$1,495,000

Experience this extraordinary home made to optimize both family life and entertaining. Located on over 1 acre in the highly desirable community of High Ridge in Highland Park, you have the unique option of either Highland Park High School or Deerfield High School. The resort-style outdoor entertainment space is the true showstopper of this home. The cohesively designed space sits between lush, private trees, and features a massive pool, luxurious hot tub, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen equipped with commercial grade appliances that are fit for hosting the biggest parties. Outdoor kitchen features include: 60" gas range, food warmer, built-in garbage, deep fryer, Mongolian grill, Italian brick pizza oven. Walking into the home, a large, 2-story, light filled atrium sits just inside the front door. Stepping up into the entertaining area, an open plan presents a custom designed kitchen with commercial grade appliances (including 2 new Bosch dishwashers and SubZero refrigerator) and Poggenpohl cabinets. The main level features soaring 25'+ ceilings, with grand architectural cornices, tall windows, natural stone floors, and a central fireplace. A large wrap around bar has seating for 10, a wet bar, and commercial grade appliances for serving anything from soda to beer, wine and craft cocktails. Adjacent to the bar is a custom built-in wine rack capable of holding 100+ bottles, and the formal dining room with fireplace. Guests will be delighted to watch the fish swimming in the custom powder room fish tank. A dreamy primary suite features a sizable loft that can be used as a gym, and unique curved architecture. The large, marble-clad primary bath with jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower is filled with light from clearstory windows. An expansive primary closet has over 100 linear feet of storage. The second level has 4 bedrooms, each with direct access to bathrooms and walk-in closets. Additional features include a game room or office with fireplace and a tanning deck. The lower level brings friends and family together to enjoy a luxurious 12-seat theatre room, popcorn and snack counter, wet bar, lounge area, built-in karaoke system, craft room, and decked-out arcade. A spa bathroom and locker room are conveniently located near the pool. The oversized 4-car garage is a car enthusiast's dream. Features include double height ceilings perfect for ample storage, epoxy flooring, a large commercial grade refrigerator with matching freezer and a sizeable workspace.