It’s hard not to look twice at this head-turning 5800 square feet all-white brick custom beauty located on a gorgeous oversized lot in Northbrook, one of the North Shore’s premier suburbs boasting nationally ranked schools, superb recreational facilities and a close proximity to downtown Chicago expressways and O’Hare airport! And this stunning home is just blocks from Wood Oaks Park with its fitness course, 10 tennis courts with clubhouse, stocked lake, soccer and baseball fields, tot lot and even a winter sledding hill! An impressive 2-story foyer with illuminated domed ceiling has an attractive turned staircase leading to an upper level double-sided Juliette balcony and welcomes guests into this grand home designed for entertaining in mind. Breathtaking best describes the enormous great room—there are 2 stories of windows everywhere offering panoramic views of the large lush yard and everything opens to the extra-large all-white kitchen which has even more fabulous 2-story views of the back grounds. There is an entertainment center with mirrored glass display shelving and a striking 3-sided marble fireplace opening to the adjoining living room/den. The kitchen is a gourmet chef’s dream come true. Custom laminate cabinets abound and there is a large center island, a breakfast bar and a entertainment area with wet bar. The bayed eating area can easily seat 10 and there is a butler’s serving area with glass display cabinetry opening to the formal dining room. Entertain large or small parties with ease in the exquisite octagon-shaped dining room. Lovely transomed windows encompass the room and there are custom waterfall ceiling designs providing a wonderful ambiance sure to make any dining experience memorable. French doors open to a large main floor office. A curved custom desk and built-ins are highlighted by artistic brushed stainless designs. More French doors open the living room which also could be an ideal music room or library. Also located on the 1st floor is the large 5th bedroom which has nearby full bath just steps away. Four additional bedrooms are located on the second level. All bedrooms have their own baths and generous organized closets. Escape to the romantic master suite which has its own private terrace, two walk-in closets and a luxurious spa-like marble bath with ‘his and hers’ separate vanity areas, Jacuzzi, glass-enclosed oversized shower and a bidet. An open staircase leads to the lower level . There are high ceilings and a full bath has been roughed in. This enormous space can easily accommodate a future recreation room, game area, bedroom, exercise room and home theater if desired. A mud/laundry room is located right off the 3 ½ car garage; there are built-in cubbies for storing all those coats and boots and a walk-in closet with built-in laundry baskets perfect for storing cleaning supplies. Custom designed ceilings and recessed lights are throughout this exceptional home and there are front and back staircases. Reasonable quotes are available for carpet replacement or installation of hardwood flooring. Professional landscaping including mature bushes, flowering trees and raised masonry gardens completing the gorgeous look of this striking large home located in a prime location within Northbrook! Call Nancy Gibson, Northbrook’s #1 realtor for more information at 847-753-6239!
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