NEW ENGLAND CHARM MEETS SOPHISTICATED MODERN LUXURY IN DESIRABLE EAST HIGHLAND PARK HOME ON CHICAGO'S SCENIC NORTHSHORE Stylish Cape Cod home in Chicago's coveted North Shore suburbs has prestigious East Highland Park address just blocks from Lake Michigan. Situated on a large, heavily wooded, corner lot and surrounded by magnificent homes, this charming property overlooks a picturesque, tree-filled ravine that offers impressive views from several rooms. This spacious home exudes a rare combination of warm, New England charm outside and sophisticated, modern luxury inside, making it the perfect residence for a family or couple with an appreciation for eclectic good looks and an affinity for out of the ordinary living. Appealing to those with discriminating taste, the interior of this Marvin Herman and Associates designed custom home is filled with contemporary built-ins, luxurious finishes, and expansive bay windows to fill rooms with sunlight and views of nature and the great outdoors. With an open floor plan boasting light neutral colors throughout, this home features bleached hardwood floors on the first floor, high-quality Karastan berber carpeting on the second floor, and a recently renovated kitchen with high-end stainless steel Miele double ovens and gas range, built-in KitchenAid refrigerator/freezer combination, sleek black granite countertops, and Waterworks glass tile backsplash. Whether entertaining guests or indulging in the easy living this home has to offer, its centerpiece is the large sunken living room with an oversized bay window, high-gloss lacquered built-in cabinets and audio/visual components, full wraparound wet bar with black granite countertops, contemporary gas fireplace with black granite mantle, and 3 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a rustic cedar deck. Also on the first floor are a spacious eating area with adjacent family and dining rooms, each with large multi-paned bay windows, plus a walk-in pantry, powder room, and cozy library (that can also double as a 4th bedroom for guests) with walnut built-in book cases and floor-to-ceiling picture windows. An art-deco inspired curving staircase leads to the second floor featuring a large master suite with built-in his and hers dresser drawers, walk-in closet, and marble bathroom with jacuzzi, shower, vanity area, and double sinks. Two additional bedrooms with custom closets and cabinets, a full bathroom, and generous hallway closets are also featured on the upper level. A finished half-basement includes a brick fireplace, terra cotta tile floor, large bay window, laundry/utility room, storage closets, and entry to an attached tuck-under, heated 2 car garage. This home is located in the top-ranked Highland Park School System (District #113), is walking distance to the METRA train and PACE bus, Rosewood Beach, Ravinia Festival, and Downtown Highland Park, and includes zoned, forced-air central cooling and heating throughout, security system, circular driveway, outdoor play structure, and in-ground basketball hoop. Note: this home can be purchased "turnkey furnished", so please inquire about pricing if interested.
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