Custom Craftsman

Asking $648,000

Built in 2009 at over 4,500 sqft of living space, this 5-bed/4.5-bath Custom-Craftsman style home is situated on a tranquil .9-acre lot, backing up to protected wooded wetlands. Located in Duneland Cove subdivision, it is close to highways, shopping, restaurants, health centers, and the beach. Commuters will love the 40-minute drive to downtown Chicago and close proximity to the train station. Watch the sunset from the romantic balcony across the front of the house, which evokes charm in this unique home plan. Courtyard views off the Loggia and Guest Room/Study encourage you to enjoy the greenery. As you enter the home you realize this home is designed for a family who loves to entertain; there are large open areas that flow from space to space for many people to enjoy. With a ceiling that rises to 22'6", the spacious Great Room, with gas fireplace, is meant to impress. Brazilian Teak hardwood and Travertine tile adorn the main floor with its 10' ceilings. Placed between the formal Dining Room with tray ceiling and the informal Breakfast Nook, the Kitchen is open to the great room for fabulous views. The Kitchen is large enough for big gatherings, yet functional for everyday family needs. The entire home has beautifully slated granite countertops and custom-made cherry cabinets throughout. A vaulted ceiling graces the Master Suite with its two walk-in closets and Spa Bath. With 9' ceilings, the upstairs hosts three Bedrooms and two Baths that share space with a Bonus Room and don't forget the Reading Tower with an 11' ceiling. A large Screened Porch with 3 sets of French doors brings the outside senses into your home. The Mud/Mail Room helps keep the family's everyday clutter out of the rest of the home. The ample Laundry Room includes a full sink and lots of storage. The 4-car Garage has 10' tall garage doors equipped with innovative openers. The nearly 2900 sqft Basement, with 9' ceilings, daylight windows, and stained-concrete finished floors, is wide open for your creative imagination for a home theater, bar area, pool table, etc. The Basement has been plumbed for a full bath and wet bar and can accommodate another bedroom making this a 6-bed/5.5-bath house. The entire house has been prewired for complete audio/video, central vac, and a security system. This home comes with an energy efficient geo-thermal HVAC system as well as under-floor radiant heat on main floor, basement, and in the garage.

This house is a must see! Please email for additional information or to schedule a showing.

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