$1,650,000

Just Listed! Discover an exceptional opportunity to own this beautiful home with recent 2024 updates providing you with a flexible floorplan to fit your wish list! Fall in love with the newer open-concept on a spacious 60-foot-wide property in the heart of Wilmette! This one-of-a-kind property offers expansive living areas on the first floor including a dedicated first floor office and a guest room both with en-suite bathrooms. The first and second level span approximately 4,200 square feet complemented by an additional 1,800 square feet in the basement which is ideal for extensive storage, exercise, and play space! This home is located at Laurel Avenue and 8th Street offering unobstructed views and the charm of a mature, tree-lined street. You will love living near our spectacular Lake Michigan beachfront, Sailing Beach, Gillson Park, as well as the convenience of being close to schools, parks, Metra, and Purple Line trains. Enjoy the vibrant town of Wilmette with exceptional restaurants, shopping, theatre, and so much more! Step inside this special home, adorned with significant architectural details and a long list of seller improvements! A double door enclosed porch entrance welcomes you to a newly custom foyer with a redesigned staircase and hand crafted balusters which seamlessly connect the large living spaces. There are so many great features including tall ceilings, loads of newer windows, generous sized rooms plus more! Enjoy the gorgeous living room, family room, bonus area plus a large dining room with French doors which open to the North side yard, surrounded by privacy trees and beautiful landscaping. All of this seamlessly connects to the newly designed open kitchen. Special features include a new 8-foot double-edge quartz island, beautiful new backsplash expanding to the ceiling plus additional updates, ample storage and a family work area creating an incredible space for cooking and gathering! The beautiful staircase leads to the second level featuring rare to find 5 second floor bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms plus a great laundry room and work area. You will find hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and a primary bedroom with 2 walk-in closets and a sun filled oversized primary bathroom. The four additional bedrooms are beautifully scaled with awesome closets,great light and more! The full basement provides flexibility with a newly carpeted play/rec space, exercise area, outstanding storage, and an additional hookup for a washer and dryer! Outside, the rear yard was opened up with a private driveway with a gate, fun for play and entertaining areas! The fully fenced rear yard features a lovely gazebo and an inviting exterior and patio space. A two-car garage with a newly brick-paved floor and complete this unique and special home in the heart of Wilmette. A MUST SEE!