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Barrington: A Great Place to Live

Barrington has it all — open space, highly accredited schools, old-town charm and corporate appeal. Families and businesses come to Barrington seeking a place to live and grow. Both are an integral part of a community that exemplifies what it means to be good neighbors who truly care about their surroundings. When people are committed to making home and business diversity a joint venture, living is at its finest.

The “Barringtons” are a unique eye-catching surprise, encompassing an expansive geographic area that is diverse in its look and lifestyle offerings. Vintage homes exuding character and charm are part of the Village of Barrington, all set in a location within walking distance to schools, shops and the Metra commuter rail system. Many homebuyers seeking spectacular natural beauty woven with rolling green space and gem-like lakes gravitate toward North Barrington, Lake Barrington or Tower Lakes. South Barrington is an oasis of refined luxury living with quick access to toll roads and O’Hare International Airport. The Barrington Hills area offers a life amidst lush landscapes on five or more wooded acres interspersed with world-class horse farms. Whether you are raising a busy family, retreating for personal reflection and serenity or longing to live in splendor, the “Barringtons” have it all.

— Suzanne Luby (Coldwell Banker)

People are moving to and staying in Barrington for many reasons: schools, a variety of living and home choices, the quaint and charming beauty of the community, open space and most importantly — value. When you look at these individually, you are able to draw a complete picture of the area and see the main reasons people are satisfied.

Schools: Barrington offers a strong academic product from both public and private institutions with high-test scores, varied academic choices and extracurricular activities. Clearly if a student is so inclined, he or she can reach great heights progressing through the Barrington school system. In addition, our schools currently enjoy a strong market perception that helps protect and increase real estate value.

Living and home choice variety: In the greater Barrington area, homeowners can choose from an in-town/village atmosphere to an estate-type home on five or more acres in horse country and everything in between. It is a variety that most other communities cannot offer nor match.

Quaint/Charming/Beautiful/Functional Community: There is a sense of pride of ownership when traversing the village, the hills and throughout the entire area. This community feels right and looks good. Its proximity is ideal for travel to Chicago or into Wisconsin. Business and retail variety is plentiful and has a vast array of dining choices and specialty shops. Municipal services continue the forward growth of the entire community with excellent park, library and recreation services, to name but a few. This is a great presentation of what Barrington offers current and future homeowners.

Space: Barrington lot sizes are typically larger. This means homeowners gain space without a loss of community — a very nice and balanced combination.

Value: Compared to similar communities, homeowners in Barrington get a great value with their purchasing dollar and in the general community. Barrington has a typically larger, updated or newer home on a more spacious lot for much lower purchase cost than another similar town, and as stated earlier, there is no loss in academic achievement or community functionality as compared to other towns.

— Mark Munro (Baird & Warner)

Seldom do you come across a town that offers the beauty, tranquility and opportunities that Barrington has to offer. It is a great place to live and do business. It is said that “location, location and location” are the three most important aspects of finding a great piece of real estate. There should be a fourth — Barrington. Where else can you find a landscape of rural beauty that has seamlessly incorporated an infrastructure of convenience and pleasure? The visual perspective of its rural setting with rolling hills and densely wooded landscape best defines Barrington. This offers a gorgeous backdrop for the numerous horse farms sprinkled throughout the countryside. Combined with large lots and historical downtown beauty, the majestic setting that Barrington creates is one-of-a-kind.

I believe it says a lot about a town when I speak to its residents and discover that many of them grew up in Barrington, stayed in Barrington and are now raising their children in Barrington.

Barrington has everything to offer with its beautiful surroundings of rolling hills, trees, lakes and more:

• Close proximity to I-90, Schaumburg, and Elgin
• Local Metra train stop for direct access to downtown Chicago
• Award-winning schools
• Low crime
• A tremendous small-town feel
• Neighbors that truly care about their community

The housing market in Barrington has much to offer. It caters to practically every economic bracket, from first-time homebuyers to those who want the feel of magnificent mansions. This diversity is what has helped elevate Barrington into the town that it is today.

— Craig Ciaglia (Homes by Pinnacle)