A European
Legacy
Somerset Manor at Castle Park
Where European
Mastery Meets
American Grandeur
Somerset Manor at Castle Park is not simply a residence — it is a singular act of vision, spanning decades and two continents. Designed by English architect Jeremy Rawlings and built with materials and craftsmen sourced from across Europe, the manor stands as a testament to what is possible when ambition meets artistry.
From the eight French limestone fireplaces carved by master artisans in France, to the beamed ceilings imported from England, to the hand-laid limestone floors from France — every surface tells a story of uncompromising craftsmanship.
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See It in Motion
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A Private World
Hand-Built
from Nothing
The 18-acre lake was not discovered — it was created. The builder excavated the land by hand, and the earth removed was sculpted into a terraced hillside, ready to become a vineyard. Over 80,000 trees were planted on what were once bare cornfields.
Seven stocked ponds. A 900-foot stream. Illuminated stone columns rising from the lake, visible from the great room at night. This is not landscaping — it is land art.
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Carved in France.
Installed by Masters.
Eight original French limestone fireplaces. Beamed ceilings from England. Hand-laid floors from France. The finest tradesmen from around the world were brought to Harvard, Illinois to build something that has never existed before and will never exist again.
The Full Story
What Will You Create?
Somerset Manor is more than a residence. It is a canvas for a life lived without compromise — a private family legacy, an exclusive corporate retreat, a world-class event venue, or a vineyard estate. The possibilities are as vast as the 52 acres themselves.
This Estate Awaits
Its Next Steward
Somerset Manor is offered exclusively by private inquiry. To arrange a confidential showing or receive the full property portfolio, please contact our listing agent directly.