Local Pilot’s Travel Inspired Estate for Sale

Johnsburg, Illinois--Custom built by an international pilot and his wife, The Hickory Estate’s inspiration came from around the world and throughout the United States during the couple’s many travels. The English Tudor’s unique framework was crafted by oak timbers from the forests of Michigan. The soaring timbers accentuate the 28 foot vaulted ceilings and two story peak through brick fireplace in the main great room. The expansive open staircase was built on site from craftsmen in Breckinridge, Colorado. “The details are what make this home so special. When you enter a room, there is a story to tell. Buyers are looking for that unique property that speaks to them, and this is it,” Candace Decker of Decker Realty Group explained.

The master bath is comparable to a luxury international hotel suite. The high end finishes include Turkish travertine heated flooring, a double steam shower featuring a German Hansgrohe rain shower, specialty mood lighting, and a Toto Japanese style bidet with heated water. The master also opens up through French doors into the en suite sun room complete with a built in hot tub overlooking the tranquil surroundings. The home also offers a horse stable, home gym, and a large work studio. Located on the edge of Johnsburg and McHenry, the estate privately overlooks vast McHenry County Conservation land. Offered at $675,000, visit www.thehickoryestate.com for more information.

About Decker Realty Group

Located in Johnsburg, Decker Realty Group incorporates both traditional real estate principles and innovative marketing strategies to sell properties. For more information, visit www.deckerrealtygroupinc.com or call 800-344-3211. 

Best Neutral Paint Colors

Have you ever been to the hardware store staring aimlessly at the hundreds of paint samples feeling completely overwhelmed?  You take twenty samples, bring them home and tape them to your wall.  You are self doubting your choices, and are still just as perplexed as when you left the store. We have all been there.  

Painting can be the easiest and most inexpensive way to change the look of a space. But, I have heard from so many people that they have such a difficult time choosing the right color and sometimes even having to repaint a room if it doesn't turn out right. 

I have put together some of my favorite colors that will work in any room.  These neutral colors tend to make rooms appear bigger and brighter. If you plan on selling your home, these colors will be very appealing to potential buyers, and extenuate the features of your home versus distracting from them.

A few tips for choosing paint colors:
-Have small sample cans of paint mixed, and paint small sections (paint near your trim and cabinets also to get a good vision).

-Know that a paint sample will look completely different in the store light versus the light inside your home.

-Compare the different paint sheens, a color in eggshell can look completely different in satin

-Google the color you are thinking about choosing, you may just find someone else posted a photo using that color.

-Pinterest is your best friend.  There are tons of samples, especially of neutrals.

-Ask me, I am happy to help!

-Candace Decker
Managing Broker
Decker Realty Group

Westhighland White - Sherwin Williams



Familiar Beige - Sherwin Williams



Windsor Greige - Sherwin Williams



Twilight Gray - Sherwin Williams

Anew Gray - Sherwin Williams


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