When a leading North Shore decorator purchases one of Glencoe’s original historic mansions, good things are bound to happen. Perfectly restored to its original grandeur capturing the charm of yesteryear, the current owners have added all of the modern amenities so sought-after in today’s new construction. Architecturally significant Italianante-style vintage details such as enchanting gables, fluted pilasters and exquisite moldings and decorative trims blend seamlessly with extensive renovations including a gorgeous gourmet kitchen, sparkling new baths and expanded third floor to name only a few together combining to achieve the best of both worlds! Plus this estate is located on a glorious .8 acre of lush manicured grounds in a premier “Greenleaf Avenue” location only blocks to the sandy shores of Lake Michigan and to town and train. It just doesn’t get any better! A magnificent veranda wraps around almost the entire home and gives guests the first glimpse of special things to come. Enter into the gracious foyer and be greeted by 11+’ ceilings, gracefully curved archways and oversized windows everywhere. Both the adjoining living room and main floor library have original decorative cast iron fireplaces modernized with gas logs and the library has custom floor-to-ceiling built-ins. Entertain large parties with ease in the banquet-sized dining room. A third fireplace will add a soft warm glow to any gathering and hand painted trompe de l’oiel and faux wainscoted walls demonstrate just some of the innovative decorative touches seen throughout this remarkable home. And, with room enough for a grand piano in the beautiful bay, either extend the party to include yet more guests or enjoy gentle musical sonatas while dining! Cooks will love the stunning kitchen. All white cabinets abound with granite counters and top stainless appliances. There is a center island as well as a built-in computer/planning station and all of this opens to the enormous breakfast room overlooking and opening to the spectacular back grounds. Nearby is the warm and inviting family room: richly-hued walls add to the ambiance and there is a wall filled with custom bookcases and entertainment center. There are five spacious bedrooms on the upper levels, four having their own renovated baths. The fifth bedroom is located on the 3rd level which has a sitting area as well as a fully re-reconstructed bath emulating years gone by. The romantic master suite has yet another fireplace and has been modernized with a fantastic walk-in organized closet with built-in dressers nearby and a luxurious new marble bath with Jacuzzi and separate shower. The lower level includes a recreation room, a play/computer area and an exercise room as well as numerous storage areas. There are front and back staircases and up and down laundries, one of which is located on the 3rd level with another hook-up available in the main level mud room. The expansive acreage has been beautifully designed by well-known landscape architect Scott Byron. Along with mature trees and bushes there are English gardens filled with ever-blooming perennials, a boxwood-bordered blue-stone and curved brick patio area, a picket fence-enclosed vegetable garden area with arbor entrance, an underground sprinkling system and open lush yard perfect for croquet or a future swimming pool! Recessed lighting as well as stunning original moldings and quarter-sawn oak hardwood floors are throughout. Archival wall and custom window coverings have been thoughtfully decorated to reflect the age of the home. Everything has been updated since the 1991–1992 restoration: new ele
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