Village of Barrington

Property for sale in Barrington, Illinois is a good investment for both new and experienced home buyers. Finding the perfect house in Barrington can be a challenge unless you know the ins and outs of the community. We are Barrington area experts.

The Village of Barrington is located 35 miles northwest of Chicago in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois. Over 10,000 people in the 4.8 square mile area call Barrington home. Properties in the Village of Barrington range in price from $150,000 to $8,000,000. Property for Sale in Barrington ranges from condos to large villas, and Victorians. Drawing people and families from the city and across the nation, Barrington is known for its small town feel and fabulous amenities.

Things to do in downtown Barrington include many excellent restaurants, shops, parks and historic destinations including the Catlow Theater, Icehouse Mall, Chessie’s Restaurant, the farmers market, and Barrington Memorial Park.

Property owners in Barrington that commute benefit from the proximity of Barrington to the highways and expressways (Interstate 90, IL Route 53, IL Route 12, IL Route 14). It is also convenient for those who wish to take the train. Metra Rail has a station in downtown Barrington that provides service to downtown Chicago and neighboring communities. The Union Pacific District Northwest Line serves people who ride the train from Harvard to Ogilvie Station and anywhere in between.

Many of the properties for sale in Barrington are near to a lake or natural area. Lake Louise and Bakers Lake are the most well known in the Village. Baker's Lake is regarded as one of the most significant heron rookeries in the Midwest and in 1984; the lake was dedicated as an Illinois State Nature Preserve.

Golf courses are also prevalent in Barrington. Makray Memorial Golf Club, Thunderbird Country Club and Barrington Park Golf Course are located in the Village.

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