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This home is a rare find and One-of-a-Kind. This extraordinary, secluded, Hillside Ranch is surrounded by nature. No expense has been spared in the selection of top-tier materials, meticulously curated by visionary designers and quality craftsmanship, to create an environment where luxury, comfort and privacy coexist harmoniously with nature. Recently constructed, this home is pristine and is the perfect place to raise your family and entertain your guests. For those considering retirement, the home boasts an elevator, and a master bathroom with bidet, Bain Ulta bathtub and a no-rise walk-in shower. This home sits on almost 2.3 acres including a south-facing, walk-out lower level which is accessible by either the elevator or the custom-built wood-and-metal stair system. On the lower level there is potential for a Second Master or an In-law suite. Adding to the architectural elegance are ceilings ranging from 9-foot, to coffered, to double-tray, to cathedral. The kitchen is a culinary dream, spacious, featuring 2 islands, a dormer allowing natural light to shine through, high-end Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, custom-designed Eggersmann cabinetry and Quartzite countertops. Additional details for this home include Natural Marble, Calcite, Quartzite and Granite Stones, Designer Porcelain, Designer Glass tiles, Phillip Jeffries Designer Wallpapers, Mirage Hardwood Floors, Fine Art Lighting Fixtures and DaVinci Fireplaces. Bathrooms/Powder Room include Robern floating Vanities, Wall-Mounted Toilets, and Dornbracht, Hans Grohe, Kohler, Bain Ulta and Duravit bathroom fixtures. Radiant Heating on both levels including the garage. Pella windows throughout, most having built-in shades. Remote-controlled Lutron Black-Out Shades in upstairs bedrooms provide for a good night's sleep. Outside additions include a screened-in porch and premium decking with horizontal stainless steel cable balusters. A home theater boasting a 135-inch Stewart screen, Sony projector, 12 Bowers & Wilkins speakers, 4 Palliser Theatre Seats with power recline and a Lutron drapery system. An 85' x 37' swimming pool room, having a cedar cathedral ceiling with in-ceiling speakers and 60' x 17' inground swimming pool, with colored lighting and electric cover. There is an office and potential for an Exercise Room, Library, and a Flex/Game room for entertainment. Practical features include a fire-sprinkler-system, water filtration system, whole-house Generac generator and ample storage. For extra security and convenience, there are 2 service doors with security keypads, providing easy access to the pool and equipment.

Updated Wilmette Home With Over 3000 Sqft Of Living Space, On An Almost A Half Acer Lot, With An In-Ground Swimming Pool in The New Trier H.S. District. House Features 5 Spacious Bedrooms, Plus An Office, With Two and Half Modern Baths Completely Updated. An Eat in Kitchen With High End Appliances, Brande New Modern Cabinets and Quartz Counter-Tops With Plenty Of Space For A Breakfast Table To Enjoy A Relaxing View Of The Private Fenced in Yard and Swimming Pool. Extra Large Dinning Room With Seating For 12 With A Dry Bar and A Beverage Cooler. Very Cozy Family Room With Fireplace and Home Theater Hook Up. All Season Sunroom With Large Windows To Enjoy Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings With Access To Shaded Patio, Swimming Pool and Yard. Huge Living Room To Host Super Bowl Parties For Large Gatherings. All Spacious Bedrooms With Hardwood Floors, Large Closets and Abondon Amount Of Sunlight. Finished Basement With Exterior Access. Attached 2.5 Car Garage With High Ceilings For Additional Storage. See All The Recent Upgrades in The Feature List.

