Prestbury is known for its charming atmosphere and has the feeling of a country village. Amidst this lovely setting for all ages, you can enjoy a community pool, sailing, fishing, private clubhouse, tennis and a golf course that is close by. Prestbury has 680 acres of carefully planned development for residential homes. After 2 years of design development in the mid 60,s, it is clear that every detail was carefully studied to assure it had its own natural boundaries. For many years its uniqueness has allow the residences to stage their own destiny.

Cheshire Clubhouse

Prestbury property owners and guests may use the Cheshire Club, on a reservation basis, for personal gatherings. Enjoy the view of Lake Prestbury from the deck of the club house.

Tennis Courts

Residents of Prestbury have use of the tennis courts. Their guests must be accompanied by the resident.

Swimming Pool

Enjoy the warm summers days in Prestburys pool. The children can also enjoy a fenced in toddler pool. Knowing the focus in the pool area is safety, the certified lifeguards monitor all activities.

Prestbury Yacht Club

Another advantage you have by living in Prestbury, is that you can join the Yacht Club. Members can enjoy a full sailboat racing season on Lake Prestbury and a fun filled social calendar.

Virgil Gilman Bike Trail

Most folks love the idea of having a walking and bike trail with easy access of Prestbury. This wonderful paved trail is maintained by the Fox Valley Park District. Enjoy the beauty of wild flowers, wild life and taking your dog for a pleasant walk. The trail runs from Waubonsee Community College into Montgomery. In just minutes, youre at Blackberry Farm and the West side splash pool.

Bliss Creek Golf Course

Bliss Creek Golf Course is a privately owned course that is open daily to the public. This course is for all skill levels and its beautiful tree lined fairways. The course offers 18 holes of challenges for all golfers, but not a killer course. Enjoy fine food at its restaurant and/or dine on the deck. Banquet Rooms are also available. Also, a diving range, practice putting green, and Pro shop.

BLISS WOODS FOREST PRESERVE
Nature Preserves - Shelters - Bike Trail Access - Historic Site - Fishing Bliss Woods is located just east of the junction of Bliss Road and Route 47 (just north of the I-88). Bliss Woods is also adjacent to the Virgil Gilman Nature/Bike Trail.
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ADDRESS: 5S660 Bliss Road SITE MANAGER: Josh Orin
LOCATION: Sugar Grove PHONE: 630-232-5980
HISTORICAL / NATURAL FEATURES:
The Bliss Woods region can be considered in three (3) parts.
1. The esker east of Bliss Road which is a special geological feature. It is a winding ridge of stratified gravel deposited by a sub-glacial river. The steep north and south facing slopes here hold two distinct, classic woodland habitats. The north slope has Sugar Maple and Basswood-Linden trees with a carpet of early spring ephemerals including Hepatica, Blood Root and Rue Anenome. On the south slopes an Oak-Hickory woods with a carpet of Dutchman's Britches, Solomon's Seal and Toothwort trails down to the flood plain of Blackberry Creek. An old ten acre farm field on the eastern edge is now returning to the wild.
2. At the south along Blackberry Creek are broad expanses of Sedge meadows which meet little drumlin-like hills holding five different species of oak and many fine prairie edge plants such as Pussy Toes, Spring Beauties, and Shining Bed Straw. Continuing north, we enter a rich woods of majestic trees towering above a carpet of Blue Eyed Mary, Wild Ginger, etc.
3. Crowning the diversity of this region is a large eighteen acre wetland basin on the north side of KeDeKa Road surrounded by a narrow band of woods which holds the County's only stand of nationally endangered Golden Seal. Also here is the rare Spikenard and an exquisite array of ferns from delicate Maiden Hair and Fragile Ferns to the fascinating Marsh Shield and Sensitive Ferns all mingling here in their balanced aboriginal setting.
(Note): Part 3 is a high priority acquisition joining Bliss Woods on the south and recently purchased Hannaford Woods on the northwest and is still privately owned by the Bauerle heirs.

Owners Thoughts in Designing Their Home

This Prestbury home was designed to take advantage of the natural landscape. Large, open windows provide a panorama of the ever changing landscape and seasons. Almost every window has an unobstructed view of the Prestbury woods.

They designed their home to give a feeling of welcome to any guest. Earth tones blend with the natural outdoor setting. The sunken family room has a cathedral beamed ceiling and windows on two sides. The fireplace is patterned after that of a favorite lodge.

The country kitchen has an adjacent eating area with wall to wall bay window, and is a favorite place to congregate.

The study is the owners retreat, a cozy room with wood paneling and raised wood moldings. The stone fireplace is flanked by bookcases.

The kitchen, family room and lower level recreation area have tongue in groove ceilings. The dining room has wood, wrought iron and crystal fixtures that are most unusual.

The exterior of the home is granite, cedar and brick, and the front porch, with granite walls and posts, lends a Colonial atmosphere.


GENERAL HOME FEATURES

• Two story 3823 sqft
• 5 bedrooms
• 3.1 baths
• Zoned heating and air conditioning
• Formal dining room
• Formal living room
• 1st Floor family room1
• 3 Fireplaces
• Whole house intercom system
• Security System
• 1st Floor laundry
• All doors are solid wood six panel
• Finished walkout basement with two recreation rooms
• Large wet bar in basement
• All appliances
• Large kitchen with breakfast bar and eat in area
• Convenient to I-88, schools and shopping
• Amenities of Prestbury subdivision

OUTSIDE FEATURES

• Professional landscaping
• Brick retaining walls
• Large newly painted deck
• Landscape lighting
• Brick-Stone-Cedar siding
• Numerous trees (Pine, Oak and Maple)
• Many shrubs and perennials
• Brick sidewalks
• With extra lot, approx. 1.1 acre
• Stone Front porch
• Lower level screen porch
• Walkout finished basement
• 3 Car garage
• Asphalt driveway
• Roof approx. 10-11 yrs. old