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Evanston Area Single Family Home

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729 Milburn Street Evanston, IL 60201

3 Bed
5 Baths
3883 sqft
Charm and timeless elegance abound in this stunning and expanded 1920's home. Located in a premier North-east Evanston location just steps from the lake/Lighthouse Beach as well as both the Metra and L trains. The flagstone/brick front steps lead to a curved covered entry and into the home. Expansive living room takes you back in time with beautiful French doors and original leaded glass windows including a beautiful bay window. Plenty of space for multiple sitting areas and the centerpiece of the room is the wood-burning fireplace with marble surround and stunning 1700's Adam's brother's mantle from Mathern Palace in Wales. A set of French doors leads to a family room addition from approximately 20 years ago with hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and tons of windows overlooking the maturely landscaped backyard. Convenient powder room with ceramic tile and a white vanity. The expanded kitchen features wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, a big pantry, and stainless-steel appliances including Dacor cook-top, oven, and refrigerator. Breakfast room/mudroom space off the kitchen with a bay window overlooking the back of the property. Beautiful formal dining room with a chair rail, two original built-in corner buffet cabinets, and original leaded glass windows. The extra wide staircase leads to a spacious upstairs sitting room with hardwood floors, bookshelves, and walls of windows. The perfect hobby or reading room could also be converted to a fourth upstairs bedroom. The primary bedroom has been expanded offering an amazing retreat with hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, and en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower with bench, separate bubble tub, and oversized vanity. There are two additional bedrooms (one with a half bath) and a full hall bathroom with a shower with bench and mirrored medicine cabinet. Further expanding the living space is an incredible finished basement you usually do not find in a home of this vintage. Large family room area with overhead lighting, gas fireplace, lots of built-ins, and a wet bar with ample amounts of cabinets including some glass fronts and two beverage refrigerators. In addition, there is a laundry room with tons of storage/counter space, another full bathroom with a steam shower, and lots of storage. The storybook backyard is fully fenced and includes a deck, paver patio, stunning mature trees, and 147 different types of flowers. HIGHEST AND BEST OFFER DUE BY MONDAY, JUNE 17 at NOON.
Listing Courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data / Coldwell Banker Realty / Anne DuBray
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Conway Farms Area Single Family Home

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355 Edgefield Lane Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 Bed
5 Baths
3685 sqft
CONWAY FARMS BEAUTY. Don't miss this picture-perfect, Lannon stone and cedar-sided home featured in House Beautiful magazine and located in the heart of sought-after Conway Farms. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of RM Swanson and perfectly situated on almost one half-acre, the interior of this light-filled home boasts exquisite crown molding at every turn, gleaming maple floors, a circular floor plan, and 3,685 square feet of living space on the first and second floors. The entry foyer impresses with a 16-foot ceiling, detailed wall paneling, and an elegant staircase to a split stairway with a Juliet balcony. The back of the home features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking an expansive bluestone patio and beautifully landscaped yard. With direct access to the patio from the kitchen, the dining room, and the living room, this home offers fantastic indoor/outdoor living ease. The recently renovated white kitchen boasts custom Quaker style cabinets, generous storage space, high-end stainless-steel appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, center island seating, and a vaulted 14-foot ceiling. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the spacious dining room with beautiful wainscoting & dentil molding, perfect for both casual and formal living. The family room features a gas fireplace and mantel with dentil molding and an impressive 2-story vaulted ceiling with a wow factor of 10. The secluded study at the front of the home showcases glass-paned French doors, dark wood wainscoting, built-in cabinets and a bay window. Tucked away nearby you will find a quiet FIRST FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE with seating area, lighted tray ceiling, bay window, his and hers closets, dual vanities, water closet, shower, and whirlpool tub. The first floor is rounded out by a laundry and a side entry which offers direct access to the oversized, 2-car garage with cabinets and workbench. On the second floor there are 2 well-proportioned private bedrooms each with ensuite bathrooms. The lower level features an ADDITIONAL 2200 SF OF FINISHED LIVING SPACE including a 4th bedroom, full bath with whirlpool tub, exercise/yoga area, sauna, large recreation room with built-ins and wet bar, game area, enormous cedar closet and tempreature-controlled wine room. It is also possible to wall off part of this generously finished space for additional storage capacity. This house has it all--rooms to come together as a family, as well as spaces for privacy. All of that and the swimming pool, tennis and pickle ball courts, walking paths, and the prestige of living in Conway Farms.
Listing Courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data / @properties Christie's International Real Estate