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River Forest,IL 60305
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,126 sqft
Price per Sqft $415
MLS Listing ID 12289673
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1898
Annual Tax Amount $24,394
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions 123 X 125
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
This extraordinary home offers a fine blend of classic charm, luxurious amenities and impeccable attention to detail, making it a true standout. Professionally landscaped, extra wide corner lot, included rebuilding the front terrace, which welcomes you to the home. Inside, you are immediately treated to walnut herringbone floors in the foyer, living room, and dining room adding an air of timeless elegance. Mark Menna created the custom wall of built-ins surrounding the LR Fireplace, highlighting the Ann Sacks tile surround. This sets a warm and sophisticated tone. Both the LR & DR have french doors that open to the front terrace, a wonderful feature for summertime entertaining. The custom kitchen, designed by Jean Stoffer, is a chef's dream with high-end appliances, including a 48" Wolf with double ovens, Subzero refrigerator and honed quartz countertops. The extra large island is great for prep with it's 2nd sink and seating allowing your guests and family alike to enjoy a casual meal. The kitchen and breakfast area have serene views of the backyard. French doors in the breakfast room provide access to the impressive outdoor space, featuring a Trex deck entry porch and access to this impressive outdoor space with multiple areas for seating and outdoor cooking. The mature landscaping and lighting that surrounds this area gives off an enchanting vibe. Back inside the family room, enjoy a gas fireplace and custom built-in bookshelves. Through a glass pocket door you enter the mudroom, which is conveniently located just steps from the garage. An updated 1/2 bath and 4th bedroom, with hip sputnik light fixtures, is currently used as an office. Upstairs, the unusual bookcase wall wrapping the stairs invites you to sit and enjoy a book in the reading nook. The primary bedroom is a zen retreat with beautiful views and a luxurious bath with Calcutta marble countertop and tile. Two additional bedrooms with ample closet space share the updated hall bath. During their tenure the sellers finished the basement which now features a large TV room with built-in cabinets and shelves, a game room complete with Uline wine refrigerator and Uline beverage refrigerator. Cute laundry room also has ample storage and there is a utility room with additional storage. The list of improvements is extensive and includes, a full roof replacement and insulation (2015) flat roof and gutters (2022) new chimney (2020) New central air (2024) Garage was new in (2004) and has ample storage and 4 skylights too! Located on the street of dreams, this home is a very short walk to the METRA, parks, blue ribbon schools and shopping. Don't miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind property! *Please exclude the DR light fixture* *sellers have never used the LR FP*
Location
State IL
County Cook
Community Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors,First Floor Bedroom,Center Hall Plan
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Gas Log
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Wine Refrigerator
Exterior
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Y/N true
Building
Story 2 Stories
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan,Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Lincoln Elementary School
Middle Schools Roosevelt School
High Schools Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
School District 90,90,200
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany