$2,500,000
This Picturesque stone, colonial style home, with a captivating front entrance & slate roof, is across the street from Gilson Park and just steps from Lake Michigan. The huge, gracious LIVING ROOM features stunning crown moldings, a bay, classic fireplace with a beautifully detailed limestone mantel and marble hearth, hardwood floors, and great views of Gilson Park. The large, elegant DINING ROOM has detailed crown molding, big bay, and attractive wainscoting. SECOND FLOOR has four spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bath. The Primary bedroom has a large bay, walk-in closet area, and great views of Gilson Park. There is a first-floor LIBRARY/OFFICE with built-in bookshelves, attractive wood paneling, and classic fixture. KITCHEN has a walk-in pantry and a bright adjoining breakfast room with built-in display cabinets. There is a relaxing bright SUNROOM with 3 exposures. BASEMENT features a huge, paneled recreation room and an entertainment room with a large classic bar. This Bright Home has many large windows & bays, arched doorways, tall ceilings, beautiful woodwork, and a large vaulted walk up attic for additional storage. OUTSIDE there are wonderfully landscaped yards, lovely flower beds, and a stone patio. This solid stone home has its foundation and sub-floor made of poured concrete. There is a big, tall 2 car attached garage and a very spacious boat house. This Ideal LOCATION is within easy walking distance of many amenities including: Gilson Park which has swimming, sailing and dog beaches, a harbor, tennis courts and an outdoor theater; Sheridan Shore Yacht Club for boating; Michigan Shores Club which has an indoor pool, racket courts, exercise facilities, dining room, and banquet facilities; Plaza Del Lago with high-quality restaurants & shops; Central School; 2 train lines; and Downtown Wilmette which has a wide array of restaurants.
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755 Michigan Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 — Cook County
IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438
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