If you love to watch Fox Network's "Empire" then you may have wondered where the popular television series shoot their scenes. The show has obviously chosen the perfect backdrop for its scenes especially when it comes to Lucious Lyon's home: a regal residence befitting a record company mogul with a lot of family drama, an article from Christies Real Estate revealed.
This property that is prominently featured in Empire is a luxury 14-room, five-bedroom located outside Chicago. The Barrington, Illinois, mansion has amazing luxury features that truly make it a star of the show.
The 20,000-square-foot mansion has prominent floor-to-ceiling windows, massive custom walnut and exteriors depicting a French country estate.
Enter the Lyon's den into the light-filled main hall and you will find a lovely formal dining room with coffered ceiling. The room is well lit with a chandelier and a huge door that allows an unobstructed view of the patio.
The living room is like an image from a home design magazine with decorative mirrors, a working fireplace, an open-floor plan that allows sweeping views of the property, and of course a grand piano fit for Lucious Lyon.
Lyon's office is very luxurious with dark walnut paneling, coffered ceilings, and an elegant fireplace. You can tell that every little detail in this room makes it one of the most prominently displayed scene in the series with Lucious conducting business behind his huge desk.
Other amazing features of this mansion that have been captured on screen is a full wet bar, a comfortable yet stylish seating area for guests, a heated swimming pool and an expansive manicured lawn complete with two lakes. Exclusive inside interiors include an elevator, high end audio systems, security systems, a large gourmet kitchen with elegant granite countertops and Wolf appliances.
And of course, Lucious Lyon would never be at home without his luxury cars. His collection is housed in a separate six-vehicle garage which is another highlight of this property.
Rick Moeser, Senior Vice President of Christie's International Real Estate, has a few words about this extravagant property, "This estate is a 'star' in and of itself," he said, "offering a myriad of amenities -- spread over three floors -- as well as sweeping acreage in one of Chicago's most sought-after suburbs."