$1,249,000
Location, Location, Location. This 6 bedroom 3.2 bath, East Wilmette, FULLY RENOVATED home is located just a few blocks from Central School, Saints JFS School, 3 nursery schools, downtown Wilmette, both the Evanston and Central Metra stations (.5 miles), the CTA Linden Stop (.6 miles), the Green Bay Trail and Lake Michigan. The stunning first floor of this home boasts an open floor plan which artfully marries old and new architecture with original wood floors and lozenge windows juxtaposed against contemporary luxury finishes. The large chef's kitchen with an Italian Bertazzoni stove and a 12 foot porcelain island with seating for 8 is the heart of the home. The adjacent, ultra cool scullery kitchen is a showstopper equipped with glass bar shelving, 2nd dishwasher, prep sink and wine refrigerator - an entertainer's dream. Relax in the living room with a glass of wine gazing at a fire or watching your favorite show across from the dramatic floor to ceiling, gas fireplace with a custom television-built in. Enjoy the morning light in the dining room with three large picture windows and a 10 ft ceiling overlooking the front yard and the charming bricked streets of East Wilmette. Later in the day, enjoy the afternoon light in the keeping room which walks out to a large custom-fabricated deck overlooking a fenced-in backyard designed by Natures Perspective. The 8-zone sprinkler system (operated from your cell phone) and vegetable garden complete the picture. The second floor features an ensuite primary bedroom with french doors to a balcony perfect for morning coffee, a large walk-in closet with custom built-ins and a luxurious finished bathroom with marble counter tops, double sinks and heated floors. There are 3 additional bathrooms on the second floor and a nicely sized full bath with heated floors. Escape to the third floor retreat and enjoy the treetop views from 2 additional bedrooms (plus full bath) each with skylights great for additional sunlight and stargazing. On the finished lower level you will find a family room, office, 1/2 bath, and a utility room with a dedicated exercise and laundry area plus ample storage.
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229 9th Street, Wilmette, IL 60091 — Cook County
IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438
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