Designer Suzy Stout’s French Country Farmhouse in Illinois When I saw this “Fantasy French Farmhouse” for sale in Burr Ridge, Illinois, I was not only enchanted by it, but I was sure I’d seen it somewhere before. Turns out it belongs to the designer Suzy Stout and was featured in a couple of issues of Traditional Home magazine over the years. Take a look! Suzy Stout’s Fantasy French Farmhouse According to the listing, “This white board and batten estate, designed to embrace the natural outdoor beauty and spectacular surroundings, is nestled on 1.32 acres of wildflower meadow with a private pond and meandering paths.” Burr Ridge IL farmhouse for sale The garages form a sort of “gatehouse entrance” to the courtyard in front of the house. archway leading to courtyard-Michael Graham architect The article by Eliot Nusbaum, called A Fabulous Folly , says, “The desire to step back from a busy world inspired 1993 Traditional Home Design Award Winner Suzy Stout to build a fantasy French farmhou