Illinois

House for sale in Illinois has garage ‘made to keep secrets.’ See why

Exterior of the home
Exterior of the home Photo grab from Realtor

A home with a very antique look hides a very steamy secret in the garage in Sycamore, Illinois — and it’s listed for $350,000.

Kitchen
Kitchen Photo grab from Realtor

The entire house, not just the secret.

Dining room
Dining room Photo grab from Realtor

Built in 1900, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom house has ample space with a cozy, inviting vibe throughout.

Living room
Living room Photo grab from Realtor

“The home unfolds with a charming parlor/sitting room flowing into the living room, showcasing original baseboards and windows, and then through pocket doors to the formal dining room,” the listing on Zillow says.

Interior
Interior Photo grab from Realtor

“The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, luxurious tile, updated cabinet fronts on original frames, and wainscoting crafted from reclaimed wood from the historic Sycamore Courthouse Hanger-one of the many unique touches connecting this home to Sycamore’s rich past.”

Staircase
Staircase Screen grab from Realtor

Features, per the listing, include:

  • Hardwood floors

  • Built-in bookshelves

  • Full basement

  • Attic

  • Upstairs laundry room

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

But the main draw is that garage behind the residence.

Garage
Garage Screen grab from Realtor

“The impressive 2.5 car garage, built in 2010, features heated floors and a substantial 13 x 30 loft-a fantastic recreation space or ‘man/woman cave,’ complete with a workbench and included cabinets, and heated by natural gas,” the listing says.

Garage
Garage Screen grab from Realtor

“Perched above the heated, oversized 2-car garage is a full-size loft, made to keep secrets steamier than anything on booktok.”

Garage
Garage Screen grab from Realtor

The garage was noticed by fans of Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights unique house listings around the country — and they had a lot to say.

Garage
Garage Screen grab from Realtor

“Business in the front. Party in the back!” one person joked.

Garage
Garage Screen grab from Realtor

“Well, that went from vanilla to cayenne in about two seconds,” another commented.

Backyard
Backyard Screen grab from Realtor

“The house is giving 90s sitcom vibes. As for the shed...I’m not going to yuck someone else’s yum,” someone said.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

“Yeah, this one looks like it’s a boudoir photography studio. Each corner of the room, and the sides, look like their own little ‘scene’ - with a backdrop (greenery, bookshelves, hanging lanterns, etc.),” one person noted.

Office
Office Screen grab from Realtor

“And here I was originally going to comment on not liking a bathroom right off the kitchen,” someone commented.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

“I thought the laundry room office was weird but then kept scrolling…” another chimed in.

Interior
Interior Photo grab from Realtor

Sycamore is about a 65-mile drive northwest of Chicago.

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TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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