One of the Southport Corridor's most stately and refined residences on coveted, one-way Wayne in Blaine School District and situated on an expansive 37.5' lot this 6400 square foot 6 bedroom 5.1 bathroom home offers impossible-to-replicate features including a front, attached 2.5 car garage with heated driveway allowing for an oversized fully-enclosed backyard with sport court - perfect for summer pickleball or winter hockey rink. Due to the lot's generous original zoning and curb cut, 3830 Wayne boasts a uniquely wide footprint with soaring ceiling heights, generous room sizes and outdoor spaces making it ideal for entertaining in a layout so rarely found in the city. The main level foyer opens to an opulent living room with arched french doors that provide great natural sunlight from the east-facing Juliet balcony, elegant limestone fireplace, a front, wide staircase and leads to a separate dining room with gorgeous millwork and Christian Lacroix wallcovering, that overlooks a rich-hued butler's pantry with dishwasher, sink, plethora of custom cabinetry, and a wall of wine storage for the avid collector. The kitchen is a chef's dream centered on an oversized La Cornue showpiece range, custom, inlay cabinetry with paneled full-sized SubZero fridge and freezers, oversized island that seats six that overlooks the prodigious, sunken great room with fireplace flanked by built-ins, a separate eating area large enough for a table for 8-10 and grounded by Sputnik chandeliers, dual benches with upholstered leather seating for additional storage, all opening to the elevated limestone outdoor terrace with fireplace, built in outdoor grill that is perfectly perched to overlook the backyard. The top floors boast 6 expansive bedrooms up, including a top floor primary retreat with a serene bedroom that showcases gorgeous arched window seats, Phillip Jefferies wallcoverings and intricate millwork, a bathroom with ambiance of a world-class spa outfitted with an oversized marble steam shower and separate soaking tub. The 2nd level offers five additional sizable bedrooms, each with distinct character including a front bedroom with fireplace, 3 full newly remodeled bathrooms and a second equipped laundry room. The lower level is attached to the oversized garage with a large mudroom entry, a fully outfitted gym with sauna that can easily be converted to a recreation/lower level great room, a theatre room with full wet bar including beverage centers, stadium sofa seating and large projection screen for an optimal theatre experience. This level includes an additional full bathroom, tons of storage and a second laundry room with sink and access to the backyard. The outdoor spaces are the true showstoppers of this extraordinary home. A completely custom rooftop sanctuary was a designed with both privacy entertainment in mind and is unlike any outdoor space in the neighborhood. Flanked by soaring steel beams and a grand centered fireplace, a vast portion of the ipe deck is covered and includes both fans and heat lamps, allowing for a retreat from the elements. The backyard is fully enclosed, private and given the sheer volume of the lot, there is an abundance of room for both a sport court, green space and outdoor seating. This luxurious home incorporates both functionality and style while maximizing the home's width and coveted location - one short block to the heart of the neighborhood's core including coffee shops, local boutiques, grocery, national retailers and award-winning restaurants - 3830 N. Wayne provides to the opportunity for it's next occupant to experience all of the benefits of the Southport Corridor lifestyle.

Exquisite, 6 Br/4 1/2 Bth, Solid Brick & Limestone Home, W/ Great Light, Open Layout & Excellent Floor Plan, On Serene, Tree-Lined, One-Way Street, in Fantastic Walk-To-Everything Southport Corridor Location! Stunning High End Finishes Throughout Including Extensive Millwork & Custom Built-Ins. Gracious Foyer Opens To Sun-Filled Living Rm W/ Oversized Windows & Large Dining Rm. Awesome Professional Grade Eat-In Chef's Kitchen Features Bosch/Subzero Appliances, Abundant Cabinets, Full Slab Island W/ Breakfast Bar, Walk-In Pantry, Separate Eating Area & Built-In Desk. Huge Great Rm Off Of Kitchen Features Fireplace, Large Windows, Custom Built-Ins & Soaring Ceilings. 2Nd Flr Features Rare 4 Br's/3 Natural Stone Bth's, Including Luxurious Primary Suite W/ Custom Built-Ins, Large Professionally Organized Walk-In Closet & Sun-Filled Natural Stone Spa Bth W/ Huge Steam Shower W/ Built-In Bench, Jet Tub & Double Vanity, Plus Side-By-Side Washer/Dryer W/ Built-In Storage Above. Bright Lower Level W/ High Ceilings & Excellent Light Features Huge Rec Rm W/ Custom Built-Ins & Wet Bar W/ Beverage Fridge, 2 Additional Br's W/ Natural Stone Bth, Wine Cellar & Big Mud Rm W/ Custom Built-Ins & Excellent Storage. Hardwood Floors. Solid Core Doors. Custom Millwork, Window Treatments, Paint & Lighting. Built-In Speakers. Zoned Heat & Air. Outstanding Outdoor Space Includes Professionally Landscaped Front Yard, Back Yard W/ Pavers, Deck Off Of Great Rm & Large Deck W/ Pergola Ideal For Family Living & Entertaining. Rare 3-Car Garage. Walk To Parks, Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Boutiques, The L & All That The Southport Corridor Has To Offer! Burley School!

