$2,739,900

Gracious, grand and set less than a half of block off Lake Michigan, prepare to fall in love with this very special, solidly built East Winnetka generational home. Only the 4th owner, this approx. 6,000 square ft. of finished space over 3 floors lives large & shines bright with that desired south facing orientation. Brought to a new level of today's comfort with a fabulous addition of a Benvenuti & Stein open concept Chef's kitchen to sun- drenched family room with sets of French doors directly out to terraced blue stone patio stepping down to huge, lush maturely landscaped backyard. Formal entry elegantly highlights the spacious formal rooms with continuous windows throughout displaying the original architectural fine details including graceful staircase with wide beveled handrail with atrium sitting window bench landing, custom millwork and bookcases with scalloped curves, glass french doors and newly finished natural stained oak hardwood floors. Huge living room with dual seating areas & anchored with WBFP that leads to west side office/library with fab light and built -in bookcases. Sophisticated dining room is ideal for large gathering as the grass cloth wall coverings and new Visual Comfort fixture warms this entertaining space. Adjacent cozy den is the east side extra space that could easily be a 2nd office. The 2nd "back" half of this expansive floor is the informal casual space: large kitchen with huge island to seat 5, butler's pantry with original silver restored sink, sunlit family room, separate eating area, Sonos system & even a 2nd staircase up. Not one detailed missed in this loaded custom kitchen with red knobbed 6 burner Wolf Range w/double oven, grill & griddle, side by side SubZeros w/ separate beverage drawers & freezer drawers, 3 sinks, 2 Bosch DWs, Miele built-in coffee station & custom walnut inlay Plato cabinetry. Large family room overlooks backyard with WBFB and is ideal place to hang while formal entertainment is happening as this is truly a dual-purpose floor. 2nd floor reception hallway leads to luxurious primary with huge living space, walk-in custom closet & spa white marble bath w/ heated flrs. Family size bedrooms 2nd & 3rd with Jack-n-Jill Carrara marble bath w/ heated flrs making it ideal for kids. 4th bed with beautiful hallway bath with huge soaking tub, shower & heated flrs. 3rd floor is fun with 3 more beds or even making a top floor rec room/flexible options with great potential to customize. Full bath with Thermasol steam shower/ heated flrs make it a great 3rd floor retreat. LL with informal rec space, laundry rm, work bench & loads of storage. Brick 2 car garage with a room above great for play space/storage with 220 v EV charging station can be expanded to a 3 car. This giant gem is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to elevate to even a higher level of luxury or just move in to start feeling the lake breezes. Steps to the beach, New Trier, Greeley and the Rodeo Drive of the most exclusive real estate on premier Sheridan Road, this is a"12" out of 10 for location. Best little hidden gem, escape to the phone booth room when you call your family to say you just found your new home! Full of charm, full of space... a superb prime East Winnetka destination!