level)
• 30” Refrigerator | Freezer (Hangar / Garage)
Whole Home Sound System:
• 35 In-Ceiling Speakers & 4 Wall Mount Speakers
Home Theater:
• Epson 3D Projector & 120 Inch Screen
• 5.1 Surround Sound: 5 In-Wall Speakers and Sub-woofer
• Denon Multi Source Receiver
• Panamax MR5100 Power Conditioner
• Sony Bluray 3D DVD Player
HVAC & Misc:
• Two Lenox Elite Hi-Efficiency Furnaces & Two Air-conditioners - 6 Zones
• Wi-Fi Thermostats
• Well McLain Boiler (12.2019)
• Indirect Gas Water Heater with Hot Water Circulating Pump
• 400 Amp Service and Sub Panel (2nd Floor)
• Two Non-Submersible Sump Pumps
• Alarm System
• Camera System with Hard Drive
• 12 Month Avg: Electric $365, Gas $154, Water/Sewer $60, Garbage $24,
Lawn Mowing $312, Airport Fee $110. 2024 Real Estate Taxes $26,172