The Tandem Lodge

7750 Pine Bluff Road | Morris, IL 60450

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ACRE ESTATE

ACRE PRIVATE LAKE

HOMES

UNRIVALED LIFESTYLE

The Definition of Retreat

Just a little over an hour from Chicago lies this exquisite retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. This stunning 24-acre estate has everything for the outdoor enthusiast, including a beautiful home perched at the top of a hill overlooking a private, well-stocked, and spring-fed lake. Enjoy outdoor sports such as hiking, mountain biking, camping, hunting, basketball, soccer, and other lawn sports on the spacious grounds, and use the lake for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, and so much more! The property also includes a separate full 2-bedroom guesthouse. Beautifully forested landscape. You do not want to miss out on the opportunity to make this unique and expansive estate your new home! Live like you are on vacation every day!

Living Space Overview

Homes
2
Total Bedrooms
4
Total Baths
3
Total Finished Square Footage
2,868

Endless Opportunities

The opportunities afforded by the Tandem Lodge are endless. With a one-hour drive to Chicago and the property's flexible zoning, the only limits are that of the imagination. Your own rural oasis within a reasonable commute to Chicago? An easily accessible second home you can enjoy at your convenience? Maybe you have the vision of the original owners and seek a retreat used for employee use and client entertainment? A playground for your entrepreneurial imagination; a vacation rental, a corporate retreat center, or maybe even a development opportunity?

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A Home With History

The land that adorns the Tandem Lodge was purchased by the Hendrickson Family, owners of Hendrickson Manufacturing Company, in 1963, one of the many former strip mines that is a trademark of the area. The owners envisioned a retreat for company employees and client entertainment. The transformation of the property began in earnest with a lake stocking program and the planting of thousands of trees which eventually led to the property's inclusion in the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Forestry Development program in 2006. The main lodge was constructed in 1967, the original elevations renderings done by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright and brought to life by architectural firm Larson & Wolf, known for their many residential projects from Wright's designs in the Chicagoland area.

Built For Entertainment

Enjoy picturesque views of your own private lake from the floor-to-ceiling windows that make up the entire rear of this mid-century classic creating the perfect backdrop for entertaining. As summer fades, the fall foliage creates a breathtaking change of scenery.

The Tandem Lodge was intentionally designed with entertaining in mind and one of the owner's requests, being a renowned automotive engineer himself, was not to have any 90-degree walls in the interior to create superior acoustics.

Guest House

First constructed in 1995, and undergoing a full modern renovation in 2010, the guest house lends to the overall utility of the property. As a guest home or income-property perfect for local contract workers or unique property short-term rental seekers, the opportunities are endless.