Illinois, Cook County, Winnetka, USA

Captivating English Country Garden home in ideal "walk-to" location to Metra, library, village shopping & dining, schools, parks, playground & beach. Ivy covered side entrance with 2 car attached garage with tool/garden prep alcove. Custom built in 1997, this one-owner home was designed by AIA Architect and showcases uncommon finishes and upgrades. Every room is designed to maximize comfort and beauty. The entry foyer opens to a grand staircase with a candelabra chandelier; an arched ceiling hallway with recessed lighting leads to a stunning cathedral ceiling family/living room, dining room with bay window and a brightly skylit kitchen, generous custom cabinetry with wet bar island. Family/living room with fireplace has a wall of windows/glass patio doors with built in custom shutters open to a charming pergola, an ivy-covered flagstone patio, above a tiered rose garden and expansive view of large professionally landscaped back yard. Breakfast nook has two glassed sides for access to the rear flagstone porch with garden views including the flowering tree and privacy fence. First floor office/bedroom with bay window is adjacent to a full bathroom for a possible in-law suite. First floor laundry/mud room has a new Samsung front loading washer and dryer and convenient closets. Second floor highlights the primary bedroom suite with high ceilings, two large walk-in closets, private bay window seating area and large bathroom with closet. Down the hall is lined with linen closets, a full bath and big sunny bedrooms. Bedroom 2 also enjoys a bay window. Skylit western exposure in Bedroom 3. Access to a full unfinished attic with significant storage space via Bessler staircase located in hall. Very large newly redone & painted basement with custom vinyl plank flooring, carpet, ceramic tile and convenient full bath, closet, open spaces, and high ceilings. Wine cellar/storage annex, separate utilities room with sink, hidden storage area accent the basement. Possible family/recreation room/workout area or in-law suite -features ample outlets and lighting.