Most Beautiful Home in Illinois Used in Fox’s ‘Empire’ is For Sale

Architectural Digest just named the 'Lyons Den', used in the hit series Empire, the most beautiful home in the state and it's on the market for $9,500,000.

Most Beautiful Home For Sale in Illinois

Nestled lakeside on 8 acres in the very prestigious Barrington Hills neighborhood, is the home that was used as the backdrop for six seasons on the Fox hit series, Empire. Not only is this the 'most beautiful home for sale, but it is also the most expensive

The word elegant is an easy word to use to describe this home at 45 Lakeview Lane in Barrington, Illinois.

The nearly 18,000-square-foot estate's 8 acres is nearly completely surrounded by two lakes, Keane Lake is 50.6 acres and Heather Lake is 6.9 acres.

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At $9,500,000 you'll live without very little in this 6-bedroom, 10-bathroom home. The kitchen is surprising, as are both the swimming pool and the home's lower level. A stunning front staircase surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. An unbelievably large garage where you could do almost anything you dreamt up.

The walk-out lower level of Lyons Den features a home theater with huge leather chairs, a poker and billiards room, a 6th bedroom or game room, a catering kitchen, a radiant heated floor, and a full bar. Plus, the home has an elevator that goes to all three levels.