Nestled on the prestigious North Park Avenue, Significant Mansion stands as a remarkable architectural gem in the vibrant Old Town/Gold Coast neighborhood. This custom-built residence, constructed from exquisite masonry brick and limestone, spans an impressive 8,000 square feet and occupies a generous double lot measuring 50 feet in width. The property boasts an expansive side yard and entrance, multiple balconies, and a covered rooftop deck, crowned by a magnificent turret tower that presents breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline and the lush, tree-lined surroundings. Featuring seven bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, this home is a testament to meticulous design and thoughtful attention to detail. Inside, the residence showcases soaring 12-foot ceilings, rich hardwood flooring, a coffered ceiling in the living room, elaborate crown moldings, and stately 8-foot doors. The ambiance is further enhanced by three elegant wood-burning fireplaces, a five-stop elevator, and a well-appointed gym on the top floor that overlooks an impressive professional indoor basketball court. The spacious chef's kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, equipped with a Wolf range cooktop and custom copper hood, built-in Wolf convection ovens, a commercial Thermador refrigerator, and luxurious granite countertops. Custom cabinetry, a large center island with counter seating, and a separate dining area create a seamless flow into the grand family room, which features yet another wood-burning fireplace. The spectacular three-season room invites relaxation with its own wood-burning fireplace and provides access to an outdoor grilling patio complete with a built-in DCS chef's grill. The home also includes a convenient mudroom with laundry facilities and direct access to the stunning side yard. The expansive primary suite is a private retreat, featuring a walk-out balcony, a dedicated staircase leading to a unique turret office, and two generous walk-in closets. The en suite bathroom is a luxurious haven, offering a double vanity, a spacious steam shower, and a jetted bathtub. Additional bedrooms are equally generous, each equipped with walk-in closets, en suite baths, and walk-out balconies. The lower level is designed for entertainment, featuring a cozy fireplace and a potential wine storage room, alongside two sizable bedrooms with walk-in closets and a full bath. Additional highlights of this extraordinary residence include a spacious attached 2.5-car garage, an automated privacy gate, a snowmelt driveway, a central vacuum system, geothermal radiant heating, Marvin windows, multiple laundry rooms, and a Sonos multi-room sound system throughout the home. Perfectly suited for entertaining large families, this unique property is ideally located near a wealth of entertainment options, exquisite dining, top-tier schools (including Latin and Parker), parks, and the picturesque lakefront. This is truly a one-of-a-kind home that promises an unparalleled living experience.

SOLD BEFORE PRINT. Tucked behind a storybook front yard on a tree-lined block, 4243 N Wolcott is a newly constructed home designed by Hubbard Design Group that blends playful warmth with quiet sophistication. Set on an extra-wide and extra-deep 30' x 154' lot, the home sits back from the street, allowing for a generous green lawn and a welcoming 9' front porch. It's the kind of yard that begs for sidewalk chalk, lemonade stands, and slow Sunday mornings-equal parts privacy and presence. Inside, timeless elegance meets modern comfort. White oak floors, custom millwork, and high ceilings lend every room a sense of refined ease. At the front of the home, the formal living and dining room is anchored by a stately fireplace flanked by tall windows, perfect for holiday dinners or cozy evenings in. It's elevated but never showy-a home where quality speaks quietly. Beyond a graceful arched hallway, the heart of the home opens up: a show-stopping kitchen and family room that balances function and form. The double-sided white oak island seats five, inviting everything from pancake breakfasts to science fair prep. Warm cabinetry, integrated appliances, and a hidden scullery with a second dishwasher and sink make entertaining effortless and everyday life beautifully contained. Arched built-ins surround the family room fireplace, and natural light pours in from front to back. Downstairs, the fully radiant-heated lower level is designed for real life. Host movie nights in the rec room, store your favorites in the glass-enclosed wine cellar, or retreat to the sauna after a long day. There's also a guest suite with a full bath, a flex space perfect for a gym or sixth bedroom, and a wet bar for good measure. Upstairs, family living is reimagined. Four bedrooms-three with ensuite baths-provide comfort and autonomy. The primary suite, now thoughtfully located at the front of the home, offers peaceful treetop views and sunlight throughout the day. A spa-inspired bath features heated floors, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and private water closet, while a spacious walk-in closet keeps everything in order. And then there's the train-yes, it's behind the house. But what could have been a flaw has been reimagined. The home was pushed back on the lot, creating the deep front yard and quiet indoor acoustics that make the occasional rumble feel more like a hum-city energy at a gentle distance. Inside, you'd hardly notice. Outside, you're reminded that convenience lives just steps away. Location-wise, 4243 N Wolcott straddles the line between North Center and Ravenswood, claiming the best of both. You're in the desired Ravenswood Elementary district - a big plus for families seeking excellent public schools. Within blocks, you'll find family essentials and neighborhood charm in every direction. Saturday mornings start at the Northcenter Farmers Market, where live music, pastries, and produce are as much a ritual as a resource. Grab coffee at Spoken or Hexe on your stroll home, or treat the family to breakfast in the garden courtyard at Cafe Selmarie. When dinner rolls around, options abound: sizzling Korean BBQ at Cho Sun Ok, wood-fired pies from Spacca Napoli, or a burger at The Bad Apple. Family-friendly breweries like Begyle, Half Acre, and Dovetail offer relaxed patios, food trucks, and community vibes where strollers and pints are equally welcome. And with beloved local events like Ribfest, Harvest Jam, and movie nights in Welles Park, the calendar fills itself. This is more than just a home-it's a backdrop for a life with rhythm, intention, and joy. In a city that often asks for compromise, 4243 N Wolcott gives you space, style, and neighborhood spirit-without asking you to give anything up. WalkScore 91 TransitScore 70 BikeScore 76 28-minute Lyft, 33-minute L ride, or a 41-minute cycle to The Loop 4 Divvy stations within 0.2 mi or less 0.2 mi to the Montrose Brown Line station The 50/78/80 bus lines are within 0.5 mi or closer.