The Minkler Estate With 36 Acre Countryside Haven Including Equestrian Facilities in Illinois

• Address: 5021 Minkler Rd, Yorkville, IL 60560
• Price: $8,495,000
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 9 (7 full, 2 half)
• Living Space: 12,000 sqft (including main manor and guest house)
• Year Built: 1994
• Lot Size: 36.66 Acres
• Key Features: English manor design, historic celebration barn, 6-stall horse barn, infinity pool with pool house, 3-acre pond, and space for over 20 vehicles.

If you are someone who dreams of wide-open spaces, deep woods, and houses with real personality, the Minkler Estate will steal your heart. Tucked away on over 36 acres of beautiful land filled with wild flowers and green prairie, this property feels like a private kingdom. At the center of it all sits a massive English manor house. Even though it was built in 1994, it was crafted with the kind of love and detail you usually only find in century-old homes. The owners renovated the whole place from the ground up, blending modern comforts with rustic beauty. Inside, you will find gorgeous old barn wood ceilings and cozy stone fireplaces that make the giant rooms feel warm and welcoming. It is the perfect place for anyone who wants a home that feels grand but still wraps you in comfort the moment you walk through the door.

The best part about the main house is just how much fun is packed inside. For cooking lovers, the chef’s kitchen is a dream with bright marble countertops and great appliances. When you want to have fun, you don’t even need to leave the house. There is a movie theater, a golf simulator, a billiards room for pool games, and a wine cellar. The main bedroom suite is a true retreat. It has its own private balcony where you can drink your morning coffee and look out over your massive yard. It also features a spa-like bathroom that is perfect for a relaxing soak at the end of a long day.

Outside, the property turns into a full luxury resort. There is a beautiful infinity pool that looks like it goes on forever, a pool house, and an ornate patio for summer barbecues. If you love sports, you can play basketball or pickleball on your own private court. There is even a 3-acre pond where you can go fishing or float around in an electric boat. For animal lovers, there is a horse barn with six stables. But my absolute favorite feature is the separate, historic barn. It has been kept in beautiful shape and is the ultimate venue for family weddings, big graduation parties, or barn dances under the stars.

This estate also includes a completely separate 2,000-square-foot guest house. It is perfect for grandparents, visitors, or a live-in property manager. If you love cars, tractors, or off-road toys, you will be in heaven because the garages can hold more than 20 vehicles! This is not just a house; it is a whole lifestyle. It gives you the chance to live close to nature, host unforgettable parties, and enjoy total privacy. It is a rare country treasure that is ready for its next owner to love it.

Photos:

Michael LaFido • mike@thelafidoteam.com
LUXE Group | LPT Realty
Photography Credit: LUXE Group