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Wilmette,IL 60091
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,237 sqft
Price per Sqft $400
MLS Listing ID 12165994
Style Farmhouse
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Annual Tax Amount $38,616
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions 75X196
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Welcome to this exquisite blend of history and contemporary living! Nestled on an oversized 75x196 lot, this original 1900s farmhouse has been thoughtfully expanded and meticulously renovated. It boasts 8,237 sq ft of beautifully maintained living space, 5 bedrooms, and 4.2 bathrooms. Step through the Grand Sapele front door to discover stunning details such as original quartersawn Oak flooring, coffered ceilings, and a custom carved wood mantel. This home was designed and tailored for both family living and elegant entertaining. No detail was overlooked! The spacious living room offers a gas fireplace, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, and a fun reading nook. The separate dining room is conveniently located across the hall from the Chef's kitchen. You will love cooking with the high-end appliances, including a Vulcan 6-burner gas range with double ovens, griddles, and salamander and a separate full-size fridge and freezer. The island offers seating for 5, plus the sunny breakfast room, provides even more table space. Storage is abundant, including a full butler's pantry with a sink and instant hot water. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features two walk-in closets and a spa-like bathroom with a double vanity, steam shower with a rainfall shower head, an oversized soaking tub, water closet with bidet and heated floors. Enjoy the added luxury of an intimate private loft, perfect for an office or cozy den. The second floor also includes four additional bedrooms; one bedroom offers an ensuite, and two others share a jack-and-jill bathroom. Stay active in the sunny exercise room, complete with Sono Speakers, Barre bar, mirrors, dance pole, sauna and access to a large deck. The convenient laundry room with storage, folding counter, and sink adds to the home's modern appeal and completes the 2nd floor. Unwind in the basement rec room, which is set up for fun! The huge rec room has a home theater with 9' sound-insulated ceilings, surround sound speakers, a starry ceiling, and built-in party lights. There is also a wet bar with a beverage fridge and dishwasher. A full bathroom and 600 sqft workshop complete the basement level. Step outside to a stunning, professionally landscaped backyard equipped with an underground irrigation system, two decks (one with a gas grill hookup and the other with built-in benches and a gas fire table), and a fenced garden with fully irrigated raised beds. With a rare attached 2-car garage and a 2.5-car detached garage, this home offers abundant storage and parking. The location is one of the best! Located just steps from the lake and Elmwood Dunes and a short walk to Downtown Wilmette and Plaza Del Lago, this home presents a unique opportunity to enjoy rich history paired with contemporary conveniences in a prime location. Don't miss your chance to make it your own!
Location
State IL
County Cook
Community Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Rooms
Basement Finished,Full
Interior
Interior Features Sauna,Wet Bar,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Separate Dining Room,Pantry
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air,Radiant Floor
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning,Gas Starter
Fireplace Y
Appliance Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal
Laundry Sink
Exterior
Garage Spaces 4.5
View Y/N true
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Landscaped,Garden
Story 2 Stories
Foundation Brick/Mortar,Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Brick
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Central Elementary School
Middle Schools Wilmette Junior High School
High Schools New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
School District 39,39,203
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None