Basic Information

  • MLS # 12023625
  • Type Single Family Home
  • Status Active Under Contract
  • Subdivision/Complex WilmetteWilmette
  • Year Built 2000
  • Total Sqft N/A
  • Date Listed 04/09/2024
  • Days on Market 30
Description

Super Cool one owner custom built, 2000 brick home ideally located on Forest Ave.-- a bucolic tree-lined, cobblestone street in E. Wilmette. One block from Lake Michigan. HUGE 80 x 190 lot. Designed by Douglass Brock Architects who designed the Master Plan for Conway Farms in Lake Forest, and Ballroom Re-design of Michigan Shores Club---this home is a treat! This Red Brick Contemporary Georgian facade opens to a SPACIOUS, traditional, symmetrical interior with HUGE windows and transoms, exceptional quality, incredible mill-work, soaring 17 ft ceilings and sweeping open circular floor plan and simultaneously distinct spaces. Fabulous flexible floor plan with the elusive first floor primary bedroom and adjoining large library suite that allows for 3180 sq feet of one-level living. including generous 2 car heated attached garage. Dueling open staircases at each end of the home lead to the second floor complete with 3 additional private bedrooms ALL en-suite and storage galore! Glimpses of the Lake from the Primary BR, Library, Living Room and upstairs hallway. The light in this home is incredible! Entertaining is effortless. Symmetry is prominent from the gracious Living Room with FP and high ceilings on one side of the home to the generous dininggathering room in the center and sunny Family Room on the south end- also with FP and High Ceilings. The cherry on the top to the first floor layout is the fabulous large three season porch with gorgeous bluestone floor overlooking another bluestone patio and soothing sounds of the heated koi pond with fountain. The kitchen--always the hub of the home--highlights an island, peninsula and open breakfast room. Also featuring a butlers pantry, wet-bar, beverage fridge and planning desk--the kitchen was designed to accommodate cooks and cook supervisors. Adding to the great entertaining space is a big, beautiful, private brick walled bluestone patio for lounging, dining and grilling, includes outdoor gas connection. It is rare to have a generous two car heated attached garage with room for storage and an enclosed walk-out entrance to the basement storage. Mud room and first floor sun-lit big laundry room also opens to the private side yard patio.The 2300 sq ft deep basement offers 2 big finished rec rooms and a huge undeveloped storage room with walkout to garage. The possibilities are endless. Bedrooms, Bath, workout and still unlimited storage! Big Corner lot so the house gets outstanding light. Thoughtful, mature landscaping and private spaces too. Uniquely suited to Age-in-Place andor Raise a Family. Plan on being the host-house for Wilmettes Third of July and all Beach Related Events! Truly a great home!

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront No
  • Pool No
  • Exterior Features Porch Screened, Storms Screens
  • Parking Spaces 4
  • Parking Description
  • Roof Description Asphalt
  • Style Other

Interior Features

  • Adjusted Sqft 4,365
  • Cooling Description Central Air
  • Equipment Appliances Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
  • Heating Description Natural Gas,Forced Air
  • Interior Features Vaulted Cathedral Ceilings, Bar- Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
  • Sqft 4,365

Property Features

  • Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable
  • Furnished Info No
  • Garage 2
  • Possession Closing
  • Roof Asphalt
  • Sewer Description Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm
  • Short Sale Regular Sale
  • HOA Fees $0
  • Subdivision Complex 501 Forest
  • Subdivision Info WilmetteWilmette
  • Tax Amount $35,404
  • Tax Year 2022
  • Type of Property Detached Single
  • Water Source Lake Michigan

501 Frst Ave

Wilmette, IL 60091

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