Somerset Manorat Castle Park
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The Estate

Crafted Without
Compromise

Somerset Manor at Castle Park represents the highest expression of residential architecture in the American Midwest. Designed by English architect Jeremy Rawlings — who traveled between England and Illinois throughout the construction process — the manor draws its inspiration from the great country houses of the English countryside.

The structure itself is a feat of engineering: 12-inch reinforced concrete block framing, with masonry walls reaching 24 inches in thickness. Designed specifically for the Illinois climate, the walls maintain a naturally stable interior temperature year-round — cool in summer, warm in winter — without relying on mechanical systems alone.

Radiant heated floors run throughout the entire structure. Every room breathes with the warmth of a home that was built not for show, but for living — and for lasting centuries.

Total Square Footage18,770 sq ft
Main Living Area10,939 sq ft
Walkout Basement7,460 sq ft
Bedrooms3 (7 potential)
Bathrooms4 full
Fireplaces8 French limestone
Construction24-inch masonry walls
HeatingRadiant floor throughout
ArchitectJeremy Rawlings (England)
Built1999 – 2005
Acreage52 private acres
Additional Building Rights42 A-1 acres
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