$1,325,000

Elegant. Handsome. Refined. Completely renovated. This luminous beauty is the only 4-bedroom now available in award-winning Willard School that has completely been rehabbed and ready to move into! The sophisticated, European-inspired Georgian Colonial is located in northwest Evanston's most coveted neighborhoods. Interior spaces have been reconfigured - with designer finishes - to fit today's lifestyle. With an extensive remodeling in the recent months of 2022 by renowned Evanston builders, you can be the first owner of a home where children and neighbors walk by frequently on their way to school, nearby parks - with or without their pets! The yellow brick facade with checkerboard detail over arched windows, Juliette balconies and handsome black & neutral accents are some of its sophisticated exterior touches. More architectural details abound inside with arched entryways, tall 10' coved ceilings, and wall moldings, some original crystal doorknobs, hardwood floors, brass hardware, marble bathrooms, elegant crystal and brass light fixtures. Be amazed as you walk inside the foyer punctuated by dramatically painted walls and elegant sconces leading you up the original staircase. The south-facing traditional living room has tons of light through large, mullioned floor-ceiling windows, center chimney with wood-burning fireplace, and more elegant sconces. The large formal dining room awaits entertaining and works as a central gathering point, while the kitchen is perfect for cooking for groups large and small. Quartz countertops and paneled appliances. Lots of light with French doors leading to back landing or mudroom with custom floor to ceiling cubbies and cabinets. Expansive family room with fireplace and big windows overlooking landscaped back yard and side paver patio. The powder room is the piece de resistance with statement black quartz floating sink and animal-print wallpaper for a "wow" appeal! Spacious principal bedroom with bathroom en suite full of marble, wall molding and stylish shower surround. Walk-in closet with customized organizers. Shared bathroom with double-bowl sink and pocket door for more than one person to use simultaneously. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and built-in closet organizers. 4th bedroom has two walls of windows and bathroom en suite with standing shower with herringbone subway tile surround and penny tile floor. Open finished basement with rec room, mechanical room, separate unfinished storage space & individual separate entrance! Central air with dual zones. Professionally landscaped front & backyard, with flagstone walkway & elevated/cascading plant beds. The 7,500 square foot lot has new paver side patio, ribbon driveway on side of the house for additional parking and easy access - there is still room for gardening and playing! All new mechanicals and roof. Brand new 2.5 car garage. Only 1 block to Lovelace Park and 2 to Willard Elementary - 1.5 miles to Old Orchard Shopping Mall and the I-94. A one-of-a-kind picture of style with plenty of light and character. Showings begin October 